Stationery Hibs / Crafty Types ... Fray Check (kinda O/T!)

Hiya,

Sorry jumping in. But I have used in the past on fabrics, but don't know what if will be OK on satin. But what about clear nail varnish? Silly suggestion but may be worth a try

x

ps: yhm

I've just sealed the ends of mine with a flame... quick and easy

Hi Mrs SP,

We would recommend three techniques for ribbons (you will get different effects with different ribbon types and even makes of ribbon):

1. Fray Check - can work OK on some ribbons

2. Flame - try a lighter and run the flame quickly along the edge of the ribbon .... watch your fingers !

3. Try a wood burning tool (or even the end of a hot fix wand) - you can use a ruler to guide the tool across the ribbon to cut it (use a metal ruler or wooden ruler and make sure you lay the ribbon flat on a heat proof surface) - you will then get a very straight line.

Hope this helps

Laura / Handcrafted ... I'd have never thought of a flame?!! Gotta be honest! Putting fire and ribbon together ..... wwwwwhosh! I think I'd best practise that before I start to do it on half made invitations! I have visions of a puff of smoke and me being left with a thumbnail size piece of card and blackened eyebrows!

Fionats - I did consider nail varnish initially but thougt its just as liquid as the fray check (which is a lot more liquid than I thought it would be tbh ....)

Right, off to find a lighter ..... : )

Wish me luck!

(and other suggestions still welcome incase I find my pyromania too hard to control!)

I'm using a flame on the ends of my ribbons at the moment... just do it really quickly though so it doesn't darken the ends and bob's your uncle!

Well - i have a lighter and - blow me down! That works rather well doesn't it?

Thanks ladies! I think I'd best buy shares in BIC now!

ETA - I now have a very hot hurty black thumb!