Sue -- I've rescued quite a number of antique fans, saving and
(gently) cleaning the sticks and (eventually) discarding the worn-out
fan-leaf. Malvary's advice to you is right on target. Also, you would
enjoy reading Christine Springett's little book "Designing and
Mounting Lace Fans," written quite a while ago, but still inspiring.
Believe me, you will no longer feel so frustrated, once you have read
that.
Aurelia
Catonsville, Maryland USA
After hearing me moan he took pity on me and found what I had been hunting for
and not seeing. Not sure if I am blind or stupid, <g>
Anyway the photo of the fansticks is up live now, so if anyone can tell me
anything about them ie what they might be made of I would appreciate it.
They are not like the newer brown plastic ones, I think the fan had what was
once a pretty silk fabric in it but its in a poor state now. I thought that
it might go on my list of things I would like to do one day. I am absolutely
no good with fabric things but have been considering making lace to attach.
Still the question is about the sticks, I bet there are lots of other choices
but plastic, bone or ivory that I dont know about but one of you nice people
do.
Many thanks
BTW the album is called Hurwitzend (which was exactly where I was at)
Sue T Dorset, UK
Bobbin Lace and Glass engravings
http://www.hurwitzend.co.uk
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