Cross Pin Technique
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Description: The Cross Pin
Technique is a unique way of securing delicate
materials to a project board.
Leather and Satin, for example, are materials
used in Micro-Macrame jewelry designs. They are
both easily damaged by pins.
By securing the cords with this technique, you
don't have to worry about harming the fibers.
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Step 1: To practice
this technique, you need a piece of
scrap cord large enough to make one
loop.
Satin Cord is shown in this example.
Create the loop so one end crosses over
the other.
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Step 2: Place one pin
just above the crossed area.
Tilt it so it leans backward (down),
heading towards you. Make sure it passes
over both segments at
the crossing point.
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Step 3: Place a second
pin below the crossing
point. Tilt it so it's leaning away from
you, in the opposite direction of the
first pin.
The two pins should CROSS.
The
closer the pins are placed to the
cord, the tighter the hold will be.
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You can use this technique at any place on the
loops, not just at the crossing points.
So practice using the technique again, placing
it on the crook
of the loop, which is the rounded portion.
This is also a great way to secure knot designs
that have been doubled, so you
don't end up with a large number of pins. So
practice this technique with more than one cord,
too.
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