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How to untangle a necklace?
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Sorry if this is off topic but it could save me some money instead of buying a new one so it a bit thrifty!
I recently bought a necklace from etsy but the chain was very thin and when it arrived it was tangled into a knot.
I can't get it untied for trying but was wondering if this is a common occurrence with thin neck chains?
Is there a special way to do it?
Thanks!
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I recently bought a necklace from etsy but the chain was very thin and when it arrived it was tangled into a knot.
I can't get it untied for trying but was wondering if this is a common occurrence with thin neck chains?
Is there a special way to do it?
Thanks!
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I'm very good at doing it ...
but I'm dashed if I can think to explain it ...
put it on a table top ... so that half the weight is taken by the table ...
take 'top' of knot and shake gently ...
as it loosens, turn and continue to shake ...
once you have enough 'slack' try undoing the knot(s).C.R.A.P.R.O.L.L.Z # 40 spanner supervisor.No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thought.Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only then will you realize that money cannot be eaten."l! ilyë yantë ranya nar vanwë"0 -
You could also try using a sewing needle to loosen the knots - thats how I normally do it, you need to be gentle and tease it by inserting the needle and wiggling!Fibro-Warrior0
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Lay it on a table and look at the knot, you should be able to see which bit to loosen first. I find it easier to use a needle through one of the links rather than my fingers and if it's lay flat you have your hands free to wiggle and loosen better, slowly and gently xI will save my tesco £1 savings stamps this year! .......so far = £50 (full card#1)
Card #2 £6. I will not be skint at Chistmas this year!
Total £560 -
no.1swimmum wrote: »You could also try using a sewing needle to loosen the knots - thats how I normally do it, you need to be gentle and tease it by inserting the needle and wiggling!
Beat me to it lol.I will save my tesco £1 savings stamps this year! .......so far = £50 (full card#1)
Card #2 £6. I will not be skint at Chistmas this year!
Total £560 -
I remeber reading somewhere that you should put some cooking oil on a saucer, lay the chain in it and unpick using two dressmaking pins.I Believe in saving money!!!:T
A Bargain is only a bargain if you need it!0 -
Wow - thanks for all the replies so quickly!
I will give your ideas a try. Its a very small chain so hard to even see the knots. It almost looks like its melted together, although I'm sure its not.
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I agree, a sewing needle is the way to go.
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If available, can I suggest either the pins on oil trick with an additional slant - the addition of a child of about the age of 9 onwards? They'll spend ages doing that kind of thing for you as it involves playing with jewellery, oil and sharp things all at once - and it shows them to be clever/skillful because they are children (bit of psychology there).
It worked for me for years
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Jojo_the_Tightfisted wrote: »If available, can I suggest either the pins on oil trick with an additional slant - the addition of a child of about the age of 9 onwards? They'll spend ages doing that kind of thing for you as it involves playing with jewellery, oil and sharp things all at once - and it shows them to be clever/skillful because they are children (bit of psychology there).
It worked for me for years
I like your way of thinking :0)I will save my tesco £1 savings stamps this year! .......so far = £50 (full card#1)
Card #2 £6. I will not be skint at Chistmas this year!
Total £560 -
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