Re: [lace] Fixing lace to a background
Hi Liz, Everyone A conservator friend once suggested using a water-based paper glue for anything that you'd want to last a long time, simply because it is the easiest adhesive to remove when restoring an artwork. Craft paper glue sticks are usually pH neutral too, but do check with the manufacturer first. I would personally rather tack the pieces to a backing board with a couple of stitches (trough carefully placed pre pricked holes - like a needlelace tracing) than using glue. That way the pieces won't fall off in very humid conditions that might soften the adhesive. And you don't need many tacks, three per motif usually does the trick - depending on the shape, of course. Best Pierre - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] Fixing lace to a background
Thank you for your replies to my question about glueing lace to a background. It is for a picture, made up of small, separate pieces, and eventually framed with glass in front. I had not thought about glue changing colour with age. Hmmm! It is certainly not something that will Ever be seen from both sides!! Needs more thought, obviously!! Regards from Liz. L. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Fixing lace to a background
If you are entering a competition definitely check the rules. Our local Washington State Fair would have to disqualify the entry if it was glued in place. Both sides of the work must be visible. Another thing to consider is that glues usually discolor with age. And that would definitely be a very bad thing later. Lorri Ferguson From: owner-l...@arachne.com on behalf of Elizabeth Ligeti Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 7:23 PM To: Lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] Fixing lace to a background I have just be studying my copy of Tatting Artistry in Threads by Helma Siemann, and see that she has glued her multitude of Josephine Knots etc, to Art board, to form the pictures (which are lovely) Is this an acceptable way of fixing tatting to a background and would it be accepted by a Judge in a competition? I have only ever stitched lace to a fabric background, so am quite taken aback by this method, and am wondering if Show and Competition Judges would pass that method, - or would they disqualify the piece? Personally, I cannot see what is wrong with it, as the pieces will never be used, or removed from the setting, - so why not, -- but I wonder if it would be acceptable when up against other pieces for Judging. I would be interested in other peoples thought on it- especially if you are a Judge at Shows! Regards from Liz. L. Melbourne, Oz. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Fixing lace to a background
I suggest checking the rules of the contest you are interested in entering. Some do not want the work mounted. They want to be able to see both sides of the work. Judges have to follow the rules in effect even if they don't like the rules. I think glue on a contest item would make a judge cringe, even when mounting is permitted. When I was judging, I never met up with glue so never had to deal with it. Alice in Oregon On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, 7:36:26 PM PDT, Elizabeth Ligeti wrote: I have just be studying my copy of ââ¬ÅTatting Artistry in Threadsââ¬ï¿½ by Helma Siemann, and see that she has glued her multitude of Josephine Knots etc, to Art board, to form the pictures (which are lovely) Is this an acceptable way of fixing tatting to a background ââ¬â and would it be accepted by a Judge in a competition? I have only ever stitched lace to a fabric background, so am quite taken aback by this method, and am wondering if Show and Competition Judges would pass that method, - or would they disqualify the piece? Personally, I cannot see what is wrong with it, as the pieces will never be used, or removed from the setting, - so why not, -- but I wonder if it would be acceptable when up against other pieces for Judging. I would be interested in other peopleââ¬â¢s thought on it- especially if you are a Judge at Shows! Regards from Liz. L. Melbourne, Oz. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Fixing lace to a background
I have just be studying my copy of âTatting Artistry in Threadsâ by Helma Siemann, and see that she has glued her multitude of Josephine Knots etc, to Art board, to form the pictures (which are lovely) Is this an acceptable way of fixing tatting to a background â and would it be accepted by a Judge in a competition? I have only ever stitched lace to a fabric background, so am quite taken aback by this method, and am wondering if Show and Competition Judges would pass that method, - or would they disqualify the piece? Personally, I cannot see what is wrong with it, as the pieces will never be used, or removed from the setting, - so why not, -- but I wonder if it would be acceptable when up against other pieces for Judging. I would be interested in other peopleâs thought on it- especially if you are a Judge at Shows! Regards from Liz. L. Melbourne, Oz. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
