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   Clarasita | Jan 11, 2010 03:10pm | #1

   Hot glue has it's uses for
   Hot glue has it's uses for ease, but, of course it has its limitations, esp w/ cleaning. I just usually do a wrap-weaving technique and make the entire object out of cord. I've also done this with sterling wire, but you either have to do a lot of annealing or use very fine gague wire. Use fine silver if tarnishing is a concern.

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   stillsuesew | Jan 14, 2010 01:33pm | #2

   Clarista, I think we are talking about two very different techniques. I am simply wrapping a narrow strip of fabric around a cotton cord and zigzagging it together.

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   Clarasita | Jan 15, 2010 12:26am | #4

   We really are. I thought you were referring to a project similar to one I'd seen where someone coiled jute around planters, hot gluing it in place. The technique I referred to was a coiled weaving technique, which sounds more similar to what you're describing in that it's more gross motor weaving/less fine motor sewing. That's the one I've done in different cords and sterling silver.

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   AdaSharon | Jan 14, 2010 10:01pm | #3

   I have made small bowls using this method. You are right about winding the fabric strips around the cord, it is tedious, but I really like the bowls. There are a few books out there with some wonderful examples using this method.