Thread – Silk Soie D’Alger
Thread – Silk Soie D’Alger
$5.88 USD
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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Japan Thread – Kreinik: No. 1, No. 5, No. 7
Price per 40 meter spool or a 10 meter spool or skein.
Japanese threads or Japan threads are made up of a synthetic foil wrapped around a fibre core that will not tarnish. The Kreink Japan threads are the softest of the Japan threads that I carry with the foil not as firmly wrapped around the fibre core.
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..
Japan Thread – Kreinik: No. 1, No. 5, No. 7
Price per 40 meter spool or a 10 meter spool or skein.
Japanese threads or Japan threads are made up of a synthetic foil wrapped around a fibre core that will not tarnish. The Kreink Japan threads are the softest of the Japan threads that I carry with the foil not as firmly wrapped around the fibre core.
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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Check Thread (Crinkle Cordonnet)
Price Per Yard.
Check thread also known as Crinkle Cordonnet in French is made up of a fine metal wire wrapped around a fibre core. The thread has a wavy (kinked) serpentine appearance and is similar to Rococco but has a closer wave.
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.
Check Thread (Crinkle Cordonnet)
Price Per Yard.
Check thread also known as Crinkle Cordonnet in French is made up of a fine metal wire wrapped around a fibre core. The thread has a wavy (kinked) serpentine appearance and is similar to Rococco but has a closer wave.
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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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
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.
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)
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
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. 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.
| Weight | 0.01 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 29 × 25 × 0.1 cm |
| Colour | Dark Yellow, Light Yellow, Grey, Brown, Red, Dark Red, Black |
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