How to Wash Old Lace

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Fill a bowl or container of suitable size with warm

   Use a gentle soap, such as liquid castile.
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   Step 2: soapy water.

   If it isn't unravelling, weakened or coming apart, wash by dipping it into the soapy water.
   
   Very gently squeeze and knead the lace. ,, If you'd like to stiffen the old lace again, use gum arabic.
   
   Dissolve 125g of gum arabic in 1⁄2 liter (0.1 US gal) of hot water.
   
   Strain the mixture.
   
   Pour into a bottle.
   
   Add 1 to 3 tablespoons of this mix at room temperature to every 1⁄2 liter (0.1 US gal) of warm water at the rinse cycle stage when washing the lace. , Simply roll it in a clean towel until it has almost dried. , Iron over the lace under the towel.
   
   This will both press the lace and cause the pattern to stand out.
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   Step 3: Assess the condition of the lace.

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   Step 4: Remove and rinse in warm water.

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   Step 5: Stiffen if needed.

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   Step 6: Dry the lace.

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   Step 7: Place a towel over the wrong side of the almost dry lace on the ironing board.

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