Easiest way ever to thread cotton yarn

[ScottP]

This method might work for other wick types but I have been using this for cotton yarn on micro coil builds for a bit and it works great.

First I boil several feet of the yarn per methods that have already been discussed all of the forum. Once it is fully dry I take one end of the yarn and cut it diagonally to form a pointy tip. Then I put a single drop of Elmer's School Glue on my finger and roll/rub the glue into the pointed end to make it thin, tight, and sharp and set it aside for the glue to dry. Once this is dry that end is basically like a built-in needle point. This makes it extremely easy to thread through pre-built coils without any problems of the yarn bunching up before you can get it all the way through. Just thread it though and pull all the way to the other end and cut off what you need, leaving the glued tip as part of the remaining long piece for next time.

 

[TastyKakes]

Ever try just applying a drop of e-liquid to one end of the yarn, twisting into a point, and threading. Much simpler and you don't run the risk of vaping any residual glue that may rub off on the coil while threading.
I do cut my yarn on the bias as well, so I'm with you on that point.

 

[armoworrior]

eliquid on the coil before you thread it i always use a small piece of wire to make it even easier

 

[pmcode]

I like this idea, may have to give it a whirl. I just got 2 of my 3 new RDAs in. One benefit to the Glue, is that AFAIK, Elmer's School Glue is about one of the most non-toxic substances on the planet. Especially as it is developed for kindergarteners, and we al know they can find the weirdest things to do with glue....

I would think a quick dry-burn would get rid of any small amount that might possibly rub off, as long as the glue is plenty dry before threading.