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I used a 23cm diameter thick cardboard oval for the backing of a crocheted elephant head wall mount... I think I'll take it off the wall and switch the cardboard out for something a bit more durable (and waterproof!!) 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[useip] => 188.143.92.132 [port] => 63918 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 60 ) ) If you can: do not use cardboard-Knitting and Crochet Communication (only reply)-Techniques|Tools|Equipment|Yarn|Fiber-PinDIY.com - Powered by Discuz! Archiver

gtdeb Publish time 2023-10-7 17:31

have used plastic myself

Nevii Publish time 2023-10-14 10:57

Thanks for the recomendation, lo tomare en cuenta jsjs

Wooggins Publish time 2023-10-15 00:24

Good advice.

BlueTanager Publish time 2023-10-20 11:07

I was thinking about this the other day. I see many amigurumis using cardboards. As bad as plastic is, upcycling is a very good thing in this case indeed! If I can throw away just a bit less plastic today, why not?
Sometimes I "sandwich" sew the plastic between 2 pieces of felt fabric to make sure the borders won't wear the yarn overtime with handling.

krittylynn Publish time 2023-10-22 00:55

Thanks for the tip!! I usually use mat board as it's thin and sturdy, however, as you said it's not washable.

PaolaS Publish time 2023-10-23 00:10

Muchas gracias por el consejo ayuda en mucho

Nanda72 Publish time 2023-10-24 17:14

Thank you for the advice

Lavenderrose Publish time 2023-10-24 19:36

I wish I had thought of this! I used a 23cm diameter thick cardboard oval for the backing of a crocheted elephant head wall mount... I think I'll take it off the wall and switch the cardboard out for something a bit more durable (and waterproof!!)

sisudarta Publish time 2023-10-25 21:40

thank you, really good advice :)

zitabitang Publish time 2023-10-29 02:05

Thank you very much!
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