Cutting new heddles apart

Texsolv heddles are manufactured in one long string, and when you buy them new they are bundled as shown here with twist ties holding the bundle together.  I find it easiest to cut them apart while they are still bundled together. Here you can see me stuffing a scissors blade through the loops and cutting.  I repeat this process until it seems like I have cut all or most of the loops.  Then I turn the bundle around so I can cut the other end.  You will most likely miss a loop or two, but these will be easy to cut once you are threading the heddles on your loom. Unlike freshly cut Texsolv cord, freshly cut heddles do not need to have their ends melted in a flame.