Re: [lace] Magnifying glasses

2018-03-28 Thread Avital
I love MagEyes because they can be worn with or without regular glasses and they're very comfortable. https://www.amazon.com/MagEyes-Magnifier-5-7-Lenses/dp/B000WUY8NS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1522295703=8-1=mageyes They come in several magnifications ($2, 4, 5, 7). I prefer #7 for fine work. Before

Re: [lace] Magnifying glasses without weight on your nose

2018-03-28 Thread Lin Hudren
I have probably one of every magnifier there was ever made. the easiest is the clip-on, flip-up and down ones. the draw back is no extra lighting. i do agree that the pressure on the nose is definitely a consideration for us older lacers. i have yellow lenses that are also magnified which are

Re: [lace] Magnifying glasses without weight on your nose

2018-03-28 Thread Jeri Ames
We wrote about this just a couple weeks ago.   I use a needlework shop for orders.  The H*** with making Am*z*n or craft chains wealthier, even if the prices are less.  We must keep our privately-owned lace and embroidery suppliers in business.  There are very few left.  They truly understand

Re: [lace] Magnifying glasses

2018-03-27 Thread Marianne Gallant
These are the ones I use: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0011WYMKK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8=1 They come in different strength, though for the really fine stuff like Binche lace I also use a small magnifier specially made for lace pillows. You can see it on the

Re: [lace] Magnifying glasses

2018-03-27 Thread Bev Walker
Hi Sue and everyone I asked my optometrist about more magnification than my prescription reading glasses offer, for lacemaking. I was prepared to explain what lacemaking was, but she already knew :) The technician helped me pick out clip-ons; there isn't a trade name on them but they are the

[lace] Magnifying glasses

2018-03-27 Thread Sue Babbs
Janice - you wrote " Poor eyesight is not a handicap these days as I have magnifier glasses that clip onto my regular glasses to help me to see what I am doing. " What are your preferred glasses? Any one else got magnifying preferences? Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send