I use nail (finger or toe) clippers for cutting spangling wire; they work, allow you to cut very close to the bead, and are cheap - just don't use them for nails after!
I also like a tight spangle that doesn't move, but have noted that nineteenth century bobbins that seem to have retained their original spangles are quite floppy, especially if the wire with the beads on goes through a staple hammered into the end of the bobbin or a small piece of wire (often a pin) put through the hole. I've wondered if this reflects a different way of handling bobbins; I work hands down on the pillow, the looser sort would suit the lifting the pairs and working in the air method. Leonard From: "Agnes Boddington" <[email protected]> Subject: [lace] spangling > >>I prefer to use wire, and have switched from brass to 0.40 or 0.45mm >> stainless steel wire: it is stronger and keeps its shape well. >> Just have to remember to use hardened cutters or riks the wrath of my >> husband for ruining another pair of expensive pliers. >> Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK > > - 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/albums/most-recent
