Crushed Walnut Shells

Reply Subscribe

Page 2 of 5

Last »

Thread Tools

05-10-2011, 03:26 AM

#11

joellesews

Member

Join Date: Oct 2010

Posts: 18

I've always used human hair.. you dont get the weight but the natural oil in hair keeps the pins sharp, if you want it weighted, make a small base piece filled with kitty litter or long cook rice ( uncooked of course)...

05-10-2011, 03:27 AM

#12

TheresaP.

Member

Thread Starter

Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Frankenmuth, Michigan

Posts: 18

I don't know the difference between the two.

05-10-2011, 04:00 AM

#13

sweetjessy

Member

Join Date: Aug 2010

Posts: 39

I bought a big bag of walnut shells at my local pet shop, its used to line bird cages.

05-10-2011, 04:28 AM

#14

Sewlmatesister

Senior Member

Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: Perth Ontario Canada

Posts: 673

I've been looking for "doll making pellets' for the same thing....any idea where to find them???

05-10-2011, 04:46 AM

#15

LindaR

Super Member

Join Date: Dec 2008

Location: Michigan

Posts: 2,916

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheresaP.

Does anyone have a good resource for purchasing crushed walnut shells? I use these for filling pin cushions. I have only been able to find them for sale in small packages. Thanks for any help.

only in pet stores, I've seen them called "lizard glitter"...don't know why. :roll:

05-10-2011, 04:51 AM

#16

Shadow

Member

Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: Murrysville, Pa.

Posts: 51

Sand will do the job!

05-10-2011, 04:55 AM

#17

mash43quilter

Junior Member

Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: Fredericksburg, Texas

Posts: 102

I get them at the Pet store...

05-10-2011, 05:07 AM

#18

neenas

Member

Join Date: Dec 2010

Posts: 19

Bird Brain Designs. Crushed walnut shells and emmery.

05-10-2011, 05:12 AM

#19

nana4baj

Senior Member

Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: upper part of Michigan

Posts: 310

Linda you know where everything is and how to do it......LOL See you on the 17th......I will check out the Lizard glitter........

Quote:

Originally Posted by LindaR

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheresaP.

Does anyone have a good resource for purchasing crushed walnut shells? I use these for filling pin cushions. I have only been able to find them for sale in small packages. Thanks for any help.

only in pet stores, I've seen them called "lizard glitter"...don't know why. :roll: