I think I remember something about lemon juice not rinsing out--like the enzymes--vinegar is much better for the final rinse
Cynthia On Feb 14, 2013, at 3:17 AM, Alex Stillwell wrote: > > > > Thank you Robin. I agree. I would not even contemplate using enzyme based > products for treating silk. I think I will go along with your method David, > unless anyone come up with any problems. We'll wait until a sunny day, if we > have one this year. The final rinse sounds good too. I don't think lemon juice > would attack the silk. When it is manufactured silk is treated with acetic > acid to give it 'scroop', the feel you get when new silk fabric is rubbed > together in your hand, it is removed by washing. > > Happy lacemaking > > Alex - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
