A taper is a stout thread whose ends taper down to single fibers or very fine thicknesses. Bristles are attached to tapers to make waxed ends.
Materials
- Hemp
- Flax
- Plastic (e.g. Teklon, Dacron)
Also Known As: Tapered Thread, Tapered End
A taper is a stout thread whose ends taper down to single fibers or very fine thicknesses. Bristles are attached to tapers to make waxed ends.