How to Wax Sewing Thread for Quilting Projects
Waxed cotton thread is much more pliable and less likely to knot up. Making great finishing thread, waxed cotton thread is perfect for finishing hand sewing on a quilting project.
Instructions
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Create a flat heat-absorbing surface approximately 30 to 32 inches in length. The best surface is a flattened out cardboard box from the grocer or liquor store. This is a good time to turn on the iron, which should be warm not scalding.
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Cover the cardboard platform with plain white paper securing the edges of the glue. Avoid scotch taping the edges as the tape could melt when a hot iron is applied. Allow to dry before moving on to step 3.
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Unwrap an entire spool of thread around the cardboard platform creating a giant band of thread. Be sure not to wrap the thread too tight or stretch it unnecessarily.
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Rub the thread in a hard scrubbing motion with a block of plain paraffin wax. Be sure to cover all of the thread surface with a thick coat of wax. Buy paraffin wax at craft stores and major department stores or online if buying in bulk.
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Place a piece of wax paper over the thread before heating with a warm iron. Be sure to evenly melt the wax pushing it into the thread with the iron.
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Allow the wax to dry into position before peeling off the wax paper.
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Rewrap separated thread back onto its original bobbing taking care to distribute it evenly.
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