damping threads
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damping threads
do you dampen your threads
Vicki
Vicki
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Re: damping threads
"No" I have never done that as they don't need it. Do you do that? 

Sally in Brisbane Australia
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Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
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Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
Re: damping threads
Dampen my thread in what text????? Do you mean so you can thread it into the needle??? Or dampen the entire piece for stitching??????
I do dampen thread when I am getting on to the needle and I just lick mine.
I do dampen thread when I am getting on to the needle and I just lick mine.
If you are looking for some one to help change you, look in the mirror
Re: damping threads
Yes. I separate the strands dry, but then I use "The Stripper" (http://www.sheenasgallery.com/The-Stripper_p_15919.html" target="_blank) to dampen (not wet, just dampen) the length of floss to defuzz it and so it doesn't tangle while stitching. Then I dip my fingertip into the Stripper well and use it to wet the end of the floss, press it between my fingertips and slip it through the eye of the needle. I don't lick. Saliva contains digestive enzymes that I don't want in my fibers.
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Re: damping threads
I dampen marlitt and anything with bad kinks in it. But if I'm just detangling and defuzzing I use Thread Heaven.
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Re: damping threads
in a magazine it said that the threads lay down better if you dampen the thread and I was just wondering what you all thought.
thanks
vicki
thanks
vicki
Re: damping threads
vicki2006 wrote:in a magazine it said that the threads lay down better if you dampen the thread and I was just wondering what you all thought.
thanks
vicki
I find this to be true -- that's another reason why I do it.

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Re: damping threads
Different strokes for different folks. If it is something you would like to try then go for it. There really is no wrong or right way to do any of your stitching. If you find something that is comfortable to you and others find it unnecessary that does not make it wrong just a different technique. There are a million different ways to stitch and as long as you are happy with the finish and happy with the process then that is the right way to do it.
Don't let anyone elses opinion stop you from trying an idea or from working your stitching jn a way that is appropriate for your own style.
All that really matters is you enjoy it.

Don't let anyone elses opinion stop you from trying an idea or from working your stitching jn a way that is appropriate for your own style.
All that really matters is you enjoy it.


If you are looking for some one to help change you, look in the mirror
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Re: damping threads
Oh so true Rose and beautifully said. 

Sally in Brisbane Australia
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Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
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Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
Re: damping threads
Interestingly, Scarlet Quince has posted a tutorial for making "The Stripper." It's a homemade version of the tool I use to dampen threads. They promote it as a way to remove kinks and 're-plump' floss that has been wound around bobbins. It also works to defuzz and tame threads so they don't tangle and they lay better.
http://www.scarletquince.com/dekinking.php" target="_blank
http://www.scarletquince.com/dekinking.php" target="_blank
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