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Has anyone ever used nylon 3 strand rope? It is rather loose, I'm thinking of melting the tips into the braid, and then overlaying it with heat shrink tubing. This seems viable to me.
Yes, it seems appropriate that melting the tips would be the best solution here. Melting the tips into the braid would make it a lot neater looking than just tape.
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Everything seems to be going well; however, after over a day and half drying, only the wool is dry and the leather underneath is still wet. Should I flip it over?
Yes, if it is under sunlight. That will help it dry more quickly.
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Does tie-dye work on nylon for dying?
Yes, it will work well for single-color tie-dye. An experienced dyer could achieve more colors, but since you must soak the nylon in the liquid rather than squirt the dye...
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What is the best way to dye nylon metalic yarns without effectig to the shine of it.
Try it out with the normal method detailed above, but just do it on 1 piece of yarn so you can see if it has the intended effect without potentially...
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When dyeing a 100% nylon shell and placing it in the simmering liquid, will the garment shrink?
No.
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I plan to dye a lined, nylon parka (i.e, bulky). Could I use a large galvanized tub as a dye vat?
The best pot is a stainless steel or enameled steel.
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Does boiling the wool for such a long time affect it in any way? Can I still use it for spinning?
If you lower the temperature to steaming, you might be able to use the wool afterwards. However, when re-filling the pot, use hot water to avoid temperature shifts. A rapid...
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How is the petal made, using nylon and/or tulle?
Steps 3 & step 4 of the article show how to cut the material and stretch it over the wire to make a petal.
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After I wax my arms and put on a sweater, why does it feel oily? Sometimes I don't want to wear short sleeves.
It may be because of the texture of your sweater. Instead, try putting on a jacket or something that will feel different on your arms.
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How do I untie a nylon guitar string?
Take a bobby pin or a paper clip and poke it through the knots in the string. This should allow you a little space to be able to untie the...
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