Re: [lace] decals for bobbins

2015-09-17 Thread J-D Hammett
Hi Sharon and fellow Arachnids, Some time ago I did try out some decals on cheap beginners’ bobbins. I varnished the bobbins first (2 layers) applied the decals and then varnished again (2 layers when I did it first 3 layers later) The varnish yellowed the decals slightly, but it did protect

Re: [lace] decals for bobbins

2015-09-17 Thread lynrbailey
I think there might be a lot of difference between decals for models, which sit on shelves and do not rub against things, and decals on bobbins, which contact hands and a pillow as well as other bobbins while being used. This could make a big difference in the amount of protection required in o

[lace] New book..DIE LETZTEN IHRER ART...is beautiful!

2015-09-17 Thread Witchy Woman
Saved my pennies and splurged on a wonderful book called DIE LETZTEN IHRER ART. It's about types of laces made in the former Sudetenland after the war, and it's a beautiful book The style of the lace in the book, to me, looks like a cross between Idrija and Lepoglava laces.the winding clo

Re: [lace] decals for bobbins

2015-09-17 Thread Jenny Brandis
I have done this without prep onto wooden beginner bobbins and some of the decals lifted off so I would prep first. Jenny Brandis, Western Australia Rick & Sharon Whiteley wrote: >Rooting through my late Father’s hobby supplies I came across a Testors kit >for making custom decals for model

A reply to Re: [lace] Ithaca New York Lace Day

2015-09-17 Thread Witchy Woman
Someone replied to my September 1st post about Ithaca Lace Days saying they were coming, too. Can't find the message. Would you please resend? Thanks. Peg - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to a

[lace] decals for bobbins

2015-09-17 Thread Rick & Sharon Whiteley
Rooting through my late Father’s hobby supplies I came across a Testors kit for making custom decals for models. It occurred to me that would be rather handy if you wanted to produce detailed motifs for bobbins. Has anyone had experience with this sort of thing? I’m sure someone out there has