Beeswax was (is) traditionally used as a lubricant on the pricker to
keep the needle used for pricking from getting stuck in the pricking
card. With the increased use of the "blue film" over the pricking card,
and also a tendency among lacemakers to allow the "sandwich" of a
pricking copy plus a card-stock under it with "blue film" over it to
suffice for the pricking card, the need for beeswax has been reduced.
Hope this helps...
Clay
On 4/8/2010 7:23 PM, Lisa Morey wrote:
Hello List Friends,
I just saw a beeswax holder and needlecase auction on Ebay. I'm not
familiar with the use of Beeswax in bobbin lace. Can someone enlighten
me?
Lisa
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