How to Mend a Bird Net

Bird nets are a useful tool for bird enthusiasts. Nets allow you to gently catch your favorite species of bird for close observation and examination. Most bird nets are made of soft, fine mesh that keeps even the smallest birds from escaping. Mending a bird net allows you to make use of an existing net, even if it has been torn or damaged.

Things You'll Need

  • Hot glue gun
  • Glue stick
  • Scissors
  • Extra netting
  • Needle and thread
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Instructions

    • 1

      Examine your net for any holes. Most nets are made of very fine cord weaved into mesh, so check not only the strands but the knots of the weaves for damage.

    • 2

      Lay your net out on a flat surface and weight it down with a few sturdy objects, such as phone books. The books will help hold the net in place and keep it from shifting while you patch it.

    • 3

      Hold the two broken ends of your first hole between your fingers and apply a small drop of hot glue, keeping them together until the glue dries. The hot glue will bond to each end of the netting, patching the hole without the need to hold them together for hours with traditional liquid glue.

    • 4

      Continue patching one hole at a time until you have completed your entire net. If you have an area that is severely damaged, cut it out of the body of the net and trim a patch from your extra netting. Glue each strand of the patch to the existing strands, allowing the glue to cool completely before moving the net.

    • 5

      Sew very worn patches in your net with your needle and thread. You may notice spots in your net that are not yet torn and just require a little extra strength. A few stitches with a strong thread will help tighten up any weak spots and reinforce your newly mended bird net.