Metal Threads – Odd Lengths Sale Price
Metal Threads – Odd Lengths Sale Price
$0.75 – $13.00 CAD
I have a selection of metal threads that are random lengths that I am selling for a bit less. The threads are in perfect condition, the same type and quality that I sell by the yard and are either the end of a manufacturing lot or shorter than the standard length: Sale Metal Threads
Please visit the Metal Threads Product Pages for all the metal threads that I carry.
Also visit the Metal Thread Information page of my website for further information and pictures on how the metal threads can be used on an embroidery and FAQ about metal threads.
Recommended Supplies
Needles – Crewel Embroidery
Embroidery or crewel needles have a long eye for easier threading, a slender shaft and a sharp point to the needle so that the stitches can be worked close together and there is more control for the placement of the stitches.
The needles can be used for surface embroidery and sewing.
Crewel/embroidery needles are not suitable for counted thread work as the point of the needle would easily catch the threads of the fabric, distorting the counted work.
Size 10 are my choice needles for fine surface embroidery in which only one single strand of silk thread or embroidery cotton is used.
For very fine embroidery. when only using a single strand of fine thread or for sewing down No. 8, No. 9 and No. 10 gold purl threads use size 12 crewel embroidery.
Needles – Crewel Embroidery
Embroidery or crewel needles have a long eye for easier threading, a slender shaft and a sharp point to the needle so that the stitches can be worked close together and there is more control for the placement of the stitches.
The needles can be used for surface embroidery and sewing.
Crewel/embroidery needles are not suitable for counted thread work as the point of the needle would easily catch the threads of the fabric, distorting the counted work.
Size 10 are my choice needles for fine surface embroidery in which only one single strand of silk thread or embroidery cotton is used.
For very fine embroidery. when only using a single strand of fine thread or for sewing down No. 8, No. 9 and No. 10 gold purl threads use size 12 crewel embroidery.
$4.95 CADSelect options
Tweezers – Famore Precision Micro Tip
The Famore precision micro tip tweezers are a wonderful tool. The tweezers are smooth and comfortable to use, they are forged in Germany stainless steel and hand ground for precision and accuracy. This shorter length tweezers is perfect for small projects, where you need to get your fingers closer to the fabric for more accurate use.
Great for taking out tacking threads in blackwork, manipulating metal threads in goldwork embroidery and removing unwanted threads in hand embroidery.
Tweezers Size
Length: 3 inches
Tweezers – Famore Precision Micro Tip
The Famore precision micro tip tweezers are a wonderful tool. The tweezers are smooth and comfortable to use, they are forged in Germany stainless steel and hand ground for precision and accuracy. This shorter length tweezers is perfect for small projects, where you need to get your fingers closer to the fabric for more accurate use.
Great for taking out tacking threads in blackwork, manipulating metal threads in goldwork embroidery and removing unwanted threads in hand embroidery.
Tweezers Size
Length: 3 inches
$18.95 CADAdd to cart
Felt
Felt makes an excellent padding material or foundation fabric for metal thread embroidery. Elements of a design can be padded in layers of felt in a matching colour to the metal threads and then the metals thread are sewn over top. Mellow yellow is suitable for gilt threads and old gold is suitable for gold 2% and copper threads.
Size: 8 inch by 10 inch (20 cm by 25 cm)
Felt
Felt makes an excellent padding material or foundation fabric for metal thread embroidery. Elements of a design can be padded in layers of felt in a matching colour to the metal threads and then the metals thread are sewn over top. Mellow yellow is suitable for gilt threads and old gold is suitable for gold 2% and copper threads.
Size: 8 inch by 10 inch (20 cm by 25 cm)
$0.75 – $4.50 CADSelect options
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
$24.95 CADAdd to cart
Goldwork and Beading Pad
A goldwork and beading pad is a brilliant piece of vellux/velvet like fabric which you can use to place goldwork threads and beads on so they will stay in one place rather than skidding across a table surface.
