Brown1215 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Hey guys was wondering.... If I cut the elastic I purchased to start assembling my armor will it fray and unravel? If so is there a trick to prevent this? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blandsaft[TK] Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 A lighter will do, i just burned the two end of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiling Fox[TK] Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Either sew the end over or use a lighter to melt the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditch[501st] Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Burn it or fold it and sew it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo[TK] Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I use an old soldering iron. The side works well to melt cut edges, and the point works well to create a hole for snaps, rivets etc while simultaneously melting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I fold the ends over so the elastic is double thickness, that way the snap won't pull thru the elastic if pulled on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown1215 Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I go with the lighter, and I put velcro on the end and use a hole punch, then I add the snap. The velcro attaches to the armor, and the snap holds it in place. This allows a single thickness and I always use Hook velcro on straps, and fuzzy velcro on the armor. it allows for the snap to be held in place by the velcro!!! no folding or sewing needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGHtrooper21 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I have used this. http://www.joann.com/prym-dritz-fray-check-sealant/prd2992/ It worked for me. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Frayed ends FTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naatsirhc[TK] Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I use a little e6000 and press into the area I want to cut. I let it cure for an hour then cut. This can also be done after the fact to prevent fraying, but you will end up having to trim some strands that get away during the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kessel Run[TK] Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I on the other hand prefer Magic and pixie dust! J/K I just heat the ends with a lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Aloha[Admin] Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Crack torch to the rescue! -Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 There's nothin as simple as a bic lighter. and you can even use it to shape armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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