Embroidery is a favorite activity for many needlewomen. To create magnificent paintings, the addicts use, as well as many centuries ago, a hoop, a device for pulling the canvas. Undoubtedly, those who are engaged in this type of leadership often and for many, risk significantly impair vision. That is why today for lovers of embroidery a magnifying glass was created.
What are backlit magnifying glasses?
The design, intended for needlewomen, consists of a lens or lens systems, used to increase the details of embroidery, which are difficult to distinguish with the naked eye. The embroidery magnifier is usually equipped with a mount and built-in LED or fluorescent lighting to improve visibility. Schemes for embroidery have so small elements that a constant eye strain with time can lead to poor eyesight. Constant application of magnifying glass for embroidery is an excellent prevention of eye diseases, and also a good help for those who are already familiar with such a disease.
What are the backlit loupes?
Today on sale you can find four basic designs of the device for embroidery. Loop for embroidery on the neck is equipped with a cord. Lupu is used when it is necessary to consider the shade or small details of embroidery. This is the simplest variation.
The embroidery magnifier with the backlight on the head is conveniently fixed above the eyes. When necessary, the lenses are lowered in front of the vision organ. And the need to hold the device by hand, as in the previous version, no.
A magnifying table lamp is equipped with a flexible bracket-holder and a stable base. You can turn it in the direction you need to look right now.
The embroidery magnifier on the clothespin is a more versatile design. It can be fastened to the edge of the table or the edge of the embroidery machine.
How to choose a magnifying glass for illumination?
One of the main criteria for choosing a magnifying glass is the degree of magnification of the image. As the experienced embroiderers assure, for normal operation it is necessary to acquire a device with a threefold increase or higher.
The diameter of the magnifier ensures comfortable work with the embroidery frame. Normal embroidery is possible if your optical device is at least nine to ten centimeters.
Regarding the type of illumination, it is worth pointing out that for canvas black, which has become more popular among needlewomen recently, it is better to choose models with LEDs. For embroidery with beads or diamond embroidery, a fluorescent loop is more appropriate.