Waxing 100% natural silk thread?
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JTSK808
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2ย years, 10ย months ago by JTSK808
Aloha (Hello) everyone ๐ค๐ธ๐ค๐ผ, Is it a good idea to wax Griffin silk thread before using it for beading/kumihimo? I am not using the thread for restringing pearls. I am considering trying out kumihimo. I have not been able to find a good video or article regarding this. Any kลkua (help) and advice would be greatly appreciated. ๐ Mahalo he nui loa (thank you very much)! ๐๐ธ๐ค๐ผ |
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halokiwi
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2ย years, 10ย months ago by halokiwi
This is probably not very good advice, because I've never waxed thread or used silk thread, but here is what I could find on either topic:- waxing makes thread stiffer, more resistant and less stretchy - you can use waxed thread for beading, friendship bracelets or kumihimos source: https://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=waxed-thread-information - I also found that you can wax silk thread, but I could not find anything about if it is necessary or useful for kumihimos or beaded bracelets I would say, just try it out. You can do a small bracelet with not so many strings, if you are unsure. |
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