Read about the latest treatments, new projects, and upcoming events from textile conservator Isabella Rossi.
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New Lanark: Robert Owen’s Great Social Experiment (PieceWork, Fall 2021)
Although it’s still summer, the Fall issue of Piecework is arriving! This issue follows stories of how textiles have acted as “Threads of Change.” My article follows the…
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Azlons: The Lost Regenerated Fibers
What are azlons? Azlons are regenerated protein fibers. Proteins are molecules made of long chains of amino acids found in plants and animals. Azlons are known as regenerated…
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Fabulous Fibers: Animal, Vegetable, Mineral (and Synthetic too)
As I discussed in my last post, textiles are all made out of fibers. But what are fibers? Fibers are the small units that make up textiles. If…
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What is a textile? Tapestries, shoes, and more?
I’ve already explained what a textile conservator is, but what exactly is a textile? The meaning seems obvious until you try to clearly define what is a textile.…
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When Moths Attack Part II: Eradication and Prevention
Haven’t read When Moths Attack Part I: Introduction and Identification? Click here! Now that you know what types of moths cause damage and how to identify them, I’m…
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5 Electric Long Draw Tips for Beginners (PLY, Summer 2021)
It’s that lovely time of the year when a new issue of PLY: The Magazine for Handspinners comes out! And guess who has an article in it! This…
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