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Gilt Flatworm Thread Click on image for enlargement

FLATWORM I offer two sizes of the gilt Flatworm, the metal in the threads will tarnish over time. Gilt Smooth Flatworm are about ½ % of Gold on silver plated copper wrapped around a thread core, and the thread has been flattened instead of rounded like Smooth Passing thread. SIZES Threads range from No. 6 being the largest to No. 4 being the smallest No. 6 Gilt Flatworm thread: Approximately 1 mm across the width of the thread. No. 4 Gilt Flatworm thread: Approximately 0.75 mm across the width of the thread. COSTS (MGFW) 1 Yard of Gilt FlatwormThread: $1.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Size: No. 6 No. 4 View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Gilt Grecian Twist Click on image for enlargement

GRECIAN TWIST I offer three sizes of the Grecian Twist. Gilt Grecian Twist is made up of four gold strands, two strands with a smooth surface two strands with a serrated surface, all four gold strands are twisted together to make a cord. This cord is great for outlining on goldwork. Gilt Grecian Twist are made up of ½ % of Gold on silver plated copper, the metal in the thread will tarnish over time. SIZES Threads range from No. 6 being the largest to No. 4 being the smallest Gilt Large Grecian Twist: Approximately 2.5 mm across the width of the thread. Gilt Medium Grecian Twist:  Approximately 2 mm across the width of the thread. Gilt Fine Grecian Twist:  Approximately 1.5 mm across the width of the thread. COSTS (MGGTL) 1 Yard of Gilt Large Grecian Twist $8.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (MGGTM) 1 Yard of Gilt Medium Grecian Twist $7.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (MGGTF) 1 Yard of Gilt Fine Grecian Twist $6.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Gold Twist Silver Twists Copper Twists Click on images for enlargements

TWISTS (Torsade) I offer many choices of twisted threads also known as Torsade (French term). Twists (Torsade) are twisted cords. The twists are couched down by sewing the stitch at the same angle as the twist of the cord so that the stitches hide in the twists and are invisible. A couching down thread of the same colour is used to sew down the twisted cord. For a picture and description of how the Twist can be used Click Here. 1. GOLD 2% WM TWISTS (Torsade) Gold 2% WM Check Purls are the highest standard gold thread that can be purchased for Goldwork. 2% gold is also known as Admiralty or Government standard and are 2% gold on white metal. I offer four sizes of 2% WM gold Twists. 2. GILT TWISTS (Torsade)  Gilt Twists are about ½ % of Gold on silver plated copper. (Gilt Twists are similar in appearance and quality to the 2% Twists). I offer three sizes of Gilt Twists. 3. SILVER TWISTS (Torsade)  I offer one size of silver plated Twist. 4. COPPER TWISTS (Torsade)  I offer two sizes of copper Twist. SIZES Threads range from No. 6 being the largest to Elizabethan Twist being the smallest No. 6 Twist: Approximately 1.25 mm across the width of the thread. No. 4 Twist: Approximately 1.10 mm across the width of the thread. No. 3 Twist: Approximately 0.90 mm across the width of the thread. No. 1 ½ Twist: Approximately 0.75 mm across the width of the thread. No. 1 Twist: Approximately 0.50 mm across the width of the thread. Super Twist: Approximately 0.35 mm across the width of the thread. Elizabethan Twist: Approximately 0.25 mm across the width of the thread. COSTS You may order more than one colour of  the Twist on the same order. i.e. Select Gilt No. 3 Twist, click "Add to Cart" Button. To add Copper No. 3 Twist, select Copper and click on the same button to add to cart. To check your order click on view cart below. (MG26T) 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM No. 6 Twist: $6.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (MG23&4T) 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM No. 3 or No. 4 Twist: $5.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Size: No. 3 No. 4 View Cart (MG21.5T) 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM No. 1 1/2 Twist: $4.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (MG21T) 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM No. 1 Twist: $3.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (MG2ET) 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM Super & ElizabethanTwist: $2.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Size Super Twist Elizabethan Twist View Cart (MG6T) 1 Yard of No. 6 Twist: $3.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (MG3&4GT) 1 Yard of No. 4 or No. 3 Twist: $3.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Size Gilt (Gold) No. 4 Gilt (Gold) No. 3 Silver No. 3 View Cart (MG1.5T) 1 Yard of No. 1 ½ Twist: $2.80 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Gilt (Gold) Silver View Cart (MG1T) 1 Yard of No. 1 Twist: $2.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Gilt (Gold) Copper View Cart (MGST) 1 Yard of Super Twist: $1.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Gilt (Gold) Silver Copper View Cart (MGET) 1 Yard of Gilt Elizabethan Twist: $0.55 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Large Back Click on image for enlargement

