In a message dated 8/1/2005 10:22:14 AM Mountain Daylight Time, Jeriames writes:
> The problem may sometimes be that the graphite migrates to the center of > thread twists. If you handle your threads at all, this graphite will mix > with > hand creams or perspiration, and the whole combination that gets worked into > fibers can be next to impossible to remove through washing. You will never > want to rub or scrub your stitching. Experiment, to avoid problems before > they happen. > > Lead pencils have been used for many years, in many climates, on many types > of textiles. If you are using a softer pencil, I recommend you always wipe > it thoroughly with a paper towel after sharpening it, to remove all loose > particles. I have some other methods, but they require so many "ifs" in > the > decision process that I hesitate to suggest them to an international list > where > climates are different, products are known by different names, etc.. Thank you, Jeri -- that makes a lot of sense. I'll take your tips. With as much as I'm handsewing lately, I'm wondering what it would be like in the winter, when my skin gets so dry anyway, as much as I'm washing my hands these days. I may have to move to a more humid climate -- and one preferably without all the salt in the air (dessicant effect, you know) -- if I want to do much whitework in the winter, with clean hands! Ricki Utah - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
