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Default Need to make a THIN stylus for an iPad (that doesn't cost $75)

On Sun, 30 Aug 2015 12:28:05 +0100, N_Cook wrote:

Cactus thorns were used for gramophone pickup needls at one time,
probably tough enough, but not so hard to score boro-silicate glass
perhaps. So for a really "green" eco-product line , go for a cactus
thorn glued with pine resin into a swan quill. 80 dollars anyone?
that'll do nicely


Does cactus thorn have the capacitive effect that is required?