Pad Size: 8 inch by 10 inch
Colour: Dark Blue
Goldwork and Beading Pad
A goldwork and beading pad is a brilliant piece of vellux/velvet like fabric which you can use to place goldwork threads and beads on so they will stay in one place rather than skidding across a table surface.
Pad Size: 8 inch by 10 inch
Colour: Dark Blue
$4.50 CADAdd to cart
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.
$15.95 CADAdd to cart
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
$1.50 CADAdd to cart
I have a selection of metal threads that are random lengths that I am selling for a bit less. The threads are in perfect condition, the same type and quality that I sell by the yard and are either the end of a manufacturing lot or shorter than the standard length: Sale Metal Threads
Please visit the Metal Threads Product Pages for all the metal threads that I carry.
Also visit the Metal Thread Information page of my website for further information and pictures on how the metal threads can be used on an embroidery and FAQ about metal threads.
| Weight | 0.02 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 29 × 25 × 0.005 cm |
| Length | 16 inches of Gold 2% WM 36 x 6 Check Thread, 20 inches of Gold 2% WM 36 x 6 Check Thread, 23 inches of Gold 2% WM 36 x 6 Check Thread, 25 inches of Gilt No. 6 Bright Check Purl, 4 inches of Gilt Rough Gimp Cord, 5 inches of Gilt Rough Gimp Cord, 32 inches of Gilt Rough Gimp Cord, 52 inches of Gilt Medium Grecian Twist (Slightly Tarnished), 1 Yard of Gilt Medium Grecian Twist (Slightly Tarnished), 4 Yards 28 inches of Gold T71 Japan thread, 1 Yard 27 inches of Gold No. 9 (K3) Japanese Thread, 1 Yard 30 inches of Gold No. 9 (k3) Japanese Thread, 3 Yards of Gold No. 9 (K3) Japanese Thread, 9 Yards of Gold No. 9 (K3) Japanese Thread, 9 inches of Gilt Very Fine Lizerine, 16 inches of Gilt Very Fine Lizerine, 19 inches of Gilt Very Fine Lizerine, 22 inches of Gilt Very Fine Lizerine, 27 inches of Gilt Very Fine Lizerine, 7 inches of Gilt Super Lizerine, 13 inches of Gilt Super Lizerine, 17 inches of Gilt Super Lizerine, 7 inches of Gilt No. 1 Lizerine, 12 inches of Gilt No. 1 Lizerine, 23 inches of Gilt No. 1 Lizerine, 28 inches of Gilt No. 1 Lizerine, 35 inches of Gilt No. 1 Lizerine, 15 inches of Gilt No. 4 Smooth Passing, 24 inches of Gilt No. 4 Smooth Passing, 40 inches of Gilt No. 4 Smooth Passing, 11 inches of Gilt No. 1 Pearl Purl, 27 inches of Gilt No. 2 Pearl Purl, 14 inches of Gilt Medium Rococco, 23 inches of Gilt Medium Rococco, 30 inches of Gilt No. 2 Twist, 1 Yard 24 inches of Gilt No. 4 Twist, 31 inches of Silver 8 x 2 Check Thread, 15 inches of Silver No. 6 Bright Check Purl (Short Lengths), 32 inches of Silver No. 9 Bright Check Purl, 1 Yard of Silver No. 5 Smooth Purl (Short Lengths), 28 inches of Silver No. 6 Smooth Purl, 19 inches of Silver No. 8 Smooth Purl, 1 Yard of Silver T69 Japan Thread, 3 Yard of Silver T69 Japan Threads, 14 inches of Silver Very Fine Pearl Purl, 15 inches of Silver Very Fine Pearl Purl, 18 inches of Silver Very Fine Pearl Purl, 19 inches of Silver Very Fine Pearl Purl, 20 inches of Silver Very Fine Pearl Purl, 11 inches of Silver Super Pearl Purl, 21 inches of Silver Super Pearl Purl, 28 inches of Silver Super Pearl Purl, 29 inches of Silver Super Pearl Purl, 31 inches of Silver Super Pearl Purl, 11 inches of Silver No. 6 Broad Plate, 15 inches of Silver No. 6 Broad Plate, 11 inches of Silver Fine Rococco, 13 inches of Silver Fine Rococco, 14 inches of Silver Fine Rococco, 18 inches of Silver Fine Rococco, 19 inches of Silver Fine Rococco, 31 inches of Silver Fine Rococco, 34 inches of Silver Fine Rococco, 44 inches of Silver Fine Rococco, 48 inches of Silver Fine Rococco, 1 Yard of Silver Whipped Plate (Slightly Tarnished), 40 inches of Silver Whipped Plate (Slightly Tarnished), 15 inches of Copper No. 5 Rough Purl, 1 Yard Copper Super Pearl Purl (Tarnished), 1 Yard of Black No. 5 Wire Check Purl (Short Lengths) |
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Tweezers – Famore Precision Fine Point
The Famore precision fine point tweezers are a useful tool for your embroidery tool box. The tweezers are hot forged using German stainless steel and hand ground for precision and accuracy. These small tweezers are a useful tool for the needle worker.
Tweezers Size
Length: 3.5 inches (8 3/4 cms)
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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)
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Tweezers – Famore Precision Micro Tip
The Famore precision micro tip tweezers are a wonderful tool. The tweezers are smooth and comfortable to use, they are forged in Germany stainless steel and hand ground for precision and accuracy. This shorter length tweezers is perfect for small projects, where you need to get your fingers closer to the fabric for more accurate use.
Great for taking out tacking threads in blackwork, manipulating metal threads in goldwork embroidery and removing unwanted threads in hand embroidery.
Tweezers Size
Length: 3 inches
$18.95 CADAdd to cart
Tambour Thread
Tambour thread is a fine real metal thread that can be used for couching down other metal threads such as Check Thread, Flatworm, Japan Thread, Large Back, Passing Thread, Rococco and Starndard Lurex Thread.
It can also be used in combination with other embroidery threads for surface embroidery, counted thread embroidery, weaving and lace making to add sparkle.
If you want an alternative synthetic thread that will not tarnish then you can use the Kreinik No. 1 Japan Thread.
$10.00 – $87.50 CADSelect options
Metal Thread Information PDF File
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.
$10.00 CADAdd to cart
Cords – Gimp
Gimp cords are made up of a single strand or of three individual strands twisted together to make a cord. Makes a great outlining thread.
See Sale Metal Threads for a range of shorter than one yard lengths.
Visit the Metal Thread Information page of my website for further information and pictures on how the thread can be used on an embroidery and FAQ about metal threads.
$9.50 – $21.96 CADSelect options
Cords – Grecian Twist
Grecian Twists are a two toned twisted cord. The twists alternate between a shiny, serrated surface and a smooth, matt surface. The Very Fine Grecian Twist also comes as a one toned cord with a smooth, matt surface.
Grecian Twists make a great outlining thread.
Visit the Metal Thread Information page of my website for further information and pictures on how the thread can be used on an embroidery and FAQ about metal threads.
$7.00 – $14.00 CADSelect options
Bullion – Smooth Purl
Price Per Yard. Available in Gold 2%, Gilt, Silver and Copper.
Smooth Purls are made up of a very fine wire thread that is wound into a soft flexible hollow tube with a smooth and shiny surface.
The tube is cut up into chips (beads) and couched down onto the fabric – passing the needle and thread through the middle of the chip so the thread is hidden and can be sewn over felt or crochet cotton padding to give the area dimension.
I recommend ordering enough for your project as each manufacturing batch can differ slightly in colour.
$8.00 – $8.50 CADSelect options
Cords – Twists
Price Per Yard.
Twists also know as Torsades are cords that are made up of three strands. Each individual strand is made up of a fine metal wired wrapped around a fibre core. The three strands are twisted into a cord. The cords can be used as filling thread or an outlining thread.
Visit the Metal Thread Information page of my website for further information and pictures on how the thread can be used on an embroidery and FAQ about metal threads.
$0.55 – $10.00 CADSelect options
Couching Threads – Metallic
The couching threads can be used for couching down other metal threads such as Check Thread, Flatworm, Japan Thread, Large Back Passing Thread, Rococco and Starndard Lurex Thread.
They can also be used in combination with other embroidery threads for surface embroidery, counted thread embroidery, weaving and lace making to add sparkle.
The threads are synthetic with a metallic look and will not tarnish.
$5.00 CADSelect options
Lizerine (Lizardine)
Price Per Yard. For Random Lengths that are on Sale Click Here.
Lizerine is a wire that is wound into a tight coil that looks like a strand of gold pearls. The wire can be stretched to create different effects and used as outlines for designs or as a filling and can be combined with other threads for interesting effects. Lizerine is similar to Pearl Purl but has a squared appearance instead of rounded appearance.
Visit the Metal Thread Information page of my website for further information and pictures on how the thread can be used on an embroidery and FAQ about metal threads.
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Magnifiers – Magni-clips
The magni-clips are magnifiers that clip onto the bridge of your glasses, they can be flipped up when not in use and put down over your glasses for close up work.
The magni-clips are light weight and rimless so as not to distract from your stitching. Excellent for all types of hand embroidery and close up work.
If you do not know the magnification that you require I suggest trying out different reading glasses over your current glasses to find out the magnification that you require.
$24.95 CADSelect options
Bullion – Rough Purl
Price Per Yard. Available in Gold 2%, Gilt, Silver, Copper and a variety of colours.
Rough Purls are made up of a very fine wire thread that is wound into a soft flexible hollow tube with a dull (matte) surface.
The tube is cut up into chips (beads) and couched down onto the fabric – passing the needle and thread through the middle of the chip so the thread is hidden and can be sewn over felt or crochet cotton padding to give the area dimension,
I recommend ordering enough for your project as each manufacturing batch can differ slightly in colour.
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Jaceron
Price Per Yard. For Random Lengths that are on Sale Click Here.
I only carry one size of Jaceron as it is almost exactly the same in appearance as Pearl Purl and is less widely used. You can substitute with Pearl Purl if I do not have the size you need in Jaceron.
Visit the Metal Thread Information page of my website for further information and pictures on how the thread can be used on an embroidery and FAQ about metal threads.
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Tweezers – Famore Precision Angled Tip
The Famore precision angled tweezers are a wonderful tool. The tweezers are smooth and comfortable to use, they are hot forged using German stainless steel and hand ground for precision and accuracy. This angled tweezers are great if you want more grip.
Great for taking out tacking threads in blackwork, manipulating metal threads in goldwork embroidery and removing unwanted threads in hand embroidery.
Tweezers Size
Length: 4.5 inches (11 1/4 cms)
$18.95 CADAdd to cart
Bullion – Wire Check Purl
Price Per Yard. Available in Gold 2%, Gilt, Silver, Copper and a variety of colours.
Wire Check Purls are made up of a very fine wire thread that is wound into a soft flexible hollow tube with a serrated/jaggered dull (matte) surface.
The tube is cut up into chips (beads) and couched down onto the fabric – passing the needle and thread through the middle of the chip so the thread is hidden and can be sewn over felt or crochet cotton padding to give the area dimension.
I recommend ordering enough for your project as each manufacturing batch can differ slightly in the appearance of the serrated/jaggered surface and colour.
$10.00 – $12.00 CADSelect options
Plates
Price Per Yard.
Plate is a flat metal strip which is couched down. Broad plate is smooth and shiny and whipped plate has a wire wrapped around the smooth plate at an angle giving it a serrated appearance.
Visit the Metal Thread Information page of my website for further information and pictures on how the thread can be used on an embroidery and FAQ about metal threads.
$9.00 – $16.00 CADSelect options
Pearl Purl
Price Per Yard. For Random Lengths that are on Sale Click Here.
Pearl Purl is a wire that is wound into a tight coil that looks like a strand of gold pearls. The wire can be stretched to create different effects and used as outlines for designs or as a filling and can be combined with other threads for interesting effects.
Visit the Metal Thread Information page of my website for further information and pictures on how the thread can be used on an embroidery and FAQ about metal threads.
$10.00 – $20.00 CADSelect options
