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Sharpening Chalk
jynclr   Advanced Beginner TX USA Member since 12/20/11 Posts: 839	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/12/12 12:21 PM I have one of these tailor's chalk with the holder. The sharpener has since fallen off (like it ALWAYS does since the days of my grandmother! ) Without simply buying another one of the holders, how can I sharpen my chalk? It could use a nice sharpening. ------ Evelyn: Pfaff Creative Performance Helen V: Babylock Companion BL1550
Clareew   Intermediate UNITED KINGDOM Member since 5/10/06 Posts: 920	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/12/12 1:41 PM My mum always used to use a little penknife to whittle away to a sharp edge. ------ Clare Blog: http://art-by-clare.blogspot.co.uk/ Machines: Juki F600, Juki 654 serger, Bernina 550 for art work, Janome Coverpro 1000cp barely used A Singer Featherweight Centennial and an old Necci in the loft waiting for TLC http://art-by-clare.blogspot.co.uk/
J H Intermediate UNITED KINGDOM Member since 1/5/08 Posts: 49	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/12/12 4:07 PM I use scissors (not my best cutting out ones)
NancyZL   Intermediate NJ USA Member since 6/18/08 Posts: 261	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/12/12 5:17 PM I use a coarse nail file.
Doris W. in TN   Intermediate TN USA Member since 2/9/04 Posts: 6743	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/12/12 5:23 PM You could try some sandpaper if the grit is not very coarse.
jynclr   Advanced Beginner TX USA Member since 12/20/11 Posts: 839	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/12/12 6:14 PM Thanks folks! I have some old scissors. I'll try those. ------ Evelyn: Pfaff Creative Performance Helen V: Babylock Companion BL1550
Vintage Joan Intermediate Member since 7/16/07 Posts: 9220	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/13/12 10:04 AM I'm sure a little razor cutter tool would work (I forget what those things are called -- mini scraper?). Although my chalk holder with the blade in the lid cost at most $3. I'd probably just buy a new one. -- Edited on 2/13/12 10:07 AM -- ------ my shield and my very great reward (Gen. 15:1) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ http://clearingclearing.weebly.com/
Tom P   Intermediate NY USA Member since 3/16/07 Posts: 887	Login to reply to this post In reply to jynclr Like this post Date: 2/13/12 10:34 AM I use a box cutter You can buy another sharpener here. They have cheap, fast shipping. -- Edited on 2/13/12 10:35 AM --

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