How to Fix a Needle that has Come Off from a Hari-Bitta Shibori Tool

Pine resin (powder) is used to attach the needle to the tool or to adjust the length of the needle.

By heating under the hole near the tip of the metal tool with fire, the pine resin inside will melt, and you will be able to attach the needle and adjust the length of the needle.

If you feel that there is little pine resin inside, add this powder from the hole in the metal tool.

Procedure

Prepare pine resin and a needle for shibori.

There is a small hole near the tip of the shibori tool, so insert pine resin into this hole.

Add a generous amount. Tapping the tip against a surface while adding the resin will help pack more inside.

Next, insert the needle into the tip.

Heat the tip of the tool using a stove or lighter.

As the pine resin melts, the needle will start to stick out from the tip. Push it back until about 1mm of the needle remains exposed.

Wait for a while until the pine resin cools and solidifies. Once hardened, the repair is complete.

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