Tools & Cleaners

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* "Do-It Tooly" Patent Needle, Cvd (GB26) $12.00 Order Item

* "Do-It Tooly" Patent Needle, Str
A bone handled, sharp pointed, latchless needle for drawing threads through fabric for thread-end tucking, reweaving and restoration of textiles. Available straight (GB25) $10.00
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Paper Saver
An important conservation tool which will deacidify paper safely, insuring long life and minimizing deterioration and spotting. Does not stain and does not leave any hartmful residue. Meets deacidification criteria set by Library of Congress and meets ASTM D-4236 and Federal TSCA standards. 8oz spray can. (PP03) $15.00
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Foam Backing Board For Blocking Canvas
A 5/8" Thick 3' x 4' pinnable foam board for use as a base for the Blocking Canvas LG57. It is light weight and accordian folds into a 1' x 3' configuration for storage and shipping. Stainless steel pins should alyavs be used for blocking. (LG57) $20.00
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* Alligator Forceps, 11" (HL25) $24.00
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* Alligator Forceps.
These have a small mouth at the end of a elomgated stem. Meaured from tip to hinge, available in 3" (HL21) $14.00
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* Alligator Forceps, 5" (HL22) $16.00
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* Alligator Forceps, 8" (HL23) $20.00
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Bent Tip Needles.
Custom bent tip needles available from most standard needles. Ideal for sewing when only one surface of material is available. Available with single bend at tip (LF20) $2.50
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* Blocking Canvas
A 44" x 60" heavy cotton canvas with a screened 1" grid, 36" x 54" with measure in inches and millimeters (LG56) $32.00
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Blocking Rods, 1/16" Stainless St /Ea (LG17) $2.50
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Blocking Rods, 3/32" Stainless St /Ea (LG55) $4.00
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Blocking Rods
A set of 8 stainless steel rods. 1/16" which easily curves for circular pieces and 3/32" for straight edges. Includes 8 rods, 2 ea 18" and 36" of each size. Ends rounded for easy threading through lace or fabric. Packaged in heavy plastic tube. (LG54) $24.00
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Conservation Board.
white, double faced, acid free board for storage and support of linens and textiles. (IM10) $10.00
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* Conservator'S Gloves:
A comfortable cotton conservator's glove of 100% cotton. Available in 5 sizes XS-XL (LI53) $4.50
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Conservator'S Gloves, Cotton; Sm (LI51) $4.00
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* Conservator'S Gloves.
A light weight 100% cotton economical glove without wrist band. Med size. (LI55) $2.00
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* Drawing Latch "Beadle" Hook/Long
A 4.5" long fine latch hook set in a bone handle for drawing threads through beads, fabric, thread-end tucking, reweaving and restoration of textiles. (GB32) $14.00
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* Drawing Latch "Beadle" Hook/Short, Bone Hndl
A 1.6" long super fine latch hook set in a bone handle for drawing threads through beads, fabric, thread-end tucking, reweaving and restoration of textiles. (GB27) $14.00
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* Dusting Gloves.
A sturdy, washable, cotton/poly knit glove with wrist band ideal for dusting in clean areas. Med size. (LI56) $2.00
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Hemostat, Alligator Clamp; 6" (AA08) $28.00
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* Hemostat, 3.5"
A stainless steel 3.5" self locking forceps. (AA05) $5.00
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* Hemostat, St. Stl; 5" (AA06) $5.00
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* Hemostat, St. Stl; 6.25"; #313 (AA07) $7.00
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* Hemostat, Smooth Jaw, St Stl, 5" (AA47) $5.00
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* Inspection Mirror, 1" rd w/ Wd Handle
A 1" round optical quality mirror supported in brass chuck wood handle. For checking underside of canvas in tambour work and other back face techniques. (LG51) $14.00
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* Label Holders, 2"X 3-1/2" /10 (CL91) $7.00
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* Label Holders.
Self adhesive label holders with inserts for use on conservation boxes. Available in 3/4" x 2-1/2" (CL90) $2.75
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[A] Needle/Thread Puller, Automatic, 4.5"
A high quality spring controlled super grip puller with automatic one hand locking and unlocking control. Squeezing past the notched locking positions releases the jaws. Available in a small, 4.5" (DG58) $8.00
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* Needle/Thread Puller, Automatic, 5"
A high quality spring controlled super grip puller with automatic one hand locking and unlocking control. Squeezing past the notched locking positions releases the jaws. 5" (DG59) $8.00
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* Needlework Measuring Caliper.
A Caliper, the ultimate tool for precise mesuring. Ideal for measuring needlework items ranging from knitting needles to thimbles. This is a digital device giving direct measurements in both inches and millimeters. Measures both inside and outside diameter. Carbon composite construction. (HM08) $16.00
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* Scalpel Blades, #10 Cvd, Stainless (AA35) $0.60
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* Scalpel Blades, #10A Round, Carbon Steel (AA34) $0.60
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* Scalpel Blades:
Stainless steel blades designed to fit #3 handle (AA30) $3.00
Order Item. Blades available in a #11 straight sharp point (AA31) $0.60 Order Item, #12 Hooked sharp point (AA32) $0.60 Order Item, #10A Round point, Carbon Steel (AA34) $0.60 Order Item and #10 Curved (AA35) $0.60 Order Item.

* Scalpel Blades, #12 Hook, Stainless (AA32) $0.60
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* Scalpel Handle, #3:
Stainless steel handle for standard #3 blades. (AA30) $3.00
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* Sewing Hook:
A very fine latch hook set in plastic handle with protective cap. For making sewings in lace making. #4/0, smallest size suitable for reweaving. (RQ35) $4.00
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* Silverfish Paks "Dekko" /24 (DK10) $8.00
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* Thread Tweezer:
A precision tweezer with a broad 3/8" tip for ease in grasping the finest threads. (CL56) $4.00
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* Tweezer With Magnifier:
A powerful 3/4" lens, 6x acrylic magnifier with an integral stainless steel tweezer. Not adjustable. 2.3/4" length. (HL15) $2.50
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* Needle Point Tweezer, 5.5"
A non-magnetic stainless steel, sharp pointed tweezer for critical work. (HM04) $4.00
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* Tweezer.
A stainless steel 6" narrow point tweezer with alignment pin. (HL73) $2.00
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* Tweezer, 6.5" Angled.
A stainless steel tweezer with the features of a sliding lock and angled point. (HL80) $2.50
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* Locking Tweezer.
Includes alignment pin, one-hand locking catch and grooved tip. (AA38) $5.50
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* "Eucalan" Wash, Gallon (PS14) $60.00
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* "Eucalan" Lavender Wash, 8+ Oz (PS13) $6.00 Order Item

* "Eucalan":
A "no-rinse" woolwash, highly recommended for the finest woolens as well as all other natural fibers. A preferred cleaner by conservationists it restores resilience and luster to old pieces. Available in original Eucycaliptis scent in 16oz bottle (PS11) $11.00
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* "Restoration" Cleaning Agent
A powered gentle, long soak cleaning agent, specifically formulated for antique linens and lace. Environmentally safe, suitable for all fabrics and a remarkable stain remover, specifically the acid stains cause by long stoage in an acid environment. (PS15) $26.00
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* Drying Plate:
A 18"x19" tempered glass plate with rounded corners for drying lace and other delicate objects so they will not require ironing. (LC78) $24.00
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* Mini Vacuum Kit:
Connects to any standard vacuum to create this mini vacuum with tools to get into the tiniest of places. Ideal for cleaning textiles as well as sewing machines, computers, typewriters, etc. Has adjustable suction adapter to control air flow. (MI10) $9.00
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* Orvus Wa Paste:
A high sudsing low alkaline cleaner recommended for the finest of textiles. Paste form dissolves easily in water. 32 oz. (LB72) $16.00
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Spot Remover, "Janie" .4 Oz (CC20) $4.00
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