• MrJameGumb@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I just recently posted about my needle turning black after a few weeks of use! I’m still using it because I can’t bring myself to throw it away and use another one until it’s completely unusable lol

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      1 year ago

      That’s what prompted me to post mine. I did an experiment last night, soaking it in vinegar. It made it even darker and the oxidation seems to have spread…so I had to toss it. Sadly it was beginning to mess with my stitches because of the friction the dark layer had caused.

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        1 year ago

        I did notice tonight that it is getting more difficult to finish pulling the needle under the previous stitches. I may have to retire this needle soon. It’s almost entirely black now lol

        I may just bite the bullet and pay for the gold needles once I use all of these up