[Jewelry making - Article 00311] - Re: [Orchid] Fasteners for rolled silk ribbon

[andy cooperman]

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    In cases like these, I soak the end of the cord in epoxy or some
    sort of glue that won't wick up the cord. After this cures I'll
    contour this "blob' so that it fits snugly into the tube end you've
    built that is attatched to your finding. Use a file or burs, etc. The
    glue should not be visible past the tube. 

    I'll then glue and rivet this prepared and hardened end into the
    tube. By soaking the cord in the epoxy you create a stable area for
    drilling. Drilling through or even poking through the weave of a cord
    can cause unraveling and failure. The hardened end of the cord
    prevents this. 

Andy
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