"you have to get your lovely lace in touch with raw sticky clay. I'm not confident that washing would make all right again"
Since the lace would have to be washed afterward anyway, I would consider spray sizing or spray starch (then dried) as a protective coating. I have treated many things this way, from new sneakers to garments (for adults and children) and it is a helpful barrier. Clay (dirt) comes out well with Fels Naptha (in this case as used in the old days, ie: shavings or rubbed on the hands in water and dissolved, then a swish or soak.) French milled soaps (sans moisturizers) are nearly as good. Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
