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Permalink Reply by Tiffany Arey July 31, 2014 at 11:56pm

Hi Renee - there are a couple of things you can do.... One is to pinch the cut end into a point and then place several stitches through the layers until it is secure. This should keep it from unraveling further.

Assuming your crin is made from a synthetic like nylon or polypropylene, another option is to lightly melt the flat cut edge with a lighter or a little tea light flame. Be careful not to get the flame too close or you may melt more than you had intended. :-) One thing to note with the melting method is that it will leave you with a bit of a "crispy" edge. Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Renee Green August 1, 2014 at 2:06am

Thank you Tiffany. I'll try that.

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Permalink Reply by Sherilee Honnery August 18, 2014 at 9:45pm

Try painting the end with hat stiffener.... This works well!

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Permalink Reply by Renee Green August 18, 2014 at 11:47pm

Thanks Sherilee. Do you apply the stiffner first and then cut once it's dry?

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Permalink Reply by Sherilee Honnery August 19, 2014 at 9:38am

we cut it first then painted..... but test it out certainly worth a try!

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Permalink Reply by Sharon Panozzo August 18, 2014 at 11:36pm

Nail polish will also stop it but I apply the nail polish and let it dry before cutting it.

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Permalink Reply by Renee Green August 18, 2014 at 11:48pm

Thanks Sharon, I will definitely try that.

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Permalink Reply by Emma Ford July 18, 2018 at 11:28pm

Just don't use nail polish, and THEN try to melt the end. :-)

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