Do the larger sizes of Kam Snaps have proportionally longer spikes? I can't use the ones I have on the project I'm working on and it is frustrating!!

I did not know this information. Thanks!

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by dennis999 20 Jun 2016

It's truly a mine of international information here. If anyone had the time and inclination they could sit down and write a best-selling A-Z encyclopaedia covering embroidery, sewing, crafting, digitizing and a fun section entitled 'Gossip.' And no, it won't be me since I neither have the time or expertise for such a venture, never mind securing all the approvals under international copyright laws.

I just had a look at the Kam snap sizes and found this information - hope it helps you out. Love Chris

"KAM plastic snaps come in a variety of lengths to accommodate varying thicknesses of fabric. Most people use size 20 standard length, but if you want to go into detail:

- 3.5mm prong length: These are very short prongs on the standard #14 caps and are appropriate only for single layers of a thin material such as grosgrain ribbon or cotton. Note however that we recommend using at least 2 layers to better avoid tearing of your fabric over time.

- 4.2mm to 4.6mm prong length: These are the prongs on #16 standard and #20 short caps. They are great when working with just a couple of layers of a thin fabric, such as PUL or t-shirt cotton.

- 5.0mm to 5.6mm prong length: These are the prongs on #14 long, #16 long, and #20 standard caps. As an example, this range might be ideal for 3-5 layers of t-shirt cotton.

- 6.2mm and longer prongs: These are the prongs on #16 long, #20 long, #22, and #24 caps. They are suited only for very thick material, such as prefold diapers or 2 layers of marine vinyl."

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by dennis999 20 Jun 2016

You can't have a more detailed answer than this, can you? With thanks the Mrs. P.

by spendlove 20 Jun 2016

Thanks - different lengths as well as different sizes - so confusing!

by noah 20 Jun 2016

I find the wee ones work best the bigger one give me a headache!!!

I have wondered the same thing. My friend made me a snap tab and the snap came out.
Kathy

Not sure I understand the question. What do you mean by 'spikes'? I've got the different sizes and will check them out.

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by dennis999 20 Jun 2016

Cancel that well-intended offer of help. I think that I must be away with the fairies on too much morphine! I've now realised that I was thinking of an entirely different product. Sorry for the confusion.

I have some of the long snaps. The size 20 come in short, medium, and long. They are needed in some items.