Bees wax-Does anyone use it
08-15-2011, 07:25 AM
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Funny how this came up, I was just wondering on getting some for handsewing. I am working slowly on GFG pieces and have found times the thread hangs up and even will knot. I plan on getting some today! Thanks for the input everyone.
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08-15-2011, 01:36 PM
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It can be found in the notions section of most fabric stores. Mine was made by Dritz. It usually comes in a plastic holder that has slits for sliding the thread over the wax. The wax looks sort of like a round bar of soap.
08-16-2011, 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Kas
Hmmm. I use Thread Heaven. Has anyone tried both?
08-16-2011, 06:06 AM
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Sometimes, with very fine fabrics like cotton batiste or fine silks, beeswax will leave a trace on the fabric.
If this happens, wax the thread heavily, then iron with a warm iron between two layers of paper towel. This melts the wax, lets it soak into the thread but gets rid of the excess.
Still has all the benefits of reducing twisting and tangling, etc.
I use Thread Heaven as well, prefer to match it with synthetic threads. Thread Heaven is basically glycerin with a thickening agent.
If this happens, wax the thread heavily, then iron with a warm iron between two layers of paper towel. This melts the wax, lets it soak into the thread but gets rid of the excess.
Still has all the benefits of reducing twisting and tangling, etc.
I use Thread Heaven as well, prefer to match it with synthetic threads. Thread Heaven is basically glycerin with a thickening agent.
08-16-2011, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by MsEithne
Sometimes, with very fine fabrics like cotton batiste or fine silks, beeswax will leave a trace on the fabric.
If this happens, wax the thread heavily, then iron with a warm iron between two layers of paper towel. This melts the wax, lets it soak into the thread but gets rid of the excess.
Still has all the benefits of reducing twisting and tangling, etc.
I use Thread Heaven as well, prefer to match it with synthetic threads. Thread Heaven is basically glycerin with a thickening agent.
If this happens, wax the thread heavily, then iron with a warm iron between two layers of paper towel. This melts the wax, lets it soak into the thread but gets rid of the excess.
Still has all the benefits of reducing twisting and tangling, etc.
I use Thread Heaven as well, prefer to match it with synthetic threads. Thread Heaven is basically glycerin with a thickening agent.
Lisa
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