The permanent stiffener from Jana isn't actually starch (despite the
fact that that's what she calls it in translation). It's actually PVA,
or some similar polymer. Once it's applied to lace, or anything else,
it's there permanently and no amount of washing will get it out.
Starch on the other hand is a carbohydrate and will wash out.
Brenda
On 21 Oct 2006, at 17:52, bevw wrote:
This is strictly personal opinion. If you have a
different kind of starch, you may have different
results that I had.
Yes, Jana uses a different kind of starch that penetrates the thread
to bind with it, chemically, and can't be removed (e.g. as by washing
the lace). The lace piece is quite preserved therefore, and I suppose
the goop doesn't ooze through the pricked holes in the pattern card
and plastic film.I bought some by mail order, but didn't try it, not
trusting myself with the idea of applying it while the lace was still
on the pillow (I gave it away to another lacemaker who said 'it
worked.'). Jana also sells a more conventional thread stiffener that
is washable. But, usually for the ornaments she specifies the
permanent type.
Brenda
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/
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