Unless the new paint is messy and just 'too' ugly, I would say leave it alone. Removing it would probably remove the original too.and this is 'the history' of the bobbin. I would try to just try rubbing those areas with ones fingers to use the skin oils and friction to 'age the area. Lorri > > A friend has asked what she should do about some old bobbins she has been > given, that have been repainted. > > "... four old lace bobbins, one of which appears to be ivory (truly) and the > others bone! Two of the bone ones have been somewhat vandalised to my mind > by having their grooves inexpertly repainted with thick blue and red paint. > Quandary:- should I remove this paint or might it be original? If not > original should I leave it as part of the bobbins' history? ..." > > I would appreciate any help and advice that I can pass on to her. It does > not sound as if the paint will wear off with use, so what should she do? > Try to remove it, or leave well alone? > > Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. > [email protected]
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