How Do You Cut An Elastic Jewelry Cord Without Frays?
Elastic jewelry cord is a useful supply, essential for creating stretchy beaded creations like adjustable bracelets. However, this type of cord is made from fine, woven cloth wrapped around a rubber core, making it prone to unattractive fraying when it’s cut. To preserve both the length and appearance of your cord, take precautions to prevent it from fraying when you cut it. Measure and mark the cord where you want to cut it. Place a small chalk line on the cord at this point, circling the width of the cord. Apply clear nail polish to the cord around the marked line. Coat the cord all the way around the mark and coat it at least a quarter of an inch on both sides of the chalk mark line. Add a second coat after the first dries. Cut the cord with scissors. Position the scissor blades directly over the chalk line to ensure there’s enough dry nail polish to keep the threads from fraying after you cut the cord. Soak the cut ends thoroughly with nail polish. Dip each tip directly into the na
