You're converting me! I will DEFINITELY give a skin a try now.
Your idea of the bevelled thin edge sounds VERY plausible and I can't think why no-one has tried it yet?
As for the spray of alcohol to lengthen positioning time, I too have never tried this for fear of weakening the bond.
But, with lace, at least the alcohol can evaporate.
If its trapped under the skin it must surely weaken the bond?
I hope others will clarify this.