LARGE BACK Large Back is made up of wire wrapped around a cotton core. The thread is rounded and smooth in appearance and turns corners easily when using a fine tipped tweezers. Large Back is couched down singularly in the same colour sewing thread or a contrasting colour. The thread is similar to passing thread No. 4 and No. 5 but is about 4 times the thickness. SIZE Gold 2% WM Large Back: Approximately 1 mm across the width of the thread. Gold 2% WM threads are the highest standard gold thread that can be purchased for Goldwork. 2% gold is also known as Admiralty or Government standard and are 2% gold on white metal wrapped around a thread core creating a kinked thread. COST (MGLB) 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM Large Back: $4.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Japanese Gold Thread No. 13 (K9) Imitation Japan Thread No. T69 Imitation Gold Japan Thread No. 7 and No. 5 Imitation Burnished Gold Japan Thread No. 7 and No. 5 Imitation Silver Japan thread No. 7 and No. 5 Imitation Copper Japan thread No. 7 Imitation Gold Japan Thread No. 1 Imitation Silver Japan Thread No. 1 Click on images for enlargements

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. 1. JAPANESE GOLD THREAD High quality gold foil is wrapped around a thread core. Gold comes wrapped onto a plastic reel in 10 yards (9 meter lengths). Comes in sizes No. 13, No. 9 and No. 8 2. IMITATION GOLD JAPAN THREAD A gold foil is wrapped around a thread core. Gold Japan thread comes as a continuos length in a 11 yards (10 meter) skein. There is a choice of gold which has a shiny appearance or burnished gold which has a matt appearance and comes in sizes #5 and #7. 3. IMITATION SILVER JAPAN THREAD A silver foil is wrapped around a thread core. Silver Japan thread comes as a continuos length in a 11 yards (10 meter) skein. Comes in sizes #5 and #7. 4. IMITATION COPPER JAPAN THREAD A copper foil is wrapped around a thread core. Copper Japan thread comes as a continuos length in a 11 yards (10 meter) skein. Comes in size #7. SIZES FOR JAPANESE GOLD THREAD Threads range from No. 13 being the largest to No. 8 being the smallest No. 13 (K1): Approximately 1 mm across the width of the thread. No. 9 (K3): Approximately 0.75 mm across the width of the thread. No. 8 (K4): Approximately 0.5 mm across the width of the thread. SIZES FOR IMITATION JAPAN THREAD Imitation Japan Threads range from T69 being the largest to T72 being the smallest T69: Approximately 0.75 mm across the width of the thread. T70: Approximately 0.5 mm across the width of the thread. T71: Approximately 0.25 mm across the width of the thread. T72: Approximately 0.15 mm across the width of the thread. Kreinik Imitation Japan Threads range from No. 7 being the largest to No. 5 being the smallest No. 7: Approximately 0.75 mm across the width of the thread. No. 5: Approximately 0.5 mm across the width of the thread. No. 1: Approximately 0.1 mm across the width of the thread (suitable for machine embroidery and to use in combination with other embroidery threads to add sparkle). JAPANESE THREADS COSTS 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. (MGJT) Gold Japanese Thread 10 yards (9 meters) Reel (all sizes): $15.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Size: No. 13 (K1) No. 9 (K3) No. 8 (K4) View Cart (MGJTI) Gold Imitation Japan Threads 10 yards (9 meters) Reel (all sizes): $5.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Size: No. T69 No. T70 No. T71 No. T72 View Cart (M7IJT) Kreinik No. 7 Imitation Japan Thread 11 yards (10 meters) Skein: $3.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Gold No. 7 Burnished Gold No. 7 Silver No. 7 Copper No. 7 View Cart (M5IJT) Kreinik No. 5 Imitation Japan Thread 11 yards (10 meters) Skein: $3.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Gold No. 5 Burnished Gold No. 5 Silver No. 5 View Cart (M1IJT) Kreinik No. 1 Imitation Japan Thread 40 meters (44 yards) Reel: $3.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Gold No. 1 Silver No. 1 View Cart PACKAGING 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). If the koma is not selected then the Japanese Threads K1 - K4 and the Japan Threads T69 - T72 come wrapped on a plastic reel. The Japan Threads No. 5 and No. 7 come as a skein. (MGWK) Japan Thread Wrapped on a Wooden Koma: $9.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Method: Wrap on Single Wrap on Double View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Gold Passing Thread No. 5 and No. 13 Silver Passing Thread No. 6 and No. 13 Copper Passing Thread No. 6 and No. 13 Blue Passing Thread No. 13 Green Passing Thread No. 13 Red Passing Thread No. 13 Click on images for enlargements

