Lately I've been thinking about making baby hair bows and headbands. I don't know what heat sealer to use to stop fraying. I DON'T want to use the spray or glue. Can you use the one you use you on plastic?
2007-02-21 01:39:27 · 4 answers · asked by josieshs 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Try to avoid glues altogether. Most ribbons are a plastic/ nylon combination. Check with your local craft store for a hot wire cutter. This unit uses a thin wire that is used like a knife to cut the ribbon. It actually melts it, sealing the ends from fraying. To see if your ribbon can use the hot cutter, tickle a cut end of the ribbon with a lit match. If the loose threads retreat from the flame into the ribbon, it will work.
2007-02-21 11:40:29 · answer #1 · answered by shopteacher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For grosgrain and satan ribbon you can use a woodburning tool or a lighter. If you choose to use a lighter, set the flame and then gently run it over the end of the ribbon. If you would like to use a chemical, use fray check. Michaels, hobby lobby, and hancocks fabrics would have it.
2007-02-23 21:29:19 · answer #2 · answered by heyitsdrea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You use hot animal glue. If you are thinking of quantity to be made, buy a melt pot of about one quart size.
Most wood working supply houses handle hot animal glue and hot glue pots.
2007-02-21 16:20:04 · answer #3 · answered by James M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to wal-mart and get "rubber-cement." It works great!
2007-02-23 18:05:17 · answer #4 · answered by Meow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