Of course I have done some restoration in the past, in fact the only bobbins I used to buy were those I could restore. I will get down and write the proposed article but few comments before I write it. This is only brief communication.
1. Any restoration must be able to be undone. I agree in principal. That is why I steer as clear of changing patina as far as humanly possible. Here is a conundrum I wrestle with.......One of the easiest things is to "file down" protruding degraded pewter spots. But it looks terrible! Shiny spots on a deeply patinated surface. I have not tried to learn how to "dull them down". Of course time will do the job. So I change the patina of the bobbin to make it "like new" and it all fits together. But whilst I have "restored" the bobbin, I do not like what I have done! In 150 years time I suppose I will like it again! May I say I have never restored anyone's bobbins commercially, only for my own learning... I also doubt I will ever undertake commercial restoration - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
