COUCHED METAL THREADS - TYPE #1 Below are couched metal threads where the ends of the threads are typically taken to back of the work. The threads are made up of a soft fibre core wrapped with a fine metal thread or foil. Check Thread  |  Flatworm  |  Large Back  |  Passing Threads  |  Coloured Passing Japanese Threads: Gold Japanese, Kreinik Japan, T69 -T72  |  Rococco  | Standard Lurex Thread Samples of Metal Threads  |  Back to Goldwork Supplies Page!  |    View Shopping Cart Metal threads are packaged in clear acid free plastic or paper bags or tissue paper. Frequently Asked Questions about Metal Threads!

Check Thread Click on images for enlargements

CHECK THREAD Check Thread is made up of a wire wrapped around a cotton core. The cord has wavy (kinked) serpentine appearance and is finer, has a closer wave and is more flexible than Rococco. Check Thread is couched down singularly or two strands at a time in the same colour sewing thread or a contrasting thread. For a picture and description of how the Check Thread can be used Click Here. Check Thread is used for filling areas of a design. SIZE 36 x 6: Approximately 1 mm across the width of the thread. 16 x 3: Approximately 0.75 mm across the width of the thread. 8 x 2: Approximately 0.5 mm across the width of the thread. COST 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM 36 x 6 Check Thread: $5.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM 16 x 3 Check Thread: $4.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM 8 x 2 Check Thread: $3.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Yard of Gilt 36 x 6 Check Thread: $4.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Yard of Gilt 16 x 3 Check Thread: $3.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Yard of Gilt 8 x 2 Check Thread: $2.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Gilt Flatworm Thread Click on image for enlargement

FLATWORM I offer two sizes of the gilt Flatworm, the metal in the threads will tarnish over time. Gilt Smooth Flatworm are about ½ % of Gold on silver plated copper wrapped around a thread core, and the thread has been flattened instead of rounded like Smooth Passing thread. SIZES Threads range from No. 6 being the largest to No. 4 being the smallest No. 6 Gilt Flatworm thread: Approximately 1 mm across the width of the thread. No. 4 Gilt Flatworm thread: Approximately 0.75 mm across the width of the thread. COSTS 1 Yard of Gilt (Gold) FlatwormThread: $1.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Size: No. 6 No. 4 View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Large Back Click on image for enlargement

LARGE BACK Large Back is made up of wire wrapped around a cotton core. The thread is rounded and smooth in appearance and turns corners easily when using a fine tipped tweezers. Large Back is couched down singularly in the same colour sewing thread or a contrasting colour. The thread is similar to passing thread No. 7 but is about 4 times the thickness. SIZE Gold 2% WM Large Back: Approximately 1 mm across the width of the thread. Gold 2% WM threads are the highest standard gold thread that can be purchased for Goldwork. 2% gold is also known as Admiralty or Government standard and are 2% gold on white metal. COST 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM Large Back: $4.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Japanese Gold Thread No. 13 (K9) Imitation Japan Thread No. T69 Kreinik Imitation Japan Thread No. 7 Kreinik Imitation Japan Thread No. 5 Kreinik Imitation Gold Japan Thread No. 1 Kreinik Imitation Silver Japan Thread No. 1 Japanese Koma Click on images for enlargements

JAPANESE THREADS I offer several choices in the Japanese Threads. Japanese thread is made up of a metal foil wrapped around a thread core. Japanese threads are usually couched down two threads at the time (as it fills in the design area faster) and couched down with the same colour sewing thread or a contrasting thread in a bricking fashion. If sewn down with a contrasting thread the Japanese thread can be couched down in colour in a pattern or with a range of shades, this is known as Or Nue. For a picture and description of how the Japanese thread can be used Click Here. The Japanese threads are most commonly used for filling in flat areas on a design in the couching method. The threads come in gold which has a shiny reflective surface or burnished gold which has mat surface and an antique appearance. The Japanese threads are synthetic thread so will not tarnish. JAPANESE GOLD THREAD Threads range from No. 13 being the largest to No. 8 being the smallest. The Japanese threads are the goldest in colour and with the glossiest surface. The foil wrapped around the thread core is sturdy and is less likely to untwist. No. 13 (K1): Approximately 1 mm across the width of the thread. No. 12 (K2): Approximately 0.85 mm across the width of the thread. No. 9 (K3): Approximately 0.70 mm across the width of the thread. No. 8 (K4): Approximately 0.5 mm across the width of the thread. T69 - T72 IMITATION JAPAN THREAD Imitation Japan Threads range from T69 being the largest to T72 being the smallest. The threads are burnished so have an antique look with a mat surface. T69: Approximately 0.75 mm across the width of the thread. T70: Approximately 0.5 mm across the width of the thread. T71: Approximately 0.25 mm across the width of the thread. T72: Approximately 0.15 mm across the width of the thread. KREINIK IMITATION JAPAN THREAD Kreinik Imitation Japan Threads range from No. 7 being the largest to No. 1 being the smallest. The Kreinik Japan threads are similar to the (K1), (K3) and (K4) Japanese threads but with a slightly softer foil which is not as firmly wrapped. No. 7: Approximately 0.5 mm across the width of the thread. No. 5: Approximately 0.25 mm across the width of the thread, comes as a skein or spool. No. 1 and Cord: Approximately 0.1 mm across the width of the thread. Used to couch down the Japan threads and suitable for machine embroidery and to use in combination with other embroidery threads to add sparkle. JAPANESE THREADS COSTS Orders of 10 yards of Japanese threads will come in an acid free plastic bag to reduce mailing costs. Japanese threads over 10 Yards will either come in separate bags of 10 yards or come wrapped on a plastic spool (free) in which case parcel mail applies. There is also the option to have the Japanese thread come wrapped on Japanese Koma. There is no charge for the wrapping just for the cost of the Koma. If you would like this service see the option after the list of Japanese threads. You may order more than one size of the Japan Threads on the same order. i.e. Select No. 7 Gold Imitation Japan Thread click "Add to Cart" Button. To add another size of Japan Thread i.e. No. 5 select No. 5 Gold Imitation Japan Thread and click on the same button to add to cart. To check your order click on view cart below. The Japanese threads are synthetic thread so will not tarnish. Gold Japanese Thread 10 yards (9 meters) all sizes: $15.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Size: Gold No. 13 (K1) Gold No. 12 (K2) Gold No. 9 (K3) Gold No. 8 (K4) View Cart Imitation Japan Thread 10 yards (9 meters) all sizes: $5.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Size: Gold No. T69 Gold No. T70 Gold No. T71 Gold No. T72 Silver No. T69 Silver No. T70 Silver No. T71 Silver No. T72 Copper No. T69 Copper No. T70 Copper No. T71 Copper No. T72 View Cart Kreinik Imitation Japan Thread 11 Yards (10 meters) Skein: $3.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour & Size: 1. Skein of Gold No. 7 2. Skein of Burnished Gold No. 7 3. Skein of Silver No. 7 4. Skein of Copper No. 7 1. Skein of Gold No. 5 1. Spool of Gold No. 5 2. Skein of Burnished Gold No. 5 3. Skein of Silver No. 5 4. Skein of Native Copper No. 5 5. Skein of Rustic Gold No. 5 6. Skein of Oriental Bronze No. 5 7. Skein of Natural Pewter No. 5 8. Skein of Chocolate No. 5 9. Skein of Black Onyx No. 5 11. Skein of Red No. 5 11. Skein of Country Blue No. 5 12. Skein of Green No. 5 13. Skein of Bright Magenta No. 5 View Cart Kreinik Imitation Japan Thread 5.4 Yards (5 Meter) Spool: $2.25 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour 1. Spool of Gold No. 7 4. Spool of Native Copper No. 5 5. Spool of Rustic Gold No. 5 6. Spool of Oriental Bronze No. 5 7. Spool of Natural Pewter No. 5 8. Spool of Chocolate No. 5 9. Spool of Black Onyx No. 5 10. Spool of Red No. 5 11. Spool of Country Blue No. 5 12. Spool of Green No. 5 13. Spool of Bright Magenta No. 5 View Cart Kreinik Imitation No. 1 Japan Thread 40 meters (43 yards) Spool - Used to couch down Japan Threads: $3.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Gold No. 1 Silver No. 1 View Cart Kreinik Cord 50 meters (54 yards) - Used to couch down the Japan Threads: $3.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Antique Gold 205C Silver 001C Copper 021C Antique Copper 215C Carnival 209C Black 005C Red 003C Sapphire Blue 051C Green 008C Confetti 034C View Cart Antique Gold Cord used to sew down Rustic Gold and Oriental Bronze No. 5 Japan Thread Antique Copper Cord used to sew down Chocolate No. 5 Japan Thread Carnival Cord used to sew down Natural Pewter No. 5 Japan Thread Confetti Cord used to sew down Bright Magenta No. 5 Japan Thread JAPANESE KOMA The Japanese thread can come wrapped on a Koma which is a traditional Japanese wooden reel and costs $9.50 for the Koma (there is no charge for the wrapping service). Japanese Wooden Koma: $9.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Method: Wrap on Single Wrap on Double View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Gold Passing Thread No. 5 and No. 13 Silver Passing Thread No. 6 and No. 13 Copper Passing Thread No. 6 and No. 13 Blue Passing Thread No. 13 Green Passing Thread No. 13 Red Passing Thread No. 13 Click on images for enlargements

PASSING THREADS I offer variety of colours and sizes of Smooth Passing threads; the metal in the threads will tarnish over time. Smooth Passing is made up of wire wrapped around a cotton core. The thread is straight and smooth in appearance and turns corners easily when using fine tipped tweezers. Passing is couched down singularly in the same colour sewing thread or a contrasting colour. For a picture and description of how the Smooth Passing thread can be used Click Here. I also offer a choice in colours of the No. 13 Passing thread which is a synthetic thread and will not tarnish. Passing thread can be used for couching and underside couching on Or Nue designs. 1. GOLD 2% WM SMOOTH PASSING THREADS Gold 2% WM Smooth Passing threads are the highest standard gold thread that can be purchased for Goldwork. 2% gold is also known as Admiralty or Government standard and are 2% gold on white metal wrapped around a thread core. 2. GILT SMOOTH PASSING THREADS  Gilt Smooth Passing threads are about ½ % of Gold on silver plated copper wrapped around a thread core. (Gilt Smooth Passing is similar in appearance and quality to the 2% Passings). 3. SILVER SMOOTH PASSING THREADS  Silver Smooth Passing thread is Silver Plated wire wrapped around a thread core. 4. COPPER SMOOTH PASSING THREADS  Copper Smooth Passing thread is Copper wire wrapped around a thread core. 5. WAVY PASSING THREADS  Very similar to smooth passing but with a slight kink to the surface of thread so it is a little rougher looking compared to the smooth passing threads for a older look. 5. COLOURED PASSING THREADS  I have Gold, Silver, Copper, Blue, Green, and Red No. 13 Passing thread which is a synthetic thread wrapped around a thread core so the thread will not tarnish unlike the gold 2% WM, gilt, silver and copper smooth passing threads which are metal based and will tarnish over time. SIZES Threads range from No. 4 being the smallest to No. 13 being the largest. No. 4 Smooth Passing thread: Approximately 0.35 mm across the width of the thread. No. 5 Smooth Passing thread: Approximately 0.5 mm across the width of the thread. No. 6 Smooth Passing thread: Approximately 0.70 mm across the width of the thread. No. 7 Smooth Passing thread: Approximately 0.80 mm across the width of the thread. No. 13 Passing thread: Approximately 1 mm across the width of the thread. The No. 13 Passing is a synthetic thread so will not tarnish. COSTS 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM Smooth Passing Thread: $2.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Size: No. 4 No. 5 View Cart 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM Smooth Passing Thread: $2.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Size: No. 6 No. 6 Wavy No. 7 View Cart 1 Yard of Smooth Passing Thread: $0.80 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour and Size Gilt (Gold) No. 4 Gilt (Gold) No. 5 Silver No. 4 Copper No. 4 View Cart 1 Yard of Gilt Smooth Passing Thread: $1.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour and Size Gilt (Gold) No. 6 Gilt (Gold) No. 6 Wavy Gilt (Gold) No. 7 Silver No. 6 Copper No. 6 View Cart 1 Yard of No. 13 Passing Thread any Colour (Synthetic Thread will not Tarnish): $1.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Gold Silver Copper Red Blue Green View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Gold Rococco   Silver Rococco   Copper Rococco Click on images for enlargements

ROCOCCO Rococco is made up of a wire wrapped around a cotton core. The cord has wavy (kinked) serpentine appearance and is thicker and stiffer and has a more open wave than Check thread. Rococco is couched down singularly in the same colour sewing thread or a contrasting thread. For a picture and description of how the Rococco thread can be used Click Here. The Rococco can be used for filling areas of a design and for outlines. 1. GOLD 2% WM ROCOCCO  Gold 2% WM Rococco threads are the highest standard gold thread that can be purchased for Goldwork. 2% gold is also known as Admiralty or Government standard and are 2% gold on white metal wrapped around a thread core creating a kinked thread. 2. GILT ROCOCCO Gilt Smooth Passing threads are about ½ % of Gold on silver plated copper wrapped around a thread core creating a kinked thread. (Gilt Smooth Passing is similar in appearance and quality to the 2% Passings). 3. SILVER PLATED ROCOCCO Silver Rococco thread is Silver Plated wire wrapped around a thread core creating a kinked thread. 4. COPPER ROCOCCO Copper Rococco thread is Copper wire wrapped around a thread core creating a kinked thread. SIZES Medium Rococco: Approximately 1 mm across the width of the thread. Fine Rococco: Approximately 0.75 mm across the width of the thread. Very Fine Rococco: Approximately 0.50 mm across the width of the thread. COSTS 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM Medium Rococco: $5.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM Fine Rococco: $4.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM Very Fine Rococco: $4.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart You may order more than one colour of the Medium Rococco on the same order. i.e. Select Gold, click "Add to Cart" Button. To add another colour i.e. Copper, select Copper and click on the same button to add to cart. To check your order click on view cart below. 1 Yard of Medium Rococco: $3.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Gilt (Gold) Silver Copper View Cart 1 Yard of Fine Rococco: $2.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Gilt (Gold) Silver Copper View Cart 1 Yard of Very Fine Rococco: $2.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Gilt (Gold) View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.