Re: Flattening Nylon net

My procedure is to iron it very wet with iron set at least at wool - i.e. warmer than nylon setting. If I'm doing a length I have it sitting in a tray of water and gradually move sections onto a piece of felt, or ironing pad, iron it, and roll it onto a tube. This works best with a reliable iron. Heat surges can lead to disaster.

It seems that after subjecting the net to boiling water you need to heat set it again.

Vivien Chapman
Head of Object Conservation
National Museums Liverpool
0151 478 4841
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From: Stephanie Guarneri [mailto:stephanie_guarneri@xxxxxxxxx]
Sent: 21 April 2009 17:03
To: TEXCONS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Flattening Nylon net

Dear all,
I find conservation Nylon net very difficult to flatten after dying it. I have tried ironing, steaming and also pinning it on a flat support while wet until it dries. But still, it always remains more or less wrinkled.
Any suggestion and solution for this matter, would be welcome!
Thanks

Stéphanie Ovide Guarneri
Textile Conservator
Paris

Head of Objects Conservation

National Museums Liverpool

Tel: 0151 478 4841

Fax: 0151 478 4990

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