Thread – Silk Soie
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Passing Thread
Passing thread is couched down singularly in the same colour sewing thread or a contrasting colour. Passing thread is often used for Or Nue (couching down the passing thread with different colour threads to create a design or pattern on the surface of the passing thread) and underside couching.
No. 13 Passing threads are synthetic and will not tarnish.
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.
Passing Thread
Passing thread is couched down singularly in the same colour sewing thread or a contrasting colour. Passing thread is often used for Or Nue (couching down the passing thread with different colour threads to create a design or pattern on the surface of the passing thread) and underside couching.
No. 13 Passing threads are synthetic and will not tarnish.
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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Rococco
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Rococco is made up of a fine metal wire wrapped around a fibre core. The wire is copper based with a gold or silver plating and will tarnish over time. Rococco has a wavy (kinked) serpentine appearance and has a more open wave than Check Thread.
Currently the gilt medium Rococco is golder in colour in comparison to the gilt fine Rococco and gilt very fine Rococco.
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.
Rococco
Price Per Yard.
Rococco is made up of a fine metal wire wrapped around a fibre core. The wire is copper based with a gold or silver plating and will tarnish over time. Rococco has a wavy (kinked) serpentine appearance and has a more open wave than Check Thread.
Currently the gilt medium Rococco is golder in colour in comparison to the gilt fine Rococco and gilt very fine Rococco.
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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Japan Thread – British Glossy: No. 8 (K4), No. 9 (K3), No.12 (K2). No.13 (K1)
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The British made Japanese threads are the goldest in colour and with the glossiest surface and the highest quality Japanese thread that I carry. The synthetic foil wrapped around the thread core is sturdy and is unlikely to untwist and will not tarnish.
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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Japan Thread – British Glossy: No. 8 (K4), No. 9 (K3), No.12 (K2). No.13 (K1)
Price Per 10 Yards.
The British made Japanese threads are the goldest in colour and with the glossiest surface and the highest quality Japanese thread that I carry. The synthetic foil wrapped around the thread core is sturdy and is unlikely to untwist and will not tarnish.
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.
See Sale Metal Threads for shorter than 10 yard lengths
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Au ver A Soie is the manufacturer of fine silk thread and yarns in France since 1820.
I have two weights of the Soie silk threads which are great for sewing down metal threads.
100/3 is a fine twisted non-divisble 3 ply spun silk and comes as a 50 meter spool suitable for sewing down heavier couched metal threads such as: T69 and T70 Japan Thread, No. 12 (K2) and No. 13 (K1) Japanese Threads, No. 13 Passing Threads, Milliary Wire, 36 x 6 Check Thread, Gimp Cord, Large and Medium Grecian Twist, Large Back, Plates, Medium Rococco.
The Surfine is finer and comes as a 100 meter spool and can be used to sew down: T71 and T72 Japan Threads, No. 8 (K24 and No. 9 (K3) Japanese Threads, Kreinik Japan Threads, Passing Threads, 16 x 3 Check Thread and 8 x 2 Check Thread, Flatworm, Lurex Thread, Fine and Very Fine Grecian Twist, Fine and Very Fine Rococco, Spangles.
Use Gutermann polyester sewing thread to sew down Bullions, Cords – Twists, Jaceron, Lizerine and Pearl Purl as the thread is stronger and less prone to damaging when sewing down these metal threads. You can also use the Gutermann polyester thread to sew down any of the metal threads shown on the website.
| Weight | 0.02 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 29 × 25 × 3 cm |
| Colour | Gold Soie 100/3 50 Meter Spool, Silver Soie 100/3 50 Meter Spool, Copper Soie 100/3 50 Meter Spool, Gold Soie Surfine 100 Meter Spool, Silver Soie Surfine 100 Meter Spool, Copper Soie Surfine 100 Meter Spool |
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Thread – Gutermann
Gutermann polyester sewing thread is used to sew down felt and crochet cotton and the majority of metal threads in goldwork embroidery. The polyester sewing thread is used over cotton or silk as it will not rot over time and is strong and not stretchy.
Yellow thread is used to sew down gold metal threads, grey thread for silver metal threads and brown for copper metal threads.
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Crochet Cotton for Padding
A soft cotton thread (Bernat crochet cotton) is used to pad narrow areas on goldwork designs such as leaves, stems and branches.
