The old counter to silver tarnishing was to put a piece/s of white chalk inside the container. It mostly wicks moisture and should be changed over time. Then there is a jeweler's rouge cloth that is less invasive, but you would want to make sure you wipe it down with a dry cloth (or rub your wood treatment as the second step) so any grey from the silver didn't travel on the bobbin, fingers, or threads.
As I have shared before, we used to run diaper pins through our hair/scalp so they would slide, and I also do it for knitting and sewing needles on occasion. I don't think it would be effective to run your bobbins through your hair, but perhaps if you rubbed your scalp and handled your bobbins, it would accelerate what is happening already in handling. Of course oils of any type on the thread portion (neck) of the bobbin or the thread itself, would be undesirable. 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
