I say...Use them. (Personal opinion, of course.) That's what they were made for, and using them does not damage them. Besides, I thought I was told that using the bobbins kept the patina shiny and smooth.
Definitely replace wire that is going bad. It would be nice to keep the beads of the same age as the bobbins, like Carol does. Remove the oversize beads. I like smaller spangles also. The big beads are just too heavy to fit in well. I guess the question is..Did you get the bobbins to use or as an investment to resell as a dealer? If the former, then do whatever you must to render them usable on your pillow. This is spoken by a practical person who likes to use her bobbins, and not by an antique expert. I enjoy my bobbins the best when I'm using them. Happy lacing, Alice in Oregon --- Barbara Joyce <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I am inclined to want to use them, rather than just > put them in a display > case. In some cases, the spangles are big and > bulky, in some cases, the > wires holding the spangles are in danger of coming > apart. > > Is it blasphemy to take the spangles apart, replace > the wire in some, > completely junk the spangles in some, and > selectively rearrange and > redistribute beads, and in some cases, put completey > new beads on them? - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
