RE: [h-cost] help for removing creases in silk?

yeah,if you dampen the fabric make sure you squeeze almost all the moisture out, copious amounts of water in the fabric won't help the solution to work.At "ye Olde beauty College" we just let it "convert" in the air, perm solution has a "shelf life "of only so many hrs, then the chemica

Re: [h-cost] setting pleats in silk

Aside from all the advice given, I also know there is a way to set crinkles using the microwave and perm solution. I'll dig it out and see if it's been transfered to a new site... Darn, the site is down. But it may still be on the LOTR costume site. http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/makingem/Tip

Re: [h-cost] setting pleats in silk

> > How does one set pleats in silk? > I think it was on the German Ren list, but they've actually been > discussing this very topic -- backwards. The answer that I saw, (and I > can dig out the posts if you're interested -- or you can hit yahoo > yourself) is Nope, it was this list as well;) So

Re: [h-cost] setting pleats in silk

Quoting Alexandria Doyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: How does one set pleats in silk? I'm working on a German gown (mid 1500's or so) for an 18" doll that has the sharp crisp looking pleats from bodice to floor. I plan the skirt to be 4 panels, wider at the bottom than the top and since the silk I'm

[h-cost] setting pleats in silk

How does one set pleats in silk? I'm working on a German gown (mid 1500's or so) for an 18" doll that has the sharp crisp looking pleats from bodice to floor. I plan the skirt to be 4 panels, wider at the bottom than the top and since the silk I'm using is blouse weight, I was going to line with

RE: [h-cost] wigs /Suzi Clark/update

Suzi's computer has died. Will hopefully be fixed by Friday. I will be in touch with her and will pass on your query. Anne -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bjarne og Leif Drews Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 2:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Su

RE: [h-cost] help for removing creases in silk?

So if you wanted to pleat silk, you would saturate with permanent wave solution, then rinse with plain water? Or would you let it air dry? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Melody Watts Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 11:56 PM To: Historical C