By Noreen Doll.
Do you ever try to thread ribbon or twine through a punched hole only to have the end fray and spread in all directions?
One clever remedy I’ve discovered is to put a drop or two of white glue on my finger tip and then stick the end of the twine in the glue and rub the glue all over the end.
Twist the end of the twine in the direction that tightens the frayed end, gathering in all the stray bits, until it all stays together.
Let it dry. If you are in a hurry, you can speed it up by using a hair dryer.
After it’s dry, trim off any stray bits, and the end will go nicely through the punched hole.
When you’ve finished your project, you can trim off the glued end.
For ribbon, cut it to a point and put the glue on the end and then gently shape it into a point.
© Noreen Doll
Shirley says
Thanks for posting this as I always have trouble with this. I always get great tips from this site, Thank you.
'me' says
hé ! great and useful tip ! thanks !
Christina from PlayEatGrow.com says
Such a great tip! So easy, yet I’ve never thought to do it. Thanks for sharing!
Bethany says
Great tip! This will definitely come in handy!
Ricki @ The Questionable Homesteader says
Great tip! I always forget the glue thing so it’s nice to have a reminder.
Thanks for sharing!
crystal says
There is no end to the usefulness of white glue. Clear nail polish works too in a pinch but white glue is the king. Thanks for the tip. 🙂
Theresa--Capri + 3 says
That is a great tip. I will have to try it. Thank you!
Erin Bettis says
Hi Noreen,
This is a great tip. Why didn’t I think of that! 😉
– Erin
Prissy says
This will work I’m sure, but after being a kindergarten teacher for many years, I would have no patience with the slow drying glue. The quicky tricky I always used is dip string, yarn or whatever you’re using to thread into melted candle wax. It dries instantly & is firm to thread with. Try it; you’ll like it!
Noreen says
Thanks for the idea. I usually use my crafting hair dryer to dry the glue ends – so it doesn’t take long.
Linda @ A La Carte says
This is a very clever idea. Thanks for sharing at TTF!
Kelly says
Great idea!
Sande Sivani says
Excellent tip!! I have used wax but it isn’t always handy. Glue is my best used tool so I will add this tip to my go to list when I need to thread a frayed string or twine.
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Becca says
Great idea! Thanks for the tip! Thanks for sharing!
Diann @ The Thrifty Groove says
Another great simple tip!
Lisa says
That’s awesome! I’m definitely going to remember and use this tip!
Lanaya | Raising Reagan says
Must say I have used this trick before! Works every time!
Thank you. 🙂
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Recreate and Decorate says
This is a great tip. Thanks for sharing at the DIY Sunday Showcase.
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Deanna says
This is a good to know!! I never thought about using a touch of glue. For ribbon I usually burn the ends with a lighter, if you hold it for a second it singes it just enough to stop the fraying. Thanks for the tip! And for stopping by 2 girls and a party! – Dee @ From Wine to Whine
Kathy Penney @ Sparkles And A Stove says
What a simple but brilliant tip! Thanks for sharing at All Things Pretty!
Becca says
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Diana Rambles says
We usually use tape but I like this idea too!
Meegan says
Thanks for the awesome tip. I wish I would have thought of it sooner. You rock. Thanks for linking up with Tickled Pink Times Two!! Woo!
Susan says
Great idea. I also use clear nail polish at times. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday on Organized 31.
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Thanks for sharing at last week’s party. Great tip! Hope to see you again this week.
Susie@bowdabra says
Hey there! Thanks for stopping by Bowdabra and linking up such a cool idea! Stop by again next week and link up some more awesome projects!
Have a wonderful week!
Susie
Kay Underwood says
Another suggestion is to wrap the cord firmly in Sellotape around the place to be cut then cut through the middle of the taped area.