The crochet cotton should be waxed first with beeswax so that it is coated and stiff and can be sewn down single or in bundles of two, three or more strands, sewing down the strands with a single strand of polyester sewing thread.
Metal threads such as purls, bullions and Japan threads can be sewn over the crochet cotton padding raising the threads and giving the embroidery a dimensional effect.
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Thread – Black DMC Embroidery Floss – 8 Meter Skein
The black DMC embroidery floss is a 6 strand cotton floss comes in a 8 meter skein and can be used for blackwork embroidery. Thickness Rating for Blackwork: Fine
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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.
I offer polyester felt or combination of wool 20% and rayon 80% which is a thicker felt good for padding and felt for needle cases.
Size: 8 inch by 10 inch (20 cm by 25 cm)
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Thread – Kreinik #4 Metallic Braids
The Kreinik #4 metallic braid can be used to add sparkle to projects such as blackwork, canvas work, goldwork, Hapsburg lace and modern Jacobean. The metallic braids are synthetic so will not tarnish over time.
Spool Size: 11 Meters (12 Yards)
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Thread – Black Silk Soie D’Alger
Au ver A Soie is the manufacturer of fine silk thread and yarns in France since 1820. Soie d’alger is a seven ply stranded silk, each strand is twisted. The silk comes in a 5 meter pull skein which means you can pull the thread out without removing the label.
Thickness Rating for Blackwork: Medium
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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.
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Thread – Kreinik 1/8th Inch Gold Metallic Ribbon 5 Meters
Kreinik Gold 002J 1/8th of an inch Ribbon: A lovely bright gold metallic ribbon used to embellish counted embroidery, surface embroidery and metal thread embroidery.
Couch down with Kreinik Gold 220J #4 Braid or Gold No. 1 Japan Thread.
Spool Size: 5 Meters (5.5 Yards)
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Thread – Gutermann White Fine Cotton – 40 Meter Spool
The white Gutermann fine 100% cotton thread can be used for Carrickmacross Lace embroidery for couching down cord, working buttonhole bars, picos and net patterns. There are approximately 40 meters (43 yards) per spool.
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Mountmellick Threads
The Mountmellick threads are white 100% durable cotton which have a firm quality. The threads have a mat surface which contrasts nicely with the cotton satin jean Mountmellick fabric which has a smooth and slightly shiny surface.
Traditionally the heavier Mountmellick threads are used of Mountmellick embroidery: sizes, 2, 3 and 4. The #1 is very fine and can be used for fine white work techniques.
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Thread – Black DMC Perle Cotton No. 12
The black DMC Size 12 black Perle cotton comes in a 10 gram ball and can be used for blackwork embroidery. Thickness Rating for Blackwork: Heavy
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Beeswax Large Rose
The 100% beeswax large rose is used to coat sewing thread when working metal thread/goldwork embroidery.
Large Rose Size: 2 inches wide and ¾ inch thick
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Thread – Black Silk YLI
The black YLI silk thread is a 6-strand pure black silk floss in a 5-meter skein and can be used for blackwork embroidery. Thickness Rating for Blackwork: Very Fine
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Thread – DMC Cordonnet White No. 20 – 20 gram Ball
The white DMC Cordonnet No. 20, 100% cotton thread is used for the cord for Carrickmacross Lace embroidery. There are approximately 124 yards (114 meters) on the 20 gram ball.
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Fabric – Silk Noil
The Silk Noil is a natural silk that has a rough/bobbly surface and is good for goldwork embroidery and is available in off white and black.
I recommend backing the silk fabric with Southern Belle Muslin fabric for added support.
Width of the Fabric: 44 inches (110 cm)
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Thread – Gutermann Black Fine Cotton
The black Gutermann fine 100% cotton thread can be used for blackwork embroidery.
Thickness Rating for Blackwork: Very Fine
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Thread – Silk Soie D’Alger
Au ver A Soie is the manufacturer of fine silk thread and yarns in France since 1820. Soie d’alger is a seven ply stranded silk, each strand is twisted. The silk comes in a 5 meter pull skein which means you can pull the thread out without removing the label.
I have dark yellow (gold), light yellow (gold), grey (silver), brown (copper), bright red, dark red and black which can be used for couching down metal threads and for silk shading when doing goldwork embroideries.
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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
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