Can you ever have too many pincushions??
11-19-2011, 03:24 PM
#193
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i just wonder how safe that silica gel would be in a pincushion. i believe it is harmful if swallowed and i am always holding a pin or needle between my lips for brief moments of time. i know i dont want anything in my pincusions that are not human digestable. plus i wonder if silica gel can come in contact with the skin. and once your pins have been sitting in silica gel, what happens if you prick your finger? does that chemical have a chance to enter your body? just my inquiring mind.
for me, if my pins rust i would just purchase some more as they are not that expensive.
for me, if my pins rust i would just purchase some more as they are not that expensive.
Originally Posted by brushandthimble
Just read an article on pinchusion filling using silica gel crystals for drying flowers. States it sharpens and prevents rust. Fons & Porter 2009.
As soon as I have time I will take a picture of my small collection. I have been trying to make a new one each year, this is only the third year.
As soon as I have time I will take a picture of my small collection. I have been trying to make a new one each year, this is only the third year.
Last edited by Havplenty; 11-19-2011 at 03:28 PM.
11-19-2011, 08:50 PM
#196
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just saw this post, love the pincushions, I am on a pincushion making binge, love making the little things (and sometimes big things)
edited to add, I made the little owl awhile back. mine is quite small but would be easy to resize.
edited to add, I made the little owl awhile back. mine is quite small but would be easy to resize.
Last edited by Rhaorth; 11-19-2011 at 08:53 PM.
12-15-2011, 02:57 AM
#200
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Snow Owl Bride Pincushion #2
here is another snow owl bride pincushion i created for a swap gift. i design these as i am sewing them so i never quite know what one will look like until i am finished with it. they are fun to create and make.
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