PADDING AND SEWING THREADS To create 3 - dimensional effects in Goldwork one of the following forms of padding can be used. Kreinik Metallic Braids and Cords  |  Kreinik Japan Thread No. 1  |  Red Au Ver A Soie Silk Thread Au Soie 100/3 Silk Couching Thread  |  Polyester Sewing Thread  |  Beeswax  |  Felt Soft Cotton Thread  |  Goldwork and Beading Pad  |  Velvet Board Merchandise Page!  |  Goldwork Supplies Page!  |    View Shopping Cart

Kreinik Silver #4 Braid 001 Kreinik Gold #4 Braid 002 Kreinik Black #4 Braid 005   Click on image for enlargement

Kreinik #4 Braids Kreinik Braids, which can be used alone, are round in shape to offer textured, dimensional effects in all embroidery techniques. Kreinik #4 is the thinnest braid, suitable for embroidery stitches (as used in the Modern Jacobean kits) also Ideal for counted work (16 - 18 count) and machine quilting REEL SIZE                                             11 Meters (12 Yards) COLOURS (METALLIC) AND COSTS (MTHK4B) 1 Reel of Kreinik Metallic #4 Braid : $4.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Silver 001 Gold 002 Black 005 Pixiedust 5002 View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Kreinik Silver Cord 001c Kreinik Carnival Cord 209c   Click on image for enlargement

Kreinik Cords A single ply, tightly wrapped metallic thread for outlining, over stitching, backstitching or couching a thicker thread. When used to backstitch, the cord gives a clean outline that lifts the element of the fabric and creates dimension. It is also ideal for machine embroidery and quilting. REEL SIZE                                             50 Meters (55 Yards) COLOURS AND COSTS (MTHKC) 1 Reel of Kreinik Cord: $2.60 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Silver Cord 001c Carnival Cord 209c View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Imitation Gold Japan Thread No. 1   Imitation Silver Japan Thread No. 1 Click on images for enlargement

Japan Thread No. 1 Japan Threads for Goldwork Embroidery Please Click Here! A single ply, tightly wrapped metallic thread for outlining, over stitching, backstitching or couching a thicker thread. When used to backstitch, the cord gives a clean outline that lifts the element of the fabric and creates dimension. It is also ideal for machine embroidery and quilting.   REEL SIZE                                             40 Meters (44 Yards) COLOURS AND COSTS (M1IJT) No. 1 Imitation Japan Thread 40 meters (44 yards) Reel: $3.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Gold Silver View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

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Au Ver A Soie Silk Thread Au ver A Soie is the Manufacturer of fine silk thread and yarns in France since 1820. Soie d'Alger is a seven fly 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. At present I offer light gold and red which can be used for couching and satin stitch when doing goldwork embroideries. (MTAVS) 1 Skein of Au Ver A Soie d Alger Silk Thread: $5.25 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Red No. 916 View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

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SOIE 100/3 SILK COUCHING THREAD Soie 100/3 is a fine twisted non-divisble 3 ply spun silk and comes as a 50 meter spool I offer four shades of the silk thread for the use in metal thread embroidery, i.e. couching down of Japan threads.   (MTHS100) One Spool of Soie 100/3 Silk Thread (50 Meters): $4.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Colour: Light Gold Dark Gold Silver Copper View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

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SEWING THREAD (TSTT) Polyester sewing thread is used to sew down the padding and the metal threads. A yellow thread is used for Goldwork, grey thread for Silver metal threads and brown for Copper metal threads. The thread is used double to sew down purl threads and for abrasive golds such as pearl purl and is used singularly to sew down padding and couched threads such as Japan threads, rococco's and passing threads. Yellow sewing thread is used with Gold threads, grey thread is used with Silver threads and brown is used with Copper threads. REEL SIZE                                             100 Meters COST (TSTT) 1 Reel of Polyester Sewing thread: $1.75 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Colour: Yellow Brown Grey View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Regular Beeswax with Plastic Case Decorative Bees Wax - Cameo or Swan Click on images for enlargements

BEESWAX (TSBW) Beeswax is used to coat sewing thread. The wax strengthens the thread and gives it a smooth coating which is especially good for goldwork so that the metal threads are less likely to snag on the sewing thread and shred it. The regular beeswax comes in a plastic case with slots, the wax is held with in the case so that the hands do not get coated in the wax and the wax does not get dirty. The thread is run through the slot in the plastic case and is coated in the wax. Brush of any excess wax from the thread before sewing with it. The decorative bees wax comes in a clear acrylic box and makes a great gift for the needleworker.  One side of the beeswax comes with a raised image, choice of Cameo or Swan. Cameo Size: 1 1/4 inches (3 1/2 cm) wide by 1 3/4 inches (4 1/2 cm) high Swan Size: 1 1/2 inches (3 3/4 cm) wide by 1 inches (2 1/2 cm) high COST (TSBW) Beeswax: $1.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (TSBWD) Decorative Beeswax: $4.25 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Image: Cameo Swan View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

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FELT (TSF) Felt makes an excellent padding material or foundation fabric to apply Gold threads over top. Felt is used to pad areas and to cover up carpet felt and as a ground fabric. Several layers of felt padding can be applied to the design for a raised effect. When padding an area with more than one layer of felt it is best to cut the underneath felt layers slightly smaller. Sew down the small layers first and finish of with the largest layer on top. The largest piece of felt covers the edges of the smaller pieces so that the edges do not protrude between the metal threads sewn over the top. Felt is also used to cover the carpet felt before the gold is worked over top so that the fibres of the carpet felt do not poke between the gold pieces. The felt makes an excellent ground fabric even if padding is not required in the design. A single layer of the felt can be sewn down onto the ground fabric and the gold sewn over top. If there are gaps between the applied metal threads these gaps are less likely to show if a felt, the same colour as the metal threads is underneath (see padding of cardinal bird and branch above - the entire design area is covered in one or more layers of yellow felt). Yellow felt is used underneath Gold threads, grey felt is used under Silver threads and brown is used under Copper threads. (More information on felt is detailed above in padding information). FELT SIZE                                             Height: 11 inches (27 1/2 cm)     Width: 8 1/2 inches (21 1/4 cm) COST (TSF) Rectangle Piece of Felt: $0.75 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Colour: Yellow Brown Grey View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

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SOFT COTTON THREAD (TSCC) A soft cotton thread (Bernat crochet cotton) is used to pad narrow areas such as leaves, stems and branches (see padding of branch and leaves of Cardinal Bird above). The thread can be sewn down in bunches of two, three or four threads, sewing down the threads with a single strand of sewing thread keeping the threads within the paint lines. The ends of the threads are not taken to the back of the work but are cut of sheer at the top of the work to the edge of the design. Purl's or Japan threads are the most common metal threads to be sewn over the soft cotton threads. The thread can be applied directly on to the ground fabric, or on top of felt. (More information on soft cotton thread is detailed above in padding information). AMOUNT                                          Weight: 50 grams (1 3/4 oz.) Colours Available: Yellow, white and brown.  COST (TSCC) Soft Cotton Thread Ball (Bernat Crochet Cotton): $2.00 CDN Quantity: Color: Yellow Brown White View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.