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H is for Hemp: A-to-Z Challenge
Today I will find out how many people look for articles on hemp! Of course, I’m not talking smoking it, medicinally or otherwise. We use it all the time in our business: hemp webbing, tapes, muslins, and the occasional stretchy … Continue reading
Posted in antiques, conservation techniques, preservation, restoration techniques, textiles, upholstery
Tagged fiber, hemp, marijuana, maryjane, textiles, weed
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A is for Algerian: A-to-Z Challenge
Most modern upholsterers create their cushions and backs and arms using limited materials: various foams, and Dacron® or cotton batting. Occasionally they will use feathers and downs. Traditional upholstery uses many different kinds of stuffing: Palm: algerian (palm leaf fiber) … Continue reading
Posted in conservation techniques, preservation, restoration techniques, upholstery
Tagged algerian, coir, down, feathers, flax, hemp, linen, organic cotton, spanish moss, stuffings, traditional upholstery
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