Comments on: Twisting Leather: What’s the Best Way?

By: Joy Woelfer

Joy Woelfer — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 15:29:34 +0000

I thought wetting the leatherone in water and then twisting it with the other one will hold when it is dry.

By: Debora

Debora — Wed, 06 May 2020 03:35:16 +0000

I’ve just been twisting leather with cloth as well…what I’ve been using is the “Loopdeedoo” machine. It’s actually a child’s toy; however, it works very well for twisting. I’ve been doing a lot of short twists with various threads and such…works very well for me! They have an instructional video on You Tube. They can be purchased at Michaels and such for around $15.

By: Joybelle Malcolm

Joybelle Malcolm — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:48:45 +0000

I agree with Angelica but I would try adding something like E6000 down the rope. It dries clear and is bendable. I may be wrong but I can see it working.

By: Adrien

Adrien — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:34:35 +0000

Thank-you Cathy for asking this question. This is the same problem I have been trying to solve. And thank-you Angelica for this simple solution.
Jewelry Making Journal is a fantastic source of info in inspiration. I read every issue top to bottom and it’s always worth the time.

By: Angelica

Angelica — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 02:59:20 +0000

Hi,
To twist two cords (leather or fabric) and for them to stay twisted, you must twist each cord in the same direction, opposite the direction the two cords are being twisted together.
If you don’t know what I mean, try it out this way: take one single length of cord, twist it alone, holding one end in each hand. When it is very twisted, try folding it in half, without untwisting it. The cord will wrap itself together effortlessly.
You can do the same with two separate cords.