> The leaf isn't usually a full semi-circle, its a bit > less. I disagree.
The *finished* fan isn't a semi-circle, but the pattern IS. I just checked two books to confirm this. The leaf starts out a full semi-circle. It is gluing it to the sticks and pleating that uses up some of the length, as well as a bit of shrinkage when unpinning. The sticks are pinned into the final shape which is a wide 'V' that's about 5-degrees less on each side from a semi-circle. Mark equal sections across the top of the lace (perhaps with a pin) where each stick will go. Glue the back guard, then each stick in order, except for the front guard. Support each glued stick/lace in position with pins. The lace will ruffle up a bit between the sticks since the lace starts out a bit wider than the stick placement. When the glue has dried (don't rush), unpin the fan and turn it over. Now you can glue the front guard. When dry, decide if you want the fan spread out all the time or pleated. If pleated, gently fold the lace between the sticks, one section at a time, then let the fan set folded for a time so the lace can get used to it. It is the extra bit of length between sticks that lets the lace curl around each stick for folding. When opened up again, this pleating remains and the lace seems to fit perfectly. If you plan to mount the fan, or frame it, you may want to leave it unpleated. Happy lacing, Alice in Oregon -- starting a wedding gift - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
