EASY DOES IT; DRYING PLATFORM

Speed up drying time by placing the item on a platform...one that allows air to circulate over and around the item. The other half of that plastic needlepoint canvas sheet (Presssure and thermal embossed card, July 1) and five or six twist off bottle caps (Burnishing tool, June 27) is all it takes to make a handy-dandy drying platform.

Although optional, it's a good idea to spray both sides of the canvas with a silicone spray ($1.00 variety found in the car department of either a grocery or drug store); the silicone will prevent items from sticking to the canvas. Place the plastic canvas on the bottle caps...one at each corner and a couple in the middle. More caps may be needed to support the canvas when heavier items are placed on it.

Place the item being dried on the canvas and allow to dry. To eliminate curled edges and/or buckling, either turn the item over periodically during the drying period or place weight on the item.

That's it...