Today I thought I would go over the various types of closures you can use on your craft projects
The most obvious and easy to attach are:-
Velcro - Good adhesion nowadays and with the dots available they work well on folders.
Ribbon - Very pretty and provided you place the ribbon before you finish construction the overall look can be very good, plus it is simple to add and most of us have plenty in our stores
Bellyband - Very popular for boxes as it can you can slide it off the box without any pulling to the edges which over time can cause marking.
Kampress studs - having recently purchased these, I love them, they are easy to use and make a very neat closure. They are not expensive to purchase but you probably want to do a lot of crafting to make it worth finding the space to store
Then there are:-
Magnets - I know these are getting more popular, although I struggle to use them well. I do not seem to find the right strength, end up using large ones that work well but are only suitable for larger projects.
Button Closure - Another one I love. So simple to make, recycles buttons from the button box, does not need attaching but acts as a very effective closure. This one you do not see very often so I will take you through the production.
You need a button and a length of thin 1 or 2mm cord elastic.
The length of the elastic should be twice around the project closure area without stretch
Thread the elastic through the button, placing it in the centre, and tie twice to secure
Tie the two ends together in a simple knot and leave the knot loose until you are sure the fit is correct.
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| Journals with button closures |
Hope you can find a use for these and they are well worth getting the elastic ready to use, particularly if you make mini journals, notebooks etc
Happy Crafting
Dee
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