Stone Carving: Q&A + Gallery... - Tiki Carving

T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Sun, Nov 12, 2006 11:20 AM On 2006-11-12 10:57, tikigap wrote: By the way, what should I use for the string necklace, if I ever get my piece done? :wink: [/quote A: The cord commonly used around these parts is a braided Polyester twine (used for sailmaking I think?). Its main advantage is that knots can be clipped short & melted with a flame to completely seal them from coming undone. This said, I am always on the lookout for different types/colours/weights of thread. There is no right or wrong, just personal preference. Tama

On 2006-11-12 10:57, tikigap wrote:
By the way, what should I use for the string necklace, if I ever get my piece done? :wink:
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A: The cord commonly used around these parts is a braided Polyester twine (used for sailmaking I think?). Its main advantage is that knots can be clipped short & melted with a flame to completely seal them from coming undone.

This said, I am always on the lookout for different types/colours/weights of thread. There is no right or wrong, just personal preference.

Tama

Post #266127 by Tamapoutini on Sun, Nov 12, 2006 11:20 AM