PASSING THREADS I offer variety of colours and sizes of Smooth Passing threads; the metal in the threads will tarnish over time. Smooth Passing is made up of wire wrapped around a cotton core. The thread is straight and smooth in appearance and turns corners easily when using fine tipped tweezers. Passing is couched down singularly in the same colour sewing thread or a contrasting colour. For a picture and description of how the Smooth Passing thread can be used Click Here. I also offer a choice in colours of the No. 13 Passing thread which is a synthetic thread and will not tarnish. 1. GOLD 2% WM SMOOTH PASSING THREADS Gold 2% WM Smooth Passing threads are the highest standard gold thread that can be purchased for Goldwork. 2% gold is also known as Admiralty or Government standard and are 2% gold on white metal wrapped around a thread core. 2. GILT SMOOTH PASSING THREADS  Gilt Smooth Passing threads are about ½ % of Gold on silver plated copper wrapped around a thread core. (Gilt Smooth Passing is similar in appearance and quality to the 2% Passings). 3. SILVER SMOOTH PASSING THREADS  Silver Smooth Passing thread is Silver Plated wire wrapped around a thread core. 4. COPPER SMOOTH PASSING THREADS  Copper Smooth Passing thread is Copper wire wrapped around a thread core. 5. COLOURED PASSING THREADS  I have Gold, Silver, Copper, Blue, Green, and Red No. 13 Passing thread which is a synthetic thread wrapped around a thread core so the thread will not tarnish unlike the gold 2% WM, gilt, silver and copper smooth passing threads which are metal based and will tarnish over time. SIZES Threads range from No. 4 being the smallest to No. 13 being the largest. No. 4 Smooth Passing thread: Approximately 0.35 mm across the width of the thread. No. 5 Smooth Passing thread: Approximately 0.5 mm across the width of the thread. No. 6 Smooth Passing thread: Approximately 0.75 mm across the width of the thread. No. 13 Passing thread: Approximately 1 mm across the width of the thread. The No. 13 Passing is a synthetic thread so will not tarnish. COSTS (MG24PT) 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM No. 4 Smooth Passing Thread: $2.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (MG25PT) 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM No. 5 Smooth Passing Thread: $3.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (MG4PT) 1 Yard of No. 4 Smooth Passing Thread: $0.80 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Gilt Silver Copper View Cart (MG5PT) 1 Yard of Gilt No. 5 Smooth Passing Thread: $1.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (MS6PT) 1 Yard of No. 6 Smooth Passing Thread: $1.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Silver Copper View Cart (MC13PT) 1 Yard of No. 13 Passing Thread any Colour (Synthetic Thread will not Tarnish): $1.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Gold Silver Copper Red Blue Greem View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Gold Rococco   Silver Rococco   Copper Rococco Click on images for enlargements

ROCOCCO Rococo is a similar type of metal as Crinkle Cordonnet, it is not as easy to turn as the Crinkle Cordonnet but the waves in the thread are far more even, and the wire covers the thread core much better. I offer two sizes and types of Rococco. Rococco is made up of a wire wrapped around a cotton core. The cord has wavy (kinked) serpentine appearance. Rococco is a similar type of metal as Crinkle Cordonnet, it is not as easy to turn as the Crinkle Cordonnet but the waves in the thread are far more even. Rococco is couched down singularly in the same colour sewing thread or a contrasting thread. For a picture and description of how the Rococco thread can be used Click Here. 1. GOLD 2% WM ROCOCCO  Gold 2% WM Rococco threads are the highest standard gold thread that can be purchased for Goldwork. 2% gold is also known as Admiralty or Government standard and are 2% gold on white metal wrapped around a thread core creating a kinked thread. 2. GILT ROCOCCO Gilt Smooth Passing threads are about ½ % of Gold on silver plated copper wrapped around a thread core creating a kinked thread. (Gilt Smooth Passing is similar in appearance and quality to the 2% Passings). 3. SILVER PLATED ROCOCCO Silver Rococco thread is Silver Plated wire wrapped around a thread core creating a kinked thread. 4. COPPER ROCOCCO Copper Rococco thread is Copper wire wrapped around a thread core creating a kinked thread. SIZES Medium Rococco: Approximately 1 mm across the width of the thread. Fine Rococco: Approximately 0.50 mm across the width of the thread. COSTS (MG2MR) 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM Medium Rococco: $5.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (MG2FR) 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM Fine Rococco: $4.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart You may order more than one colour of the Medium Rococco on the same order. i.e. Select Gold, click "Add to Cart" Button. To add another colour i.e. Copper, select Copper and click on the same button to add to cart. To check your order click on view cart below. (MMR) 1 Yard of Medium Rococco: $3.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Gold Silver Copper View Cart (MGFR) 1 Yard of Fine Rococco: $2.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Gilt Silver Copper View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.