In a message dated 3/23/2008 11:49:24 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Another idea seen on Martha's programme - is a very pretty lace bowl... made by soaking the lace (inexpensive machine made) in a stiffening product and spreading to dry over an upturned bowl. When dry and hardened, remove by gently prying upwards around the bottom edge. It did look very pretty - shown filled with coloured E. eggs. However could be useful for any occasion as a centrepiece on a table. (She suggested using old hand-made doilies we have tucked away into drawers, no longer used for their original purpose - although very pretty, would the goo come out completely I wonder?) Dear Nova and Others interested, Answer: The goo would probably not come out completely. I've not tried to reverse the new craft stiffeners, but know old starches do not soak completely out of old laces. The new commercial products seem to be quite thick, making reversing a large project.questionable. You could test it first. If you do, please report results back to Arachne. Not knowing exactly what Martha Stewart is using as a craft stiffening medium (contents), I would advise against for anything special, such as a few doilies that are all you inherited from your dearest Grandmother. Mass produced doilies from the Orient are fair game for crafts. Jeri Ames Lace and Embroidery Resource Center **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
