A simple solution to curbing too much cordage. Instead of purchasing plastic ties or a cutesy animal-shaped device, why not re-purpose an appropriate-fitting household item, the coin wrap?
For complete "instructions," check out the Instructables entry with step-by-step instructions.
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Comments (3)
brilliant.
at this very moment I'm wearing a pair of Sennheiser headphones - I use a rubber band. Those Germans are fond of long cords, I guess.
yea, rubber band. simple. effective. ubiquitous.