Metal Thread Information PDF File
Metal Thread Information PDF File
$9.15 USD
I have a PDF file that you can download for the Metal Thread Information Page which has 100 pages with pictures and information on metal threads that you will find on the webpage.
This PDF is nicely laid out so that you can print off the pages you want and view the enlarged pictures of the threads against the ruler. I will email you the PDF file once I have processed your payment.
No part of the instructions can be used for commercial purposes or profited from or published without permission from Tanja Berlin.
Recommended Supplies
Mellor
A mellor also known as a mellore or melor is a perfectly manufactured tool for metal thread embroidery.
The mellor is made out a soft smooth metal that is not abrasive.
The narrower end is used as a stiletto to widen a hole in the ground fabric to plunge a heavy twisted cord or metal thread to the back.
The round end is used to nudge and push metal threads into position and is gentler on the metal threads than using tweezers as the mellor has been polished and has smooth rounded edges so less likely to damage the metal thread.
Size: 2 7/8 inches (7 1/2 cm) long by 1/2 inch (1 1/4 cm) wide
Mellor
A mellor also known as a mellore or melor is a perfectly manufactured tool for metal thread embroidery.
The mellor is made out a soft smooth metal that is not abrasive.
The narrower end is used as a stiletto to widen a hole in the ground fabric to plunge a heavy twisted cord or metal thread to the back.
The round end is used to nudge and push metal threads into position and is gentler on the metal threads than using tweezers as the mellor has been polished and has smooth rounded edges so less likely to damage the metal thread.
Size: 2 7/8 inches (7 1/2 cm) long by 1/2 inch (1 1/4 cm) wide
$19.03 USDAdd to cart
Goldwork and Beading Pad
A goldwork and beading pad is a brilliant piece of Velux/velvet like fabric which you can use to place goldwork threads on and cut them and place spangles and beads on so they will stay in one place rather than skidding across a table surface when working with them.
Pad Size: 8 inch by 10 inch
Colour: Dark Blue
Goldwork and Beading Pad
A goldwork and beading pad is a brilliant piece of Velux/velvet like fabric which you can use to place goldwork threads on and cut them and place spangles and beads on so they will stay in one place rather than skidding across a table surface when working with them.
Pad Size: 8 inch by 10 inch
Colour: Dark Blue
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Beeswax Small Rose
The 100% beeswax small rose is used to coat sewing thread when working metal thread/goldwork embroidery and is a perfect size to work two or three of my goldwork designs.
Small Rose Size: 1 ¼ inches wide and ½ inch thick
Beeswax Small Rose
The 100% beeswax small rose is used to coat sewing thread when working metal thread/goldwork embroidery and is a perfect size to work two or three of my goldwork designs.
Small Rose Size: 1 ¼ inches wide and ½ inch thick
$1.14 USDAdd to cart
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Needles – Beading
I carry the hard to find short beading needles which are excellent for goldwork embroidery when the size 10 embroidery/crewel needle will not fit through the center of purl or bullion threads. The needles are also good for very fine needle painting/thread painting. The needles are 1 1/4 inch ( 3 1/4 cm) long. The beading needles have a long slender eye for easier threading and a choice of sharp point or tapestry (ball) point. I carry size 10 and size 12 (finest).
I also carry regular long beading needles for your beading needs which are 2 inches (5 cm) long.
Needles – Beading
I carry the hard to find short beading needles which are excellent for goldwork embroidery when the size 10 embroidery/crewel needle will not fit through the center of purl or bullion threads. The needles are also good for very fine needle painting/thread painting. The needles are 1 1/4 inch ( 3 1/4 cm) long. The beading needles have a long slender eye for easier threading and a choice of sharp point or tapestry (ball) point. I carry size 10 and size 12 (finest).
I also carry regular long beading needles for your beading needs which are 2 inches (5 cm) long.
