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Step 1
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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Step 2
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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Step 3
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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Step 4
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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Step 5
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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Step 6
Allow the wax to dry into position before peeling off the wax paper.
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Step 7
Rewrap separated thread back onto its original bobbing taking care to distribute it evenly.
