Dear Lacemakers, Many many postings over several days, which I just read all at one sitting (whew!), and noone mentioned that there might be a long-term effect on thread held in place with adhesives. Your suggestions may (and the word "may" is being used in this sentence with caution) be fine if you are a lacemaker who finishes right up, but there are a lot of lacemakers who keep several projects going over a long period of time. If you are slow to finish lace projects, please think twice about any adhesive that might off-gas on threads or become extra sticky from humidity or heat. Unless we know the manufacturers' formulas and have the special training to be able to attest that these products - in all climates, over a long period of time - will not damage your working threads, be forewarned! Then, too, there is the matter of adhesives being attractive meals to micro-organisms, which leave behind trails of stains, their own remains, and threads that have been partially eaten. Too, we have read on this list of larger critters (mice, for example) being attracted to special waxes used on threads that attached beads to textiles. We must always be mindful of such things. Oh! Arachne members who are reading advice here live in all climates, and their lace supplies must stand up to unusual "conditions"! Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center
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