Hi everyone I have just tried API's Crafter's Pick fabric stiffener (api = The Adhesive Products, Inc. - no connection, usual disclaimers), which I bought at a Michael's craft store. It was the same price as Stiffy which I don't like because it goes yellow-y. The api formula is v. white, is sort of messy, but dries quickly and firm. I tried it on Christmas ornaments, bobbin lace with beads. The beads got coated, unavoidably, but being of glass I brushed them clean with a soft cloth when the goop had dried. I'm v. happy with the results.
Thanks Janice for the credit about the plastic, and I am flattered, but it was Adele's message ( a fascinating, no-kidding idea too). oh and a hint about putting stiffening goop on the ornaments - I have a small square of styrofoam (the cheap packing stuff) over which there is a piece of scrap fabric. The whole square goes into a plastic bag then the ornament is pinned to the plastic (smooth the plastic over the square first). Then the stiffener goop is dribbled over the ornament, pressed in place with fingers then I dab off the excess with a damp cloth. If it is a sunny day, the unit goes outside to dry. Remove pins, and discard the plastic. The pins don't seem to be covered in too much glue, but just the same I only use them for this purpose, and store them stuck in the styro square. -- bye for now Bev in Sooke, BC (west coast of Canada) Cdn. floral bobbins http://www.victoria.tc.ca/~wt912 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
