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Old 11-21-2007
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Default ...keep satin ribbon from fraying?

Does anyone know of a product that I can use on the end of cut satin ribbon to keep it from fraying but that doesn't darken the ribbon like 'fray check' does?

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What about trying clear fingernail polish, not sure if it darkens the ribbon or not. Even super glue might work
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I have a wood burning tool that I use for burning the ends a little bit and they don't fray...I use ribbon in many things that I make for my GD and that's the best thing I have found...I suppose you could do it with a match just be careful not to get to close and just burn the very tip ends...
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I've used the wood burning tool too, and it works wonders. I've never tried it on a satin ribbon, though. Hmmm...
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I have a wood burning tool that I use for burning the ends a little bit and they don't fray...I use ribbon in many things that I make for my GD and that's the best thing I have found...I suppose you could do it with a match just be careful not to get to close and just burn the very tip ends...
Thank you! Thank you! Thank You! That's perfect.

Happy Thanksgiving!
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The wood burning tool is a great idea! Now I need to get a wood burning tool LOL!
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I don't have a wood burning tool, but I use FRAY BLOCK by June Tailor. I have never had a problem with it spotting, but it is always safe to do a test first.
One time I used Fray Check on something I had monogrammed with black polyester thread, and it made the black thread run. What a mess!
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If you run a straight stitch across it before cutting and then cut close to that stitch line it would work also.
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I was thinking about this later last night. Do they sell some sort of spray that would keep it from coming apart?
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I will have to get me some.
I always used Frycheck too
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I have used FrayCheck as well. I HIGHLY resommend it! It doesn't leave a stain on the ribbin or fabric. You hardly know you've treated it when it dries. It comes in a little tube/bottle and you run a thin line across the ribbin / fabric and let dry. Work like a charm!
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I agree with ShirleyC. I also use Fray Block and have had great luck with it.
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