HNW - Colorfast Silk Thread

[Noramunro@aol.com]

In a message dated 5/8/100 11:33:21 PM GMT, BIackwork at aol.com writes:

> What about waxing?  I had an instructor years ago who recommended it.

That's a new one on me.  I've heard of waxing threads when strength is 
desired -- sewing buttons, for instance -- but not for embroidery.  I would 
think that the beeswax would affect the sheen of the thread .  The whole 
point of rayon and silk flosses is the way they catch the light.  Water would 
evaporate and leave the thread pretty much as it was, but wax would be tough 
to wash out.

Linn?  Ever heard of this one?  Is there a good reason to wax embroidery 
threads?

Stephanie/Alianora
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