Thanks for this explanation. You've thought me something new as I had never heard this before. I imagine I will recognise it once I see it. Karen
-----Original Message----- From: Leonard Bazar [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 1:01 AM To: [email protected] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Chemical lace Karen I believe that the original chemistry was, as Robin surmised, cotton sewn on silk using a lock-stitch embroidery machine, typically the Schiffli, which sometimes gave its name to the lace. The silk was dissolved in an alkali, which if anything would improve the cotton - in effect mercerising it. I understand that later, the background material was acetate dissolved in acetone - slightly cheaper, though I assume they didn't use the best silk! As Bridget said, it's amazing how good the results can be from a distance, though once you look at the threads, it's obvious to a lacemaker what it is. [EMAIL PROTECTED], in London ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Mail is the world's favourite email. Don't settle for less, sign up for your free account today http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=44106/*http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/mail/winter07.htm l No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.5/792 - Release Date: 06/05/2007 21:01 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.5/792 - Release Date: 06/05/2007 21:01 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
