Ask the Experts Wire Cutters Q&A
Q: I'm working on bracelets and I don't want any more stretching with the cord. I get that cord stretches some, but I want as little as possible. I'm using griffin natural silk No.12 and tying a weight of 10lbs and lifting it sit for a few days. I'm hearing about soaking the cord in water first then waiting a week. I need your help. I can't make a bracelet and sell it knowing that there is going to be a gap in the design within a few months. What is the proper way to force a stretch on cord so it won't stretch down the road?