[QUOTE=Skate@Delaware]My local sewing store can special order zippers....you might want to check around your area. I have been somewhat lucky to find a 32" separating zipper in my local store, but only in black.

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My local Hancocks carries up to 36" separating in black only....however it's not long enough for my legs! I think I need a 39 or 40" zipper. I'm off to look at denver fabrics, I saw some other stuff there I might need....

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My daughter talked me into buying her a pair of these skate deodorizer things. They're made of fleece, shaped like long cylinders and have animal faces, and come in different scents. And while they were on clearance, they still were expensive, and I'm wondering how long they last.

I'd like to try making something similar, was thinking they might make for an interesting fundraiser for the club (no more chocolate bars!)

Has anyone ever tried making these? They don't look hard to make, but I have no idea what is inside them. They're fairly heavy and are supposed to absorb odors so I'm thinking cornstarch maybe? The brand name was "stink-eez" or something like that.

A dessicant to remove the humidity as well.

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I don't know exactly what "stink-eez" contains, but I keep a kid's sock in my bag. It's filled with flower-drying crystals called "silica gel" and activated charcoal. You get the silica from the craft store and the charcoal from the pet store. Stuff it in the sock and sew (or just tie it tightly) closed.

The silica absorbs moisture (which is why I keep it in the bag, not in the skate) and the charcoal absorbs odors. (Also great for musty dresser drawers. I tried adding scents, like lavender, but the charcoal made the scent disappear.

I guess you could make a pair that'll fit inside a skate as a fundraiser.

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http://waltonfeed.com/grain/faqs/ivd2.html

good info on desiccants

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I've always got some E6000 clear fabric glue around, since I use it for gluing crystals onto my skating dresses. It's perfect (as one might assume) for gluing fabric, especially since it stretches a bit with the fabric.