Rebecca
SGF, Supreme Grumble Framer
I got tired of the billiard/pool ball thread.
Susan - instead of FrayCheck, which has unknown ingredients in it, you might try methylcellulose. If you make it into a thick paste, tiny amounts can be applied with the tip of a dissecting needle or whathaveyou, and the offending thread "clamped" into place with a fine pin until dry.
I've tiny spot glued nylon tulle over v. fragile embroidery elements using this technique, and then razor trimmed the excess tulle when the adhesive is dry. (Gently put razor down in appropriate spot, and lift up excess tulle [tweezers can be useful] - this cuts the tulle without harming the underlying fabric.)
I am going to look into this FrayCheck though - it, or some conservation quality approximation might be useful!
Rebecca
Susan - instead of FrayCheck, which has unknown ingredients in it, you might try methylcellulose. If you make it into a thick paste, tiny amounts can be applied with the tip of a dissecting needle or whathaveyou, and the offending thread "clamped" into place with a fine pin until dry.
I've tiny spot glued nylon tulle over v. fragile embroidery elements using this technique, and then razor trimmed the excess tulle when the adhesive is dry. (Gently put razor down in appropriate spot, and lift up excess tulle [tweezers can be useful] - this cuts the tulle without harming the underlying fabric.)
I am going to look into this FrayCheck though - it, or some conservation quality approximation might be useful!
Rebecca