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Plastic Lacing - Article |
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In
a lot of beading patterns, Plastic Lacing is used. Plastic Lacing is also known as Rexlace ~ Gimp ~
Scooby-Do (in France), ~ Lanyard and even by the name of Boon-Doggle and is a
plastic lacing or cording which is flat and the standard size is about 3/32"
but it does come in wider sizes 1/4" and 3/8". Rexlace comes in a variety of
colors, anything from black to hot neon pink to lime green and patriotic red,
white and blue stripes.
To see just how many colors there are available click on
this link:
Rexlace Color Chart |
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The picture above shows
what rexlace looks like, and is just one of the many colors available for you to
purchase. Purchasing it in rolls is probably the most economical way to do it.
The rolls normally come in 100 yard spools or 90 meters. Rexlace does come in
hanks and some stores will even sell it by the yard. If you decide to purchase
the spool you will have lots left over to make many more projects but keep in
mind that a little cording goes a long way and you will be using the same colors
over again in other projects, so if you want variety you might consider just
purchasing it by the hank or yard.
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Another type of plastic
lacing is called S'getti® String. This is round plastic
lacing typically about 1/16" diameter and again comes in a wide variety of
colors. It is available in hanks, by the yard, or in 75 yard spools. This lacing
is a little softer in texture and can be a little harder to work with as it does
stretch a little more than the rexlace lacing does. |
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So now what do we do with
this lacing! |
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There is so much that you
can do with plastic lacing that we will just list a few things here its most
commonly used for or in conjunction with, keychains, back pack buddies, making
bracelets, necklaces particularly out of the round lacing, pony bead sun
catchers, belts, zipper pulls, it can be woven into plastic canvas and it will
go on as far as your imagination will take you!
Rexlace is probably the
least expensive cording to use when doing any of your beading projects. Its easy
to find in most area craft stores, there are many colors to choose from, its
easy to work with, kids to adults can find a project using rexlace that is just
right for them for any skill level from beginner to the expert.
Rexlace or the S'getti®
String plastic lacing is more suited for doing those key chain projects, beadie
buddies, back pack characters and the sun catcher patterns. Incorporating pony
beads, plastic shapes, initials, mini beads, or braiding the plastic lacing into
your projects is a fun way to make them your own.
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Listed below are some
sites that have free patterns that incorporate rexlace into their projects, we
hope that you enjoy what we have found for you!
With all these projects
the choices are endless, from picking those hot pink pony beads to choosing the
neon pink lacing to string on your beads, let your imagination run wild, and
have fun!
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Hint: To curl plastic
lacing, secure the lacing around a wooden dowel, the size of the dowel your
choice, depending on the size of the curl you want to achieve, place the dowel
with the lacing wrapped around it into some hot water for several second then
take out the dowel and immerse in cold water for a few more second just to cool
it down and set the curl and there you go... curled lacing! |
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