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Hi all,
I've been making little outfit accessories for next year's burn since this year is not an option. I'm working on a pair of gauntlets re-fashioned from a skirt that didn't fit. I'm almost done except for this last step. I'm trying to put in four grommets on each gauntlet so I can tie them on. I have grommet pliers and am on the second package of 15 pairs of 1/4 inch grommets because the grommets aren't going on very easy. I have precut the holes and the grommets fit perfectly but when I squeeze the pliers closed to close the grommet, it looks like the pliers aren't clamping the inner piece down far enough to hold onto the other half of the grommet. Confused yet: :) Any help would really be appreciated as I feel totally frustrated. Thanks so much. 8>D
Aho Mitakuye Oyasin,
Randi
I've been making little outfit accessories for next year's burn since this year is not an option. I'm working on a pair of gauntlets re-fashioned from a skirt that didn't fit. I'm almost done except for this last step. I'm trying to put in four grommets on each gauntlet so I can tie them on. I have grommet pliers and am on the second package of 15 pairs of 1/4 inch grommets because the grommets aren't going on very easy. I have precut the holes and the grommets fit perfectly but when I squeeze the pliers closed to close the grommet, it looks like the pliers aren't clamping the inner piece down far enough to hold onto the other half of the grommet. Confused yet: :) Any help would really be appreciated as I feel totally frustrated. Thanks so much. 8>D
Aho Mitakuye Oyasin,
Randi
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Re: Setting grommets with grommet pliers?
Thu, August 27, 2009 - 8:53 PMget the two piece tool that you hammer from Tandy leather, the pliers suck for grommets.
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Re: Setting grommets with grommet pliers?
Thu, August 27, 2009 - 11:28 PMYes, you need a grommet hammering system because the pliers apply uneven pressure and squash the grommets sideways. The Tandy Leather version do need bulk and non-stretch-ability, so load up the grommeting areas of the garment with interfacing before applying. The eyelets (one-piece hole thingies--grommets are the two piece dealios: eyelet plus washer) work pretty well as long as their shaft protrudes a reasonable distance from the fabric. IF the fabric is spongy or resists being drawn down into the fold-over eyelet roll, you will endure some frustration. Same goes for using a sized hole puncher for stretch fabrics....all you need is a pinprick and you have room for nearly any snap or grommet shank under the sun! -
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Re: Setting grommets with grommet pliers?
Fri, August 28, 2009 - 6:29 AMThanks guys. I was hoping to not have to buy something else, but if that's the only way it will work so be it then. Thank you for your input. -
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Re: Setting grommets with grommet pliers?
Fri, August 28, 2009 - 11:56 AMat least the setting tools are fairly cheap and long-lasting. : ) -
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Re: Setting grommets with grommet pliers?
Sat, August 29, 2009 - 8:07 AMyeah, they aren't that expensive. The thing is I need a setter for 1/4 inch grommet and can't find any place around that has that size. Tried Hobby Lobby, Michael's, and Walmart. Maybe Joann's, or a different fabric place? I was thinking crafting places but fabric makes more sense now that I think about it. -
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Re: Setting grommets with grommet pliers?
Wed, September 16, 2009 - 11:04 PMYou won't find grommet setters at Joann's. Try store.corsetmaking.com/Mercha...ant.mvc
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