If you're going to use hairspray, Ulrike Loehr's technique of spraying it on
to glossy card (eg cereal box) and using a paint brush to apply it, gives a
nice fine application. Much better than spraying it directly on to the lace.
Ulrike uses it on her black Chantilly lace, but this only gives a light
stiffening to the lace. Hairspray can of course be washed out and the
stiffening affect is altered by humidity.
Part of the City & Guilds part 1 course included investigating sittfening
substances, and my preference was to use diluted wood glue (50/50 wiht
water), wiht good effect., and no obvious long term yellowing. I used
Evo-Stick Wood Adhesive. It's a PVA glue
I also liked the old Moravia extr-stiffening starch - came with a pruple
label. I've not been so keen on the newer version (superstarch), but that
may be a rogue bottle. I haven't been doing so much sitffneing lately . I
don't lknwo who stocks MOravia products in the UK, as I ma out of touch as
people retire and i have lived in America for 10 years
Sue
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