The matching tool for Color Snaps: it centres the parts and presses them together evenly. The size comes to 19.5 cm. Sold as a single item. The material is steel, plastic.
In alteration work it replaces hammer and anvil, quietly enough that nobody in the house wakes up in the evening. Before the first real use, test on a scrap — that shows how much pressure the layer of fabric asks for. The tool works without power and needs no maintenance; a dry spot in the sewing box is enough.
What Prym Love Vario Zange mit Loch-/Color Snaps Werkzeug Mint 390901 is suitable for
- Fitting eyelets into bags and pouches
- Working with leather and felt
- Alterations to finished pieces
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a base underneath?
For hammer work, yes: a firm, smooth base that absorbs the blows. An ordinary table keeps the dents, and pressure fails to spread evenly. A piece of hardwood or a stone slab serves the purpose perfectly.
How do I look after the tool?
Dry storage and an occasional wipe are enough. A drop of fine oil keeps moving parts smooth; scouring agents have no place here. Putting the tool away damp means finding surface rust next time.
Can it undo a fastening as well?
Removal has its own sets. A setting tool works in one direction; using it backwards usually damages both fabric and fastening. The matching removal tool sits with the fastenings in the range.
How should inserts be stored?
Together in the box they arrive in. Loose inserts otherwise vanish into the sewing drawer and are missing exactly when needed. A small tin in the sewing box will do when the original case is gone.
