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Old 07-30-2017, 11:50 AM
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Pin Moors cannot be found in my neck of the woods, and online, the prices are astronomical. I've been wracking my brain on how to make something similar that won't break the bank. I've tried the foam insulation tubes, but they don't grip the needle and wind up falling off. After some experimentation, I've found a solution.

I found caulking that was 100% silicone, which Pin Moors are silicone so I thought I'd give this a shot. Found some nice large drinking straws. I initially filled up an entire straw and was going to cut it after the silicone hardened inside. The issue with this is it would take an awfully long time and I wan't sure the center of the straw would ever set. So I cut the straws in approx 1" lengths. Set one end of the straw against a surface (in this case an old cardboard box) and fill. This can get messy. Tip the straws over on their sides to dry, otherwise you'll have to cut them away from the surface as the silicone will seal itself to it!

I gave them about a week to dry and voila! They are completely dry all the way inside and they really GRIP that pin! All in all, I was able to get approx 130 or so for less than $10 Canadian. So worth the bit of effort to make. Beware, you may have to do a few at a time as that caulking gun is hard on the hands!
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Old 07-30-2017, 12:46 PM
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thanks for sharing this great idea
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Old 07-30-2017, 12:52 PM
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From the picture it looks like you left them in the straws? Very clever!
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Clever, clever, clever! I just might try this as there are times when my R.A. fingers all but refuse to close safety pins. Got to keep quilting.
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Old 07-30-2017, 01:38 PM
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Yes I left them in the straws. I had originally intended to just use the straws as molds, but changed my mind.

#1 - I figure the straws give the silicone extra stability
#2 - why give myself the extra work of trying to pop those things out? I'm far too lazy for that!
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What a great idea! Those things are so expensive!! Thank you
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Great idea. I have also bought cheap erasers at the dollar store and cut them in small pieces. This works well to hold the pins securely
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Originally Posted by glorcour View Post
Great idea. I have also bought cheap erasers at the dollar store and cut them in small pieces. This works well to hold the pins securely
Another good idea! THanks
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Terrific idea!
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Maybe I'm a dummy (today anyway), but what are they used for?
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