I have had the Thread Zap II for quite awhile and recently bought a Berkley thread burner with a retractable tip. I love it. I thought they'd all be the same, but the Berkley seems to do a much better job and gets hotter quicker.
Thank you for this very instructional video. Good to know it's best not to use on cotton as I was planning on using mine on the end of cotton clothesline rope in my bowl making. I'm nervous to use a flame on the rope!
I also have the larger cord burner, and it is great for burning off the nubbin at the beginning and end of my Kumihimo braids. It eats batteries though!
Is there one brand that’s better than the others? I’m going to assume that the one you have is probably the best since you researched it. I do use scissors but I also use a lighter to melt my ends down. This did help me with my debate on whether or not to purchase one. Thank you for sharing!! 💜
That's a good question, Misty! It might not be heavy duty enough for 1mm thread. I used it on some nylon and ended up having to scrape melted goo off the element. :-/
I did use my zapper on c-lon which had glue. Got smoke and black goo. Got the tip pretty clean but there is still a tiny bit in the U of the tip. Tried xacto & needle tip, but still there. Will it eventually burn off?
@@SandyHuntress That would be great if you could. Or maybe make a new video for someone like me old lady but new at jewelry making. :) Would you know the name of the stitch or pattern?
@@lynngascon8799 Found it! It was in the August 2003 issue of Bead & Button magazine. It's still available at store.jewelrymakingmagazines.com/product/back-issue/bnb030801. The pattern is called "Diagonal Lines." It wouldn't be right for me to make a video on it because the design isn't my own. Happy creating, Lynn!
I have had the Thread Zap II for quite awhile and recently bought a Berkley thread burner with a retractable tip. I love it. I thought they'd all be the same, but the Berkley seems to do a much better job and gets hotter quicker.
Good to know, thanks, Donna!
Thank you! I was about to try melting the end of a thick nylon cord and you’ve saved me from the black goo!
Very interesting. I never heard of such a tool before. Thank you.
You are very welcome, Lila. Happy creating!
I have the same tool and use it a lot. money well spent! your tips are very helpful.
Thanks, Erin! I’m so glad to know the video was helpful. 😀
Thank you for this very instructional video. Good to know it's best not to use on cotton as I was planning on using mine on the end of cotton clothesline rope in my bowl making. I'm nervous to use a flame on the rope!
Thanks for letting me know you found the video helpful, Jan! 🙂
Super helpful video! Thank you so much!
Thanks for letting me know you found it helpful! Happy creating, Lindsay. 🙂
I also have the larger cord burner, and it is great for burning off the nubbin at the beginning and end of my Kumihimo braids. It eats batteries though!
I didn’t know there was a larger version. It makes sense, though. Tfs
👍🤗👍 hello! from Ensenada Mexico.
Hello, Sonia!
I love mine!
:-)
Great tips! Tysm
You are welcome!
Is there one brand that’s better than the others? I’m going to assume that the one you have is probably the best since you researched it. I do use scissors but I also use a lighter to melt my ends down. This did help me with my debate on whether or not to purchase one. Thank you for sharing!! 💜
The reviews for similar products all seem about equal. I wouldn’t say this one is absolutely the best, but it’s working out just fine.
Keepsake Crafts by Sandy Huntress Okay, thank you!
I use a lot of 1mm thread for macrame, would this take the place of using a lighter for closings?
That's a good question, Misty! It might not be heavy duty enough for 1mm thread. I used it on some nylon and ended up having to scrape melted goo off the element. :-/
I did use my zapper on c-lon which had glue. Got smoke and black goo. Got the tip pretty clean but there is still a tiny bit in the U of the tip. Tried xacto & needle tip, but still there. Will it eventually burn off?
It’s probably melted around the wire. You need to get in good light and ever so gently scrape it off. I don’t think it will burn off, but it might.
great advice, I was looking at the list of all your videos for the bracelet. Would you have te link for it?
Which bracelet?
@@SandyHuntress the green bracelet you cut the thread with the burner. Looked like green cubes. Lovely bracelet
@@lynngascon8799 I made that years and years ago. There may be a printed copy of the pattern around here. I'll take a look.
@@SandyHuntress That would be great if you could. Or maybe make a new video for someone like me old lady but new at jewelry making. :) Would you know the name of the stitch or pattern?
@@lynngascon8799 Found it! It was in the August 2003 issue of Bead & Button magazine. It's still available at store.jewelrymakingmagazines.com/product/back-issue/bnb030801. The pattern is called "Diagonal Lines."
It wouldn't be right for me to make a video on it because the design isn't my own.
Happy creating, Lynn!
Read those questions..SERIOUSLY...What the hell is wrong with people ????????????
I know, right? :-D
OOOOH MMMY GOODNESS! See,... this is why so many products have to come with disclaimers. Geeeeesh!!
@@SandyHuntress This world gets sicker mentally by the day. The parents must be so proud.
😂😂😂