$4.54 – $10.30 USDSelect options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Tweezers – Tooltron Rainbow Tweezers, Fine Tipped
The fine tip, small, tweezers are excellent tools for a wide range of purposes such as hand embroidery, beading and sewing. The tweezers make a great unpicking tools to grab those tiny threads your finger nails just can’t keep a hold of and easy to pinch closed.
The tweezers are a vital tool for Goldwork embroidery to hold, position and to manipulate metal threads and because they are small they are useful for intricate embroidery projects.
Tweezers Size
Length: 3 1/2 inches (9 cm)
Tweezers – Tooltron Rainbow Tweezers, Fine Tipped
The fine tip, small, tweezers are excellent tools for a wide range of purposes such as hand embroidery, beading and sewing. The tweezers make a great unpicking tools to grab those tiny threads your finger nails just can’t keep a hold of and easy to pinch closed.
The tweezers are a vital tool for Goldwork embroidery to hold, position and to manipulate metal threads and because they are small they are useful for intricate embroidery projects.
Tweezers Size
Length: 3 1/2 inches (9 cm)
$9.88 USDAdd to cart
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Needles – Size 10 or 12 Crewel Embroidery
The size 10 crewel embroidery needle is used in my surface embroidery kits such as: Carrickmacross Lace, Fine White Work, Goldwork, Modern Jacobean, Needle Painting and Shadow Work.
My kits come with two needles but you may want to purchase more of the needles as size 10 embroidery/crewel needles, in case you mislay your needle as the size 10 crewel embroidery needles can be hard to find in craft stores as they are smaller than regular sewing needles.
I also carry the size 12 crewel embroidery needles. I often use these for sewing down purl threads in goldwork or if I am working a very fine needle painting design.
Needles – Size 10 or 12 Crewel Embroidery
The size 10 crewel embroidery needle is used in my surface embroidery kits such as: Carrickmacross Lace, Fine White Work, Goldwork, Modern Jacobean, Needle Painting and Shadow Work.
My kits come with two needles but you may want to purchase more of the needles as size 10 embroidery/crewel needles, in case you mislay your needle as the size 10 crewel embroidery needles can be hard to find in craft stores as they are smaller than regular sewing needles.
I also carry the size 12 crewel embroidery needles. I often use these for sewing down purl threads in goldwork or if I am working a very fine needle painting design.
$3.77 USDSelect options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Scissors: Arrow Point Goldwork Embroidery
The goldwork scissors are perfect for goldwork embroidery. The arrow head blades of the scissors are fine, sharp, slightly curved and very finely serrated for precision cutting.
The finger holes are large for embroidery scissors, so they are easy to pick up and hold into position when cutting the metal threads.
Scissors: Arrow Point Goldwork Embroidery
The goldwork scissors are perfect for goldwork embroidery. The arrow head blades of the scissors are fine, sharp, slightly curved and very finely serrated for precision cutting.
The finger holes are large for embroidery scissors, so they are easy to pick up and hold into position when cutting the metal threads.
$12.16 USDAdd to cart
I have a PDF file that you can download for the Metal Thread Information Page which has 100 pages with pictures and information on metal threads that you will find on the webpage.
This PDF is nicely laid out so that you can print off the pages you want and view the enlarged pictures of the threads against the ruler.
I am charging a small fee for the PDF file to cover all the hours that I spent setting up the metal thread information page and PDF File.
Thank you for supporting my business and purchasing your metal thread requirements and supplies from my website, so I can continue to provide quality information on hand embroidery and products,
Please visit my Metal Threads Product Pages to purchase metal threads and the Goldwork Supplies Product Pages for the supplies needle for metal thread embroidery.
Best wishes,
Tanja Berlin
No part of the instructions can be used for commercial purposes or profited from or published without permission from Tanja Berlin.
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The tweezers are a vital tool for Goldwork embroidery to hold, position and to manipulate metal threads and because they are small they are useful for intricate embroidery projects.
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