Thanks so much Jeri-
Its something i didn't put much consideration into. Its not the box i'm using tho~ some stores here include a foam circle in the base of the box for the pizza: this is what I have used. Is the foam likely to give off these gases and cause earlier destruction? The lace is still open to the air and not enclosed behind glass (and definately not permanent) does this matter or is it still a problem regardless of air circulation? How do I know whether a product I may use will damage my lace? Is there a guide to consult (other than yourself?!?)? I will be leaving the piece mounted for the Mothers Day Card as I think it is better displayed in some way than being overprotective and leaving it hidden away until I can find a destruction-proof method to mount it. The warning is heeded though and will be borne in mind for future hair-brained schemes. Rhiannon >..... A cautionary reminder to all who want their laces *to last a very long time > in best possible condition*: Wood pulp will off-gas acid into lace, and > weaken threads. It goes so far as to turn white/light laces to brown; in a > process we call acid burn. It happens to colored threads, too, but takes longer > to be visible. > > A food box is usually made from wood pulp (at least, in the U.S.). It is > unsuitable to mount lace on it. Someone recently mentioned using a pizza box > for lace storage -- not a good idea! > > Jeri Ames...... _________________________________________________________________ Twice the fun—Share photos while you chat with Windows Live Messenger. - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]
