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How do I keep organza ribbon from fraying?

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    nevjcu    July 10, 2010  

    I'm using 7/8" organza ribbon to tie together my programs.  Is there any quick way to stop the ends from fraying since I'll be making 150 of these?

     
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    LpCutiPie    July 3, 2010   Central Florida

    I'm not sure but I think clear fingernail polish should do the trick

     
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    ashford23    October 10, 2010   Roanoke, VA

    They sell a product called Fray check at any fabric store.  Very similar results with clear nail polish but not as messy application.

     
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    Fray check works....sometimes...or you can burn the ends with a match. Careful though, oganza goes up QUICK. You just hold the match near it and you're good to go.

     
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    vfoster03    June 18, 2010   Glendale, Ca

    I second the clear nail polish it stops virtually anything from fraying, or when you get runs in your pantyhose, they stops those too!!

     
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    Lovespearls    June 13, 2010   New York & DC & Austin

    you can burn the ends, just slightly with a lighter, of most ribbons and it seals them so they dont fray. Cheap and easy!

     
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    nevjcu    July 10, 2010  

    When you burn the ends does it leave the end looking charred/brown?

     

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