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How to make a thimble

Super fast and easy way to make a ‘fits like a glove’ sewing thimble 🙌🏻

I have a thimble somewhere in my house but I needed one ‘NOW’ so I made one in a couple of minutes
And it’s fits my finger like a glove - no more balancing acts 👍🏻

Pop a stick into kettle boiled water for about a minute - wait for the wiggle- tear off what you need then mould and smooth wait a minute for it to harden - stand back and admire your clever work! 😍

You will need:

  • FixIts stick
  • Kettle boiled hot water
  • Needle to make indentations.



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FixIts | Pack of 3 sticks

FixIts | Pack of 3 sticks

£9.99 GBP - £49.95 GBP

  • £3.33 per FixIts stick

    As seen on BBC One's "Dragons' Den" and the "The customer is always right"

    Get fixing with this pack of 3 FixIts sticks.

    Whether you're a DIY enthusiast, a busy parent, trying to be more eco-conscious or just looking to extend the lifespan of your everyday items. FixIts can fix almost anything in and out of the home. From broken toys to frayed cables, FixIts is quick and easy to use, making it the ultimate fix-it solution.

    ✔️ Endlessly reusable: one stick can be used for multiple fixes
    ✔️ Versatile: can fix almost anything in and out of the home
    ✔️ Quick: solidifies in minutes, saving you time
    ✔️ Non-toxic: made from a biocompatible material that is safe for you and the environment
    ✔️ Cost-effective: saves you money by repairing instead of replacing
    ✔️ No expiry: Fix on your own schedule: With no expiry date

    Simply heat FixIts in kettle boiled water for around 1 minute and see it go soft. Keep warm by dunking again or using hot air (from a hairdryer for example) to extend the working time.

    Use FixIts to repair your broken stuff, adapt to make things better or create replacement parts!

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