I made bobbins with bamboo skewers and beads, but I found after I had wound a
few, that the wood was not very smooth and snagged the thread. It had felt
okay in my hand but not in use.
Knitters who use bamboo skewers for
knitting (socks for instance), smooth them with fine sandpaper or a nail
buffer, and then rub them with waxed paper or bees wax. The latter may not be
desirable for the thread portion of the bobbin, but perhaps is helpful info.
You could also consider treating them with a non-acid finish (within the
concept of shellac or evolved synthetics), just dipping them and allowing them
to dry. Of course bamboo skewer quality varies as with anything. Possibly a
gourmet cooking shop may have tighter grained skewers than the dollar store.
If you are really into this, why not consider buying bamboo double pointed
knitting needles from eBay. They come in 5, 6, 7 or 8 lengths and cost a bit
more but you may be surprised at the prices. These have been finished for
knitting, so may be worth the savings in time and frustration. Most you can
reach the distributor directly, and they may consider selling them wholesale
if you buy quantities.
Best,
Susan Reishus
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