[lace] Laminating lace
A while back there was some discussion on laminating lace could anyone tell me what the consensus was? I have just taken a Bucks Point bookmark off the pillow, I shall be giving it to my old schoolteacher and thought that laminating would be the better option for her use. She is 91 years old, has lost both her legs but has incredible brainpower and loves reading biographical and travel books!! Diana in a dull and dismal Northamptonshire - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Laminating lace
Diana, Why not use one of those clear plastic bookmark holders that all the general lace suppliers have? I always use them. Liz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Diana Smith Sent: 22 March 2007 15:31 To: Arachne Subject: [lace] Laminating lace A while back there was some discussion on laminating lace could anyone tell me what the consensus was? I have just taken a Bucks Point bookmark off the pillow, I shall be giving it to my old schoolteacher and thought that laminating would be the better option for her use. She is 91 years old, has lost both her legs but has incredible brainpower and loves reading biographical and travel books!! Diana in a dull and dismal Northamptonshire - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.16/729 - Release Date: 21/03/2007 07:52 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.16/729 - Release Date: 21/03/2007 07:52 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Laminating lace
Me too, although I did get one laminated, I use it and wouldn't give it away. I do laminate pages to keep sample pieces clean and safe in my folder though. Sue T Diana, Why not use one of those clear plastic bookmark holders that all the general lace suppliers have? I always use them. Liz A while back there was some discussion on laminating lace could anyone tell me what the consensus was? I have just taken a Bucks Point bookmark off the pillow, I shall be giving it to my old schoolteacher and thought that laminating would be the better option for her use. She is 91 years old, has lost both her legs but has incredible brainpower and loves reading biographical and travel books!! Diana in a dull and dismal Northamptonshire - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Laminating lace
On 3/22/07, Diana Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A while back there was some discussion on laminating lace could anyone tell me what the consensus was? IIRC the consensus was lamination is 'iffy' - for some the results were disappointing and couldn't be undone without ruining the lace. For others it was 'ok' - but the plastic sleeves are better. Again, IIRC, what followed from the laminating topic was a how-to and many tips on getting the lace into the respective plastic sleeve. If sleeves aren't readily available, and especially for a one-of, you could use a plastic page protector cut to size, and stitch neatly around the outside either with machine or by hand. I do recall who contributed this tip, it was Miriam in Israel. Hope this helps. -- Bev in Sooke BC (on beautiful Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] LAMINATING
Hi, I have said all that I am going to say on line before but it looks like some of the Arachnid's didn't see it and it may help. I am Vivienne fro what was Biggins now Presencia. I laminate patterns fro my self my class and my customers. After a lot of experimenting I found. Photo copy your pattern onto a coloured paper such as pale blue or green. Use matt pouches, they have no shine. If you use pouches not a carrier you can cut round your pricking and it won't come apart. If you want half the thickness then put another paper on the other side before you laminate your pattern and the you can cut round your pricking and the other side of your laminate will fall off. If you like half thickness you ca of course put two patterns back to back, cut round it and you will have two laminates. I have found 1i micron suits most people. Finally when I talked about this before I suggested some of your groups got a laminator and shared it in your group. Hope this helps all you are interested, Vivienne - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] laminating
Hi Spiders All, I have followed this with interest, as it is what I do with some - only some! - of my prickings. But - a cautionary note! The mother of one of my children had the mat which the child had made laminated - against my better judgement, I must add! - and was very upset with the results. Because the mat was not flat like a pricking, the lamination produced lots of air bubbles - which was what I half suspected, and warned against - over the mat, and really did spoil it completely. The child was devastated, as it was quite a big achievement for her, a relative beginner, to have completed the mat, so the outcome was not a success! So - if you ever have the desire to laminate the lace itself, do think carefully. The laminating was done in a local stationery store - maybe it would depend on who does the laminating, but I suspect it would always be liable to air bubbles, and therefore disappointment ensues, to some extent. Carol - in Suffolk UK. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] laminating
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have had phone calls asking me about laminating so perhaps you can all have a go now. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This makes absolute sense but just one questions - how easydo you find pricking through the laminate plastic? I was taught to rub the bees wax over the pattern then prick through rather then keep plunging my pricker into a piece of bees wax. I cold-laminate my prickings with a Xyron machine and have been very happy with the result. It's thick enough and durable enough to use many times, but thin enough to easily prick. Another alternative to rubbing the pattern with beeswax is to put wax paper under the pricking. Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA (formerly Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] laminating
In a message dated 15/04/2005 15:01:13 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Finally photo copy your pattern on a colour say pale blue. Easy. Perhaps groups could invest in one. They don't cost much these days. I have had phone calls asking me about laminating so perhaps you can all have a go now. Best wishes, Vivienne. Vivienne, This makes absolute sense but just one questions - how easydo you find pricking through the laminate plastic? I was taught to rub the bees wax over the pattern then prick through rather then keep plunging my pricker into a piece of bees wax. Regards Liz in London I'm back _blogging_ (http://journals.aol.com/thelacebee/thelacebee) my latest lace piece - have a look by clicking on the link or going to _http://journals.aol.com/thelacebee/thelacebee_ (http://journals.aol.com/thelacebee/thelacebee) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] laminating
Hear hear. I have been using a laminator for some time now. I thought I had discovered a great new idea , then I saw on your website that you do them too. Great minds think alike I suppose. I believe Staples in the UK often have good deals on laminators. It's certainly where I go for my pouches. I've also used it to laminate our National Trust membership cards to stop the print rubbing off in my purse. Claire Kent, UK, Off to Bruges in 2 days time. Yippee! Anyone recommend any good lace shops? On 15 Apr 2005, at 2:58 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all. Last year I started laminating my patterns for my use. I found it great. I have used it for small things and things like table cloth edgings where you have to use the laminate over and over. It does not go loose and the pins go through great without pr-pricking. Anyway I now sell laminates but a lot of you could easily do it your self. If you are getting a laminator go for one that does A3 . I find the laminate pouches that are the best are the 150 mic ones. Also make sure you buy the none reflective ones. Finally photo copy your pattern on a colour say pale blue. Easy. Perhaps groups could invest in one. They don't cost much these days. I have had phone calls asking me about laminating so perhaps you can all have a go now. Best wishes, Vivienne. KEEP LACING, TATTING, CROCHETING AND EMBROIDERING, VIVIENNE, BIGGINS - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] laminating
No such worries with laminate. It pricks though beautifully, you have no need to lube with beeswax and you don't get any sticky residue like you can get with blue tacky. Claire Kent,UK On 16 Apr 2005, at 6:58 am, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 15/04/2005 15:01:13 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Finally photo copy your pattern on a colour say pale blue. Easy. Perhaps groups could invest in one. They don't cost much these days. I have had phone calls asking me about laminating so perhaps you can all have a go now. Best wishes, Vivienne. Vivienne, This makes absolute sense but just one questions - how easydo you find pricking through the laminate plastic? I was taught to rub the bees wax over the pattern then prick through rather then keep plunging my pricker into a piece of bees wax. Regards Liz in London I'm back _blogging_ (http://journals.aol.com/thelacebee/thelacebee) my latest lace piece - have a look by clicking on the link or going to _http://journals.aol.com/thelacebee/thelacebee_ (http://journals.aol.com/thelacebee/thelacebee) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Laminating patterns
Great tip Vivienne, but where do you get your non reflective pouches from? I've only seen the reflective type. Christine - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Laminating patterns
I got my pouches from Staples. Matte finish A4 were the ones that I bought. They were about £17 for a pack of 100. That should last me a fair while. I use them when I am doing workshops and they have been welcomed greatly. Claire Kent, UK On 16 Apr 2005, at 5:45 pm, Christine Lardner wrote: Great tip Vivienne, but where do you get your non reflective pouches from? I've only seen the reflective type. Christine - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Laminating patterns
Hi, I buy A3 which I need for most of our patterns and you can put a couple of the smaller patterns in one. KEEP LACING, TATTING, CROCHETING AND EMBROIDERING, VIVIENNE, BIGGINS - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] laminating
Claire Kent, UK, Off to Bruges in 2 days time. Yippee! Anyone recommend any good lace shops? how about the Kantcentrum which is on Peperstraat http://www.kantcentrum.com/Engels/algemeen/inleiding/inlfsete.htm and just across the lane from the back of the Kantcentrum is a lovely shop with thread, bobbins, lots of lace and 'stuff'. A great browsing shop and I can't remember the name, sorry. jenny barron Scotland - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] laminating
Hi all. Last year I started laminating my patterns for my use. I found it great. I have used it for small things and things like table cloth edgings where you have to use the laminate over and over. It does not go loose and the pins go through great without pr-pricking. Anyway I now sell laminates but a lot of you could easily do it your self. If you are getting a laminator go for one that does A3 . I find the laminate pouches that are the best are the 150 mic ones. Also make sure you buy the none reflective ones. Finally photo copy your pattern on a colour say pale blue. Easy. Perhaps groups could invest in one. They don't cost much these days. I have had phone calls asking me about laminating so perhaps you can all have a go now. Best wishes, Vivienne. KEEP LACING, TATTING, CROCHETING AND EMBROIDERING, VIVIENNE, BIGGINS - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] laminating
Carol wrote: The mother of one of my child students took a mat the child had made to be laminated, and it wasn't too successful! There were bubbles all over the place, and it didn't do the mat justice at all. I wonder if that was due to the size of the mat - maybe a bookmark, being a lot smaller, wouldn't have that problem... Carol, we have a laminating machine at work, and we laminate big posters as well as smaller items (I sneak some of my bookmarks in empty spaces when I need them laminated!)and we only have problems caused by the lack of skills of the operator! :-) Of course, some things are easier to laminate than others, posters that have been folded or have very thin paper are more tricky than brand new fairly thick ones, but you can do anything. I used to laminate magazine covers and only had bubbles when I didn't put them in properly, or the machine wasn't hot enough when I started using it. I think your friend was the victim of an unskilled operator and should have asked for her money back!! helene, the froggy from Melbourne Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies. http://au.movies.yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] laminating, self-correction
Carol wrote: The mothe rof one of my child students took a mat the child had made to be laminated, and it wasn't too successful! There were bubbles all over the place, and it didn't do the mat justice at all. I wonder if that was due to the size of the mat - maybe a bookmark, being a lot smaller, wouldn't have that problem. Sorry, Carol, misunderstood the item you were talking about, thought you were talking about a paper mat! Yes, you can get bubbles when you laminate lace, and the thicker the thread, the more likely you'll get them. Also, you have to leave a wide margin on all sides when you cut the excess laminating off, otherwise it will separate and peel off fairly quickly if the item is used often, like a bookmark. helene, the froggy from Melbourne Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies. http://au.movies.yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] laminating
Hi all I have begun to laminate patterns which are either on coloured light card or paper (the colour determined on the thread to be used) - depending on whether the pattern is likely to be used more than once - and it is quite easy to put the pins in without pricking beforehand - I have found this especially helpful for students who have problems with arthritis, RSI etc. If you are thinking of buying a laminator go for one which takes both A3 and A4. A4 size only could be limiting, I feel it has been a worthwhile investment. Nicky in sunny Suffolk - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
