Kristin at Craft Leftovers posted a great tip about making your own “waxed linen” thread. You can use waxed linen-type thread for a variety of crafting projects, such as book binding, jewelry making, and braiding. It’s also a great tool for kiddos to use in beading because you don’t have to have a needle to easily thread it through beads. Make it in a variety of colors using these [instructions found at Craft Leftovers]
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Ha! I’ve been using this method for a while now for my bookbinding. Except instead of a candle, I just use a plan lump of beeswax. Been using the same lump for about four or five years now, and it’s still good! Just keep it in a ziploc so it doesn’t get crumbly.
I learned the trick from my Native American Arts professor. It also works really well for just regular sewing projects — like if you have a really cheap thread you need to work with, waxing it first helps strengthen the fibers and prevents tangling while you work!
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Oz
Ha! I’ve been using this method for a while now for my bookbinding. Except instead of a candle, I just use a plan lump of beeswax. Been using the same lump for about four or five years now, and it’s still good! Just keep it in a ziploc so it doesn’t get crumbly.
I learned the trick from my Native American Arts professor. It also works really well for just regular sewing projects — like if you have a really cheap thread you need to work with, waxing it first helps strengthen the fibers and prevents tangling while you work!
Valerie
What a cute site, and a great tip!
:)Valerie