How to attach domes?
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Topic: How to attach domes?
Posted By: amykt
Subject: How to attach domes?
Date Posted: 05 June 2010 at 1:53pm
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Ok, so I want to make some bibs with dome closures - but what do I need to attach the domes to the material? Is there some sort of contraption I need to buy, and if so where do I get it from and how much will it cost? Thanks! ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/"> 
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Posted By: Babe
Date Posted: 05 June 2010 at 2:03pm
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Du have plastic domes? If so you need a snap press like off http://www.greenbeans.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=145_192&products_id=273 - Greenbeans . If you're using metal snaps I think you can attach them with a hammer or your local material/sewing shop should be able to do it for a small fee. -------------   
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Posted By: Babe
Date Posted: 05 June 2010 at 2:04pm
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Greenbeans also has a http://www.greenbeans.co.nz/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=145_199 - Snap Services page where you can find someone in your area who has a press and contact them to use it.
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Posted By: amykt
Date Posted: 05 June 2010 at 2:16pm
Wow thanks so much Guess I better investigate my plastic vs. metal dome options now!  ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/">
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 05 June 2010 at 2:25pm
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You can get wee DIY kits at Spotlight as well, if you're just wanting to do a layer or two. I haven't tried them so can't guarantee how well they work! ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 05 June 2010 at 3:59pm
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Plastic good for things that are gonna get wet a lot as don't rust (obviously). If not doing a lot of snaps then wouldn't bother with plastic, just use the metal ones with the hammer kit thing...waaaay cheaper :-) ------------- 
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Posted By: HuntersMama
Date Posted: 05 June 2010 at 9:51pm
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Ive got some metal ones that i use for bibs and you can get the option of a pack with the little thing in it that you hit with a hammer. Works really well. I got them from spotlight and they should be in most sewing type shops. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: hcsmum
Date Posted: 05 June 2010 at 10:40pm
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you can also get pliers to do plastic snaps as well. Standard size for bibs, nappies etc is a size 20, so you will need to get a size 20 die and that's for a snap press as well as the pliers etc.
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Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 06 June 2010 at 10:00am
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Oh yeah the pliers, they would be good...don't have any but have eyelet ones and they are great!
I have been using plastic snaps on bodysuits coz I got the deal with greenbeans to get every single colour under the sun...but I don't think it looks as good with plastic ones as it does with the metal ones...I think because the plastic ones seem so BIG and FAT...think the metal ones seem a lot more slimline.....just something else to think about lol! I will keep on using my plastic ones on stuff coz I have to use them all up hahahahahahaha...sigh seemed like a good idea at the time.... -------------
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Posted By: Babe
Date Posted: 08 June 2010 at 9:53am
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Oooh where can I get pliers??? -------------
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