Hi Jennifer - Nothing will make your lacework more comfortable than having a good light. It may be one of the most important "tools" you have!! And you will find that the Ott light is excellent, especially if you work with color, because it is a full-spectrum light and does not distort colors. If you're on a budget, the small, table-light which folds and is portable, would be a good choice. Unless you're in Oz, the exchange rate will work in your favor!
As for magnification... this issue has been discussed a number of times on the list, and there are lots of pros and cons. My own experience is that using a magnifier certainly made it possible for me to work a very tediously tiny miniature lace. But, my eyes became tired much quicker than when I worked without the magnifier on other laces. I think that even a reasonably good magnifier will probably distort, and our eyes become tired from trying to compensate for that distortion. As I recall, many members of the list recommended working with threads that you could see, and using the best light you can get. As you get more proficient in a particular lace, you'll be able to work with finer and finer threads and not need the magnification. Clay ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jennifer Audsley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 7:55 AM Subject: [lace] a little light on the subject > Hi Spiders, > > I have a birthday approaching on the horizon, and am trying to decide between 2 possible purchases - on one of which I > would love some Arachne input. > > How useful is a specific light source/illuminator, especially at night? Do many of you use one? I attempt (vbg) > needlelace, 95% of which is done in the evenings after the small people are abed. Is it best to get an illuminator with > magnification? What are the pros & cons of a floor model vs table lamp? I have seen the OTT lights on the 'net - is > something as flash as that really necessary? (The exchange rate makes it quite an investment). Should I hold out until I > can afford a really $$$$ one? > > > Thanks for any & all opinions! > > Jen. > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
