[lace] Need spangling help
You need the links from Lori's lacefairy web pages. Go to: http://bobbins.lacefairy.com/BobbinLinks.html scroll down to 'Spangling Instructions' and you'll find three links to pages about spangling. The 'Larkholmelace Spangeling' link doesn't work - it's now http://www.larkholmelace.co.uk with the spangling page reached from Jacqui's home page. The other two links do work. The Winslow page has clear diagrams, and the Arachne letters one contains lots of information from Arachne members. Jean in Poole - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Need Spangle Help
At 06:17 AM 5/13/2004, you wrote: I'm trying to spangle some new bobbins & am having a terrible time of it. What gauge of wire do you usually use? Also, how can I tie the spangles so they don't "flop" all over the place while I'm lacing? Shirlee Here is a copy of the spangling message I wrote up last year for someone. Hope some of it is some help. SPANGLING Don't be afraid of spangling your bobbins. There's many ways of doing it, and most any way you do it is right. I use wire. If you want to use wire, get 24 guage. The local craft store has 24 and 28. The 28 is too fine. It will break easily. I think 26 would probably be best, but they don't sell it in the USA. You can only get 24 and 28. You'll need a pair of needlenose pliers -- the skinniest ones you can find. Check in an electronics store, or even one intended for jewelry. You'll also need a wire cutter. A small one is fine because the wire is not thick. My method - one (Through the Bobbin): I like to put the beads on the loop of wire, put both ends through the hole in the bobbin, then twist each end 3 times around the loop wire. After the wires go through the bobbin, I clip them to about 2 inches. Using the pliers, I push/pull the wire through the loop and around, and around. Snug the wire up tight to the bobbin, then twist it around the loop wire three times. Leave first wire sticking out, then do the other one. When you do the second side is when you make sure the wire loop does not have slack in it. If there's no slack, the spangle will not move much. After both sides have been twisted, clip the excess wire, and squeeze the cut ends into the middle of the loop, against the loop wire. I trim it as close as I can to the spangle, and squeeze the sharp end against the wire twists. If if goes through the loop and out the other side, it is too long. Trim it again. No sharp end should be able to be felt by your fingers. Method two (Through Bobbin and Beads): Some people like to thread the wires through the bobbin and also through the top one or two beads, then twist the wire ends to secure them. This will make stiff 'shoulders' at the top of the spangle. I think this is the Springett method. It makes a broader spangle than method one. but very firm. Method three (Through Bottom Bead) When the hole in the bobbin is too small to take two thicknesses of the wire, the spangle loop needs to be reversed. That is -- thread the big bead and the beads on one side, the bobbin, then the beads on the other side so you are back to the big bead with the end of the wire. Thread the wire through the big bead again, and twist the wires around on each side of the big bead. Be very sure that the wire ends are tucked tight on the inside of the loop so the fingers cannot feel them. (See method five for a related method). Method four (Fishing Line): Used mostly in Australia, I think. Use fishing line instead of wire. It makes a soft loop that will bend, wiggle, and flip. The fishing line needs to be tied at one side or the other of the bobbin, and a permanent glue dabbed on the knot so it cannot come undone. Then trim line ends close. I haven't done this myself, but I have some bobbins from Aus. with this type of spangle. Method five (Bead and Hidden Wire Loop): I watch a person doing this, but never succeeded myself. The beads/bobbin are put together like method three -- with the wire ends meeting at the big bead. One end goes through the bead. It is bent back on itself and the loose end threaded back through the bead with only the end loop peeking out. Thread the second wire through this end loop, tighten and fold the second wire back on itself. Using the pliers, grip the wire loop somewhere along its circle and wiggle it so the wire connection slides inside the bead. Trim both wire ends very closely to the big bead. This makes a hidden wire connection. GENERAL NOTES: In general, spangling means putting a circle beads on a bobbin for weight. It also helps control rolling of the bobbins. Use glass beads. Plastic has no weight. Tiny metal spacer beads can be used. Keep your spangling loops no larger than 1 inch across from outside of bead to outside of bead. A bit smaller is better. Have nothing on the loop that has an edge or point that will snag threads or the pillow or your fingers. Match the size of spangle to the size of bobbin. Travel bobbins would have smaller spangle loops. The opinions expressed are entirely my own. They may or may not agree with someone else's ideas or methods. Make use of the parts that you want to, and discard the rest. The last point is to have fun with the process. If you cannot find some fun in it, hire someone to spangle your bobbins, or use a different kind. Happy lacing, Alice in Oregon - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace](Branscombe Point and) Tape laces
Hi Liz - I agree with you that Branscombe Point and Battenberg are different, and you're right that there is more variety in the fillings. My impression is that Pranscombe Point lace is more compactly filled, and that the tapes tend to be narrower, giving an overall appearance of a more refined lace. But that apparently is not the distinguishing difference. In her book, "The Technique of Branscombe Point Lace" (Batsford, 1991), Lillie D. Trivett has a VERY short section on the subject. She states, "To distinguish Branscombe Point lace and its patterns from other braid laces and patterns can be a problem for the inexperienced. In traditional Branscombe Pointe lace, the outer edge of the finished article usually has a very attractive handmade buttonhole stitch purl edging, each purl consisting of five buttonhole stitches. An insertion of Nibs filling - a purl (worked like the purl edge) - is made in the centre of a buttonhole stitch bar." Clay - Original Message - From: "Elizabeth Ligeti" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2004 9:46 PM Subject: [lace] Tape laces > I think there is a slight difference between Battenberg lace and Branscombe. > Branscombe has a wider variety of fillings, and has picots on the bars. It > also has a distinctive needlelace edge - a shell stitch (like the 16th > stitch in the DMC Encyclopaedia of Needlework, by de Dillmont.) > > I think this is right - but I am open to correction!!! > > from Liz in Melbourne, Oz, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Fwd: Re: [lace] Need Spangle Help
Method four (Fishing Line): Used mostly in Australia, I think. Use fishing line instead of wire. It makes a soft loop that will bend, wiggle, and flip. The fishing line needs to be tied at one side or the other of the bobbin, and a permanent glue dabbed on the knot so it cannot come undone. Then trim line ends close. I just have to chime in on this methodology. I'm not a bobbin lacer (so you can blow off my advice if you like - grin), but I have spangled a zillion (okay, slight exaggeration) of my friend's bobbins, just for kicks. I don't have The Giant Bead Collection like she does, so I really enjoyed mucking about in 20 boxes of beads and matching them perfectly to each bobbin, and also making the pairs similar. It's the same feeling as when one pokes about in a button box. :-> We used the fishing line method, and I liked it very much. Because the line is very flexible you don't rip your hands apart trying to force wire through tiny beads on a very tight curve, and there's no need for the pliers. Also, you must pull the fishing line up very tight, and then the spangle isn't at all floppy, bendy or wiggley. It's very firm. Also also, if you wind the fishing line through the beads several times after you knot, you don't need to glue the knot. The line can be pulled very taut (almost stretched) and cut so the ends are hidden inside the big bead at the bottom. Just my two cents. :-> Vasna, in delightfully cold and rainy Boulder, Colorado, where we need the moisture Vasna Zago If you can't be a good example, you'll just have to be a horrible warning. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Hand-held fans
Yesterday on our 'Flog-it!' antiques TV programme, the presenter visited the Fan Museum in Greenwich. I immediately perked up expecting to see some interesting fans, including lace ones. Very disappointing. There were a few shots of fans in cases. Then the owner of the museum showed four fairly ordinary fans with paper leaves. Then she opened an impressive one, which was her own favourite fan - a bridal fan with a lace leaf on blonde tortoiseshell sticks and the bride's new initials on one of the guard sticks in diamonds, carried instead of a bouquet for the wedding. Just a brief view of it open, and no mention of what kind of lace it was. I was so frustrated. Jean in Poole - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Fans
I have a beautiful Honiton fan mounted on mother-of-pearl fansticks. To make a long story short, the guard stick (also mother-of-pearl) has been broken in two. It is a clean break. Does anyone know how to mend mother-of-pearl? Can I glue the two pieces together and if so, what kind of glue should I use? Margot Walker in Halifax on the east coast of Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Need Spangle Help
I'm trying to spangle some new bobbins & am having a terrible time of it. What gauge of wire do you usually use? Also, how can I tie the spangles so they don't "flop" all over the place while I'm lacing? Shirlee - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Chepstow Lace Suppliers Fair
Just a belated reminder that this Saturday (15th) is the Chepstow Fair. The weather promises to be fine (at least, according to the forecasters) and it should be a good day out. See you there, Sonja. Patricia in Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Is the editor of the Canadian Lace Magazine on here?
