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    Old 04-19-2014, 07:15 AM
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    I am curious, what is a clapper?
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    Old 04-19-2014, 07:50 AM
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    You can save yourself a lot of money by using a 1 or 1.5 inch dowel to iron seams open cover it with some batting and cloth if you want . My husband sharpened one end like a pencil so it is easy to insert in a tube to press the seam open.
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    Old 04-19-2014, 07:54 AM
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    Originally Posted by Prism99
    I love mine, especially for ironing seams open for strip sets. If you can find the half-round molding, it would be easy to make your own. I don't think there is any batting inside; just the half-round wood covered with a muslin sleeve.

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    I ordered mine from this company and love them! And the company was great - sent them really fast and well-packaged; I recommend them.
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    Old 04-19-2014, 08:30 AM
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    I have one thinking it would help with pressing seams open but I find it is just as easy to do that without the strip.
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    Old 04-19-2014, 08:37 AM
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    It looks like the Lowe's near me may carry some. I will probably go check it out.
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    Old 04-19-2014, 08:48 PM
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    At my local Home Depot the only half round molding was plastic, but I found an even better option in the decorative molding department. Imagine a 1/2" half round on top of a 3/4" wide X 1/4" high flat piece, but it's cut from one piece of wood. Sold by the inch, I bought just a couple feet, which is plenty, and I use it with no covering, just the naked wood. Works wonderfully!
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    Old 04-19-2014, 09:18 PM
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    It is awesome to use...especially when your strips such as the jelly roll race quilts, because your seams are so close to each other and you can really press them better..love mine
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    Old 04-20-2014, 05:46 AM
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    The first time I saw one of these, I thought just how easy it would be to make them in any length you could want. Then I looked at the price and laughed. Someone is certainly making good money selling them. Joyce in Delaware
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    Old 04-20-2014, 06:05 AM
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    I love mine. Use it daily but muslin needs to be cleaned. Not sure about opening up mine and washing the muslin.
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    Old 04-20-2014, 06:09 AM
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    Clapper: Several designs: http://www.wardrobesupplies.com/cate...ng-accessories
    A lumber yard will have the half round, that's where contractors buy building wood.
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