Jenny Brandis
10th April 2007, 10:13 AM
A recent visit from a Wagga Wagga turner made me realise that not all turners would be aware of the tools lace makers use that are *turned*
Lets see now, there is the pricker, a tool that is used to prick holes into the pattern card. This is usually one of the following types
Decoratively turned length with a sewing needle inserted and glued into a small hole at one end. Often this is the use for the bobbin that broke at its neck :)
Decorative turned length with a pin vice inserted into the business end. Thus allowing the pin to be replaced as it blunts. (costs more)
Then there is the
Lace roller - looks like a miniture rolling pin with a hole through the bulb ends to insert long pins through to anchor it to the pillow. Length can vary but generally smallest I have seen is 6cm long by 1.5cm at its widest. The largest I have seen was 18cm long x 2cm wide. Used to wrap the finished lace around while you continue to work on more.
Followed by:
Divider pins - decorative turned or beaded top (2.5cm long x 6mm wide) with sewing needle inserted into hole at base. This needle has the eye cut off and the cut end is inserted. Used to hold the bobbins on the pillow aside as one works. Can also be used as a place holder.
Some ideas for those of you who have lace makers in your area.
Lets see now, there is the pricker, a tool that is used to prick holes into the pattern card. This is usually one of the following types
Decoratively turned length with a sewing needle inserted and glued into a small hole at one end. Often this is the use for the bobbin that broke at its neck :)
Decorative turned length with a pin vice inserted into the business end. Thus allowing the pin to be replaced as it blunts. (costs more)
Then there is the
Lace roller - looks like a miniture rolling pin with a hole through the bulb ends to insert long pins through to anchor it to the pillow. Length can vary but generally smallest I have seen is 6cm long by 1.5cm at its widest. The largest I have seen was 18cm long x 2cm wide. Used to wrap the finished lace around while you continue to work on more.
Followed by:
Divider pins - decorative turned or beaded top (2.5cm long x 6mm wide) with sewing needle inserted into hole at base. This needle has the eye cut off and the cut end is inserted. Used to hold the bobbins on the pillow aside as one works. Can also be used as a place holder.
Some ideas for those of you who have lace makers in your area.