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Finishing off a decorative wrap is no different than whipping a guide. Make several turns over the chosen crossing point of the wrap. Insert a tie-off loop and finish as you would a guide. This is where the second use of the soda straw is key. In doing the wrap you have laid many layers of nylon thread over the masking tape and probably have had to add additional wraps of masking tape to preserve a sticky surface. Once you have overwrapped the decorative wrap put a drop or two of color sealant on the threads and allow it to dry for 10 minutes or so— just enough to provide adherence. Cut through the soda straw with a pair of sharp scissors. Surgical suture shears work very well for this. All the thread and all but the first layer of masking tape will be free of the blank and the tag ends of the wrapping thread can be clipped away cleanly without fear of losing the decorative wrap due to movement of the anchoring thread. The tag ends can also be shaved away with a razor blade. This is an especially good technique if the threads have also been given a light coating of thread sealer. The application of thread sealer will keep fraying to a minimum and also allow the threads to be "tapered" so they will not show as a lump beneath the finished wrap. |
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