Most of these problems disappear when you get used to parching. For example, it is often a good idea to rest your hand on a piece of folded kitchen roll, protecting the parchment from oils and heat from the skin.
A beginner may not yet have developed a lighter touch because the work demands a high level of concentration and so it is difficult to relax. This improves the more you practise.
Certainly it is not a good idea to put moisturising lotion on your hands and then work on your parchment! Unless of course you are going to wear gloves!
Hello Mollie. I found your blog via a new follower on mine and was interested to read your comment about handcream. Amongst the group of parchers that I belong to we use Udderly Smooth Handcream which is ideal as it leaves no greasy marks. I use it all the time. Available online from PCPdirect.co.uk
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ReplyDeleteOh fantastic, I shall get some , thanks for reading my blog!