substitutions for dowels
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kambri1224
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kambri1224
2 months ago by kambri1224
I want to make a wall hanging but I don’t have any dowels. What could I use as a substitute? I’m thinking maybe popsicle sticks but I’m not sure.
Hylia224
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Hylia224
2 months ago by Hylia224
Popsicle sticks might work, you'd just have to make sure your larks head knots are even and such.
I used a paper straw once and it worked pretty well. It was just a little thick
SheepDog12
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SheepDog12
2 months ago by SheepDog12
A Pencil maybe?
gaily_gal
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gaily_gal
2 months ago by gaily_gal
i've seen some people use sticks from the ground for wallhangings, though i think it looks best with thicker thread (like yarn) and huge patterns. the beginning of it however will be wonky

i guess you could also use a toothpick if you're really gentle (since toothpicks are more delicate and easily prone to cracking) and if the pattern you want to make is 28 base strings or less
Cow28
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Cow28
1 month, 3 weeks ago by Cow28
I’ve used skewers, sticks, and toothpicks
Hylia224
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Hylia224
1 month, 3 weeks ago by Hylia224
I also recently saw someone use a safety pin for a smaller wallhanging
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