"...the lady who set up the display used glue dots to stick the lace to the fabric panels. I about came 'unglued' when I discovered it, and the person in charge of the whole thing got an earful of my thoughts...does anyone have any experience with removing these so-called Removable sticky glue dots from thread?"
They sounded like something we used in college to hang things in our dorm, and googling it appears they are the same or similar, and are designed for "paper" products. The challenge is you will need something to dissolve the product. What I use with best effect and least wicking or damage to the material is "Citrol," which is available from auto supply dealers (and most likely the internet). You can narrow the target spot with folded paper, or spray it into a container and use a cotton swab. You will then have to wash the item though, with laundry detergent. There is another product called "Goof Off" which will work similarly (and comes by other names, and is essentially a cousin of lighter fluid), but doesn't work as well and leaves more residuals which could result in yellow stains later. The other that may be easiest and cleanest, is dry cleaning solvent. Here, I buy it from the shoe repair, as it is sold in small bottles and used to remove black mars from things like light or novelty colored shoes/high heels and purses. Here, you can control saturation by applying the chemical to a clean white towel or rag and then wipe as necessary. Of course dry cleaning solvent tends to yellow white over time which should be considered, as washing after this treatment may be also necessary to remove the solvent. Regardless, I would consider a magnifier and toothpick/fine knitting needle and/or tweezers to remove as much as you can. If the stickiness is newer, it tends to have some elasticity, and you may be surprised at how much you can gently pry from the surface. Then use the technique you prefer. Time is of the essence, but do it when calm (if possible). Sending good thoughts! Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]
