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can u help a thickie?

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MerlinsBeard · 25/02/2006 14:26

Got a parcel of goodies from postie this morning(subscription free gift) but i dunno what to do with eyelets or snaps!

call me thick if u like

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Whizzz · 25/02/2006 14:43

Eyelets need a setter (there's a thread on A&C about various setters). Wasn't sure about snaps so just Googled & found "Snaps can be added to everything ! Use a universal hole punch to make a hole, insert a snap, turn the project over and set with a universal eyelet setter."

I've not used either myself - so hopefully someone will sort you out with better info in a mo !

Yorkiegirl · 25/02/2006 14:44

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PeachyClair · 25/02/2006 14:58

If you make a hole for the eyelet with say a pencil point, you can actually put the eyelet in and bang back with a hammer, but a setter set is fairly cheap and does a better job.

Dingle · 25/02/2006 15:27

Are snaps different from brads?

Whizzz · 25/02/2006 15:37

here this what I found when I googled 'snaps'

Whizzz · 25/02/2006 15:37

(like an eyelet but without a hole ??)

jenk1 · 25/02/2006 15:49

whats a silent setter? ive not even heard of one of these before, can someone do a link for me.
Thanks

PeachyClair · 25/02/2006 16:00

here

Whizzz · 25/02/2006 16:08

Makes holes without the need for banging the punch with a hammer

Oo I do need one of these

jenk1 · 25/02/2006 19:36

thanks

Original poster
MerlinsBeard · 25/02/2006 20:21

Thank you

DP will "love" me when i tell him i have to go to hobbycraft tomorrow for an eyelet setter!!!

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UCM · 25/02/2006 20:39

Just like to add, from what I can make out... eyelets come mainly in 3 main sizes. 1/4, 1/8 1/16 of an inch. So make sure you buy the correct size eyelets for your setter. I say this as I bought the Fiskars set of 3 so was ok. Before this I had no idea which size was what.

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MerlinsBeard · 25/02/2006 20:42

i had noticed that there were sizes on packet, are they expensive?(going to look online after i type this)

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Yorkiegirl · 25/02/2006 20:45

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Original poster
MerlinsBeard · 25/02/2006 20:54

its a setter i am after yorkie, but thanks for that link its in my faves now!

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JayzMummy · 25/02/2006 21:00

Dingle

These LO's have snaps on them.

JUMP
BIG AIR

They look like big brads but have a back on them like and eyelet.

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MerlinsBeard · 25/02/2006 21:04

WOW JM they are FANTASTIC!!!!

i am very now!

btw, do i need s etter for snaps too?

Trying to load the webpage with the stuff i got(can u tell i am a beginner lolol)

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JayzMummy · 25/02/2006 21:05

Snaps need a setter BUT I dont use one!
I used brute force and ignorrance, which apparently I have a lot of!

soapbox · 25/02/2006 21:08

I haven't tried it, but apparently you can do them with an old fashioed biro pen!

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MerlinsBeard · 25/02/2006 21:08

lots of ignorance or brute force

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JayzMummy · 25/02/2006 21:09

the ignorance of course!!!!

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