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Equipment · Finishing

Blocking Supplies

Mats, rustproof pins, wires and a steamer — where handmade pieces gain their professional finish.

Difficulty
Beginner
Category
Materials

Definition

Blocking equipment holds a damp or steamed piece in its intended shape until dry: foam mats, T-pins, flexible wires and blocking combs.

Overview

Lace is a different object before and after blocking; nothing else in finishing changes a piece so much.

Pins must be rustproof — one steel pin can stain a cream doily permanently.

Characteristics

  • Foam mats and rustproof pins
  • Wires for straight edges
  • Steam for wool, wet for cotton

Typical uses

  • Doilies and lace
  • Garment panels
  • Squares before joining
  • Flower petals
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Doily LaceFlat circular lace worked in rounds from the centre out, finished with a decorative outer edge.

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Merino WoolFine, soft, springy wool that blocks beautifully and forgives uneven tension.

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