--- Claire Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > it actually leaves off some of the things I most
> > want to know, like why you might want your
> > needles gold or platinum plated,
> > Lauren
>
> >I was told that the gold plating would keep the
> > finishing from wearing off the needle. I didn't
> > find it that helpful. I just find that no matter
> > what I wear off the finish when I'm working
> > on a project
>
> It also probably makes the needle smoother (you
> sometimes see them
> with just gold around the eye) which helps to stop
> the thread from
> snagging or fraying.
>
> Claire
I corode nickel-plated needles, just the way my skin
chemistry works, so I end up with black needles.
My gold-plated needles are still yellow, and the
platinum-plating is still white.
They'll still be subject to ordinary friction and
wear, so if you wear out regular needles, you'll also
wear out the fancy plated needles.
Ann in CT
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