I understand the standard current "plastic" techniques used for protection and support in needle lace and bobbin lace, though there seems to be an odd perception that I do not. It seems to keep deflecting away from sharing foundation/pattern techniques or replacements for architect's paper for those who want a form of "paper" with a flexible core, etc. (Architect's paper also deviated in thickness and had variant uses from temporary to permanent drafts, to use in stenciling, and on and on.)
My interest, is working upon a traditional and richer medium, such as architect's linen or it's comparables. To me, plastic isn't friendly, though can serve it's purpose. I would compare it to knitting with wool vs. acrylic, or sewing cashmere vs. polyester blend. Some people do status quo, and some like innovation or tradition that enriches the experience, and may provide a more permanent pattern or remnant of one's work. My query is not from lack of current concepts, but rather to enhance/advance and/or bring forward that which perhaps for some, shouldn't be lost and rather replicated differently (by those who have knowledge, for those who are interested.) I still don't understand what "muslin is a much finer, coarser woven cloth (Jane Partridge)" is? The two adjectives seem to counter each other. Generally in the US, permanent inks (in their various and multitudinous variations and the tools that host them), are often called "indelible." Sadly, I think some permeate barriers, and others, less so. There are certainly more options than there were, say, 20 years ago, before the scrapbooking craze. Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