Sorry to bother everyone with this question but does anyone know if the editor of the Lace Magazine published out of Victoria (or was it Sooke) is online? I need to get a hold of her about a cheque I sent. Thanks in advance. Janet Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Fwd: Rosemary Shepherd
I thouhgt this might be of interest to other UK members... Begin forwarded message: From: "Jean Peach" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: May 13, 2004 15:01:27 EDT To: "Tamara Duvall \(E-mail\)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Rosemary Shepherd Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Tamara, I phoned the UK phone number on Rosemary Shepherds website, found it was her daughters phone number and that Rosemary is staying with her daughter, it was lovely to talk to Rosemary, we last met at the Power House Museum in Sydney. I am sending off a cheque for 8 pounds and 50 pence written out in the name of Rosemary's daughter. Oh Rosemary is going to Prague so you will be I hope able to see Rosemary's book she has published herself. Oh how I wish I could make another trip to Prague, I shall never forget all the lovely lace that I saw on the lace tour. Best wishes Jean - Tamara P Duvall Lexington, Virginia, USA Formerly of Warsaw, Poland http://lorien.emufarm.org/~tpd/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Fwd: [lace-chat] question
Since I haven't seen any answers on chat and am *very* interested in them (for the same reasons -- no response to e-mail since March, and my wire supplies are running low), I'm forwarding to the main list... Begin forwarded message: From: Sylvie Nguyen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: May 10, 2004 7:22:42 EDT To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [lace-chat] question Reply-To: Sylvie Nguyen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello, Not having had replies to email that I've sent to Lenka, I am wondering if you know of a possible email address change or if Lenka is away. I really need to purchase more wire supplies. Thank you in advance, Sylvie - Tamara P Duvall Lexington, Virginia, USA Formerly of Warsaw, Poland http://lorien.emufarm.org/~tpd/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Royal Wedding
Hi Everyone, This is for those of you who would like to see the Danish Royal Wedding live. One of our TV stations is transmitting live on the internet and there is also English translation. I'm off to my favourite position on the sofa to enjoy it all. The actual ceremony is at 4pm Danish time. http://bryllup.tv2.dk/?forsidespot All the best and keep bobbin' along from Avril -- And on the 8th day, God created golf courses and lacemakers Avril Bayne Denmark - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Thanks and an invitation
Thanks to all for the Medieval clothing help. Costume now ready and waiting for Saturday. If anyone is in North Herts on Sat 15th we will be demonstrating at the Baldock Festival (see www.baldockfestival.org.uk ). Lacemakers will be in the Community centre (weather too unpredictable to be outside!) while Morris dancers etc will be in the Market Place along with the Street Fair. Lots of stalls, lots of fun. We'd love to see anyone who comes so do introduce yourselves. Thanks again ( and yes it will be pointed out that lace was not around then so the lucet will be out!) Lynne. Lynne Cumming Baldock, N. Herts [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Email provided by http://www.ntlhome.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
