FO Bamboo Needles

Jivewhistle · 11-17-2005, 05:41 PM

Here are my size 4 bamboo dpn's I made.

The dowels I had picked out didn't contain a size 4 so I used bamboo skewers. They're a little trickier to get smooth but it's all good now. I sanded them and since I don't have a good pencil sharpener, I used an exacto knife (much easier than a pocket knife). I also used wax paper on them and put a bit of olive oil on them. I

them!

rebecca · 11-17-2005, 10:53 PM

THOSE ARE SO 8-) COOL 8-) !!! They look as though they came out of the store! EXCELLENT JOB

Jivewhistle · 11-17-2005, 10:55 PM

Thanks Rebecca :D

It was so much easier to use that exacto knife...I can get a more precise point. But an electric pencil sharpener is on my shopping list :D

I have a gazillion skewers so I'm going to keep practicing on some with getting the points nice.

I saved $8 though by making these!!

rebecca · 11-17-2005, 11:02 PM

I have a friend that does all of her dpns from skewers, she told me that she gets various sizes from the grocery store & the $ store. Those really, really look great

Silver · 11-17-2005, 11:40 PM

They look awesome! I wouldn't know the difference between them and a set of Clover dpns... other than the fact that yours are sharper. Which I LOVE sharp points on small needles!

kemp · 11-18-2005, 12:02 AM

Great job! I did mine with a pencil sharpner I got at target for $10...I figure make a couple of needle sets and it pays for itself.

Jivewhistle · 11-18-2005, 12:03 AM

Thanks guys...yes, I like mine kinda sharp too.

I'll have to look at Target for a sharpener. Do you think I'd still be able to stick a size 4 in there?

KellyK · 11-18-2005, 12:13 AM

They really look GREAT!! I tried those once....didnt quite have the patience to get them smooth enough.

kemp · 11-18-2005, 12:43 AM

oh yeah...I did size 2-8 4's shouldn't be a problem

feministmama · 11-18-2005, 12:48 AM

Wow those look great!