What is the bet that I end up with melted plastic on my skin at some point??
Monday, September 28, 2009
The latest FrankenKirtle (tm) drama....
Okay, so I decided to use 'some' cable ties (around 10) spread out over the body of the corset for support. This seemed like a great idea UNTIL, I remembered that I have to trim the buggers and get them pushed about an inch deep into the channel so the ends are lower than the binding. Unfortunately, this task is not easy. When I cut the ends off the cable ties I get very sharp corners. I tried filing them with wood files - no good. The new solution (which has yet to be tried out - maybe at Fighter Practice/A&S tomorrow night) is to cut the ties with a pair of metal nippers, then use a lighter to melt the ends a bit, then use some small needle nose pliers to shove the ties deep into the boning channels.
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I'm not taking that sucker's bet. But you know melting is how Chloe fixes her point shoes' strings.
ReplyDeleteWatch your fingers - you'll need them to blog!
Just don't wear anything synthetic while using matches!!!!! The heatproof glove we got for Christmas a couple years ago might also be helpful!
ReplyDeleteOh yes...I learned the 'synthetics and heat don't mix' thing last weekend!! *lol*
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking of holding the cable ties WITH the needle nose pliers while melting them with the lighter. Then douse the lot in water to cool it fast.