tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post5753418489035937811..comments2024-03-06T03:43:41.640-08:00Comments on Lisa Yang Jewelry : Macrame Bracelets with Herringbone CharmsLisa Yang Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851061995303198057noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-16189887971555264002013-06-15T15:59:30.451-07:002013-06-15T15:59:30.451-07:00The cheap soldering iron works great on melting th...The cheap soldering iron works great on melting the ends of the cord (I got some Nylon today since it was raining here and used that to test with since it is more likely similar to what people making one of these would be using). Just remember to give the iron a few minutes to heat up. I used a cheap hardware store Weller soldering iron (rated at 25 watts if I recall correctly). I did not risk my good irons with this test, but I see no damage to the iron tip, and once it had dried the melted plastic still on it popped right off with my thumb nail. <br /><br />I think I prefer this method to the cyanoacrylate (superglue) method personally as you don't have to worry about gluing things you had not intended to together (I have gotten my fingers stuck together more than once, though so far not on jewelry projects). Neal Howardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-24196936188159572742013-06-14T22:32:51.382-07:002013-06-14T22:32:51.382-07:00An interesting idea about the soldering iron, I gu...An interesting idea about the soldering iron, I guess it is just a really large thread burner - lol. I'll let you try it and let me know how it works. I don't usually keep my soldering iron out because that takes me down a whole different line of creativity (stained glass) and I have a hard enough time staying focused on one thing as it is!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and for your kind comments.Lisa Yang Jewelryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16851061995303198057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-32535890792780985852013-06-14T22:00:05.682-07:002013-06-14T22:00:05.682-07:00Just a thought... I haven't tested it yet as I...Just a thought... I haven't tested it yet as I don't have any cord nearby, but I bet you could use an electric soldering iron or wood burner to precisely melt the ends of your cord to stop them from fraying with minimal risk to your finished piece. It wouldn't smell too good till the plastic melted back off your iron, so I would recommend a well ventilated room (or outside better still). I have some crafting paracord scraps around here from a macrome project I was working on I'll try to remember to test it with a piece of that tomorrow and get back to you with the results.<br /><br />On a separate note, this is a dangerous site you have here... I came to look up the household ingredient pickling recipe for homemade headpins, and got sidetracked to here... after getting sidetracked with some of your other herringbone stuff.Neal Howardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-50992897981157188462013-06-13T13:15:48.315-07:002013-06-13T13:15:48.315-07:00How funny that you mentioned my book project! I a...How funny that you mentioned my book project! I actually have been working on that lately, but didn't think I ever mentioned it here on my blog. I feel like the cat is out of the bag though - and I am very excited to be making progress on it (at the expense of my blog I'm afraid). Thank you for your comments and giving me the chance to put my next project 'out there'. I really need to learn to do that more, and I appreciate your kind words and support.Lisa Yang Jewelryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16851061995303198057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-82658499370221234202013-06-13T12:17:08.040-07:002013-06-13T12:17:08.040-07:00Lisa I met you on copperwire jeweler's site ht...Lisa I met you on copperwire jeweler's site http://copperwirejewelers.ning.com/profile/RannBarber. I'm a newbie and just learning so what a joy it is to find you! What fantastic work! Please get that book done soon and let us all know on Copper wire with your link!<br />You're an inspiration !<br /><br />Best,<br />Rann BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com