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Sealing ends of organza ribbon?

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VintageGardenia · 16/09/2007 09:15

I would like to incorporate bits of organza ribbon into some necklaces I am making for Christmas presents. I've seen finished pieces in shops and the edges / ends of the ribbon look as if they've been somehow heat sealed. Does anyone know how this is done - or alternative suggestions? I can't really hem the ribbon, it would look too clunky.

Thanks.

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Dingle · 16/09/2007 12:30

For my cardmaking I tend to run a very fine line of PVA glue over the edge but I know some crafters actually burn the ends! Hold on- I will check if it works with organza or what other jewelery makers do!

pol26 · 16/09/2007 13:54

I use glossy accents on the end of ribbon to stop it fraying. I guess a thin layer of pva would do the same too.

VintageGardenia · 16/09/2007 14:02

Thanks a mill - do you just do the pva with a very tiny brush? I am worried that anything like that is going to be obvious on a necklace - also doesn't the pva make it droop - with the weight of glue I mean? I haven't used glossy accents but I've just looked it up on the web, looks good.

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Dingle · 16/09/2007 17:36

I apply my PVA with one of those very fine tip, metal applicators- haven't tried my glossy accents before so I cannot compare.

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