> > Some of you know that many 20th C. > sequins were made of gelatin. They, also, melt away in liquids. This > means: if you buy vintage sequins, test them in water before attaching to > lace.
Gelatine sequins will dissolve in perspiration! I have heard a sorry tale about a dress with a lot of gelatine sequins attached, the wearer got hot, and the sleeves and bodice of the dress stuck to each other! Brenda in Allhallows [email protected] www.brendapaternoster.co.uk - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
