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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.
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No. 13
(K1):
Approximately
1 mm across the width of the thread.
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No. 9
(K3): Approximately
0.75 mm across the width of the thread.
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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.
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T69:
Approximately
0.75 mm across the width of the thread.
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T70: Approximately
0.5 mm across the width of the thread.
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T71: Approximately
0.25 mm across the width of the thread.
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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.
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No. 7:
Approximately
0.5 mm across the width of the thread.
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No. 5: Approximately
0.25 mm across the width of the thread, comes as a skein or spool.
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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
Gold Imitation Japan Thread 10 yards (9 meters) all sizes: $5.00 Canadian Dollars
Kreinik Imitation Japan Thread 11 Yards (10 meters) Skein: $3.50 Canadian Dollars
Kreinik No. 5 Imitation Japan Thread 5.4 Yards (5 Meter) Spool: $2.25 Canadian Dollars
Kreinik Imitation No. 1 Japan Thread 40 meters (43 yards) Spool - Used to couch down Japan Threads: $3.00 Canadian Dollars
Kreinik Cord 50 meters (54 yards) - Used to couch down the Japan Threads: $3.00 Canadian Dollars
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
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