COUCHED METAL THREADS GROUP 3. Below are couched metal threads where the ends of the threads are not taken to back of the work. The threads are solid metal made from either copper or white metal and plated with gold, silver or copper. Jaceron  |  Lizerine (Lizardine)  |  Pearl Purl's  |  Milliary Wire  |  Plates  |  Spangles (Paillette) Samples of Metal Threads  |  Back to Goldwork Supplies Page!  |    View Shopping Cart Metal threads are packaged in clear acid free plastic or paper bags or tissue paper. Frequently Asked Questions about Metal Threads!

Jaceron Jaceron Close Up Click on images for enlargements   Click Here to see close up comparison pictures of Jaceron, Lizerine and Pearl Purl.

JACERON Jaceron (French term) is the same thread as Pearl Purl in appearance, and similar to Lizerine but the manufacturing process is slightly different. Click Here to read about the manufacturing process of Jaceron. Click Here to see comparison pictures of Jaceron, Lizerine and Pearl Purl. Jaceron is a wire that is wound into a tight coil that looks like a strand of gold pearls. The Jaceron needs to be stretched before it is used which enables the couching down thread to slip down between the twists of the gold thread. Tiny stitches are used to sew down the Jaceron at 3 or 4 coil intervals in a thread of the same colour and at the same angle as the twist of the wire so that the thread slips down between the coils and is invisible. Jaceron is used as an outline for designs or in combination with other couched threads as a filling thread for designs such as leaves. For a picture and description of how the Jaceron can be used Click Here. Jaceron can be used for outlining areas and as filling stitch when combined with a twist, rococco or passing thread. 1. GOLD 2% JACERON Gold 2% WM Jacerons 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. 2. GILT JACERON Gilt Jacerons are about ½ % of Gold on silver plated copper. (Gilt Jaceron is similar in appearance and quality to the 2% gold Jaceron). SIZE Jaceron No. 4 (Same Size as Super Pearl Purl): Approximately 0.75 mm across the width of the thread. COSTS To check your order click on view cart below. 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM No. 4 Jaceron: $15.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Yard of Gilt No. 4 Jaceron: $8.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Lizerine Lizerine Close Up Click on images for enlargements   Click Here to see close up comparison pictures of Jaceron, Lizerine and Pearl Purl.

LIZERINE (LIZARDINE) Lizerine also known as Lizardine is a similar thread to Jaceron and Pearl Purl but the strand has a squared flattened appearance rather than rounded and the pearls are less pronounced. Click Here to see comparison pictures of Jaceron, Lizerine and Pearl Purl. Lizerine is a wire that is wound into a tight coil that looks like a strand of flattened pearls. The Lizerine needs to be stretched before it is used which enables the couching down thread to slip down between the twists of the gold thread. Tiny stitches are used to sew down the Lizerine at 3 or 4 coil intervals in a thread of the same colour and at the same angle as the twist of the wire so that the thread slips down between the coils and is invisible. Lizerine is used as an outline for designs or in combination with other couched threads as a filling thread for designs such as leaves. For a picture and description of how the Lizerine can be used Click Here. Lizerine can be used for outlining areas and as filling stitch when combined with a twist, rococco or passing thread. 1. GOLD 2% LIZERINE Gold 2% WM Lizerine 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. 2. GILT LIZERINE Gilt Lizerine are about ½ % of Gold on silver plated copper. (Gilt Lizerine is similar in appearance and quality to the 2% gold Lizerine). SIZE No. 1 Lizerine (Same Size as No. 1 Pearl Purl): Approximately 0.90 mm across the width of the thread. Super Lizerine (Same Size as Super Pearl Purl): Approximately 0.75 mm across the width of the thread. COSTS To check your order click on view cart below. 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM No. 1 Lizerine: $22.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM Super Lizerine: $16.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM Very Fine Lizerine: $14.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Yard of Gilt No. 1 Lizerine: $11.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Yard of Gilt Super Lizerine: $8.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Yard of Gilt Very Fine Lizerine: $7.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Gold Pearl Purl Gold Pearl Purl Close Up Silver Pearl Purl Copper Pearl Purl Click on images for enlargements   Click Here to see close up comparison pictures of Jaceron, Lizerine and Pearl Purl.

PEARL PURL Pearl Purl is the same thread as Jaceron (French term) in appearance, but the manufacturing process is slightly different. Click Here to read about the manufacturing process of Pearl Purls. Click Here to see comparison pictures of Jaceron