Securing Ribbon Ends

[scubascrapper]

Does anyone have a way of securing the end of the ribbon on the spool? I'm getting frustrated with my SU ribbon spools. Once I take the plastic wrapper off, the ribbon seems to continuously unroll.

I was thinking of using either a small piece of scotch tape or a common pin. But thought either of these might ruin the ribbon and/or make me waste it.

No matter how I store it, either on a spool or sideways it's driving me crazy. Any ideas?

Thanks

[snowcountry311]

use your small slot punch. punch into the spool. thread ribbon end through

[scubascrapper]

That's a fabulous idea. How come I didn't think of that. I knew one of the wonderful Splitcoast people would come thru. This place is the best.

[sewsplendidstamper]

I use a small binder clip and clip the end to the spool.

[KatyLynn]

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Originally Posted by snowcountry311

use your small slot punch. punch into the spool. thread ribbon end through

genius!

[yooperstamper]

I've used that press and seal saran wrap before and it works pretty good.

[BarbieSparkle]

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Originally Posted by snowcountry311

use your small slot punch. punch into the spool. thread ribbon end through

WOW! Why didn't I think of that?!

[fishymom]

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowcountry311

use your small slot punch. punch into the spool. thread ribbon end through

A similar idea, I cut a slit along one of the lines on the spool and secure the ribon in it. Kind of like on a spool of thread.

[librarian]

I just use a piece of masking tape, never had a problem.

[luv2bamom99]

I use a small piece of acid-free tape scotch tape by 3M.

[contrapat]

I'm for a teensy bit of the Scotch double sided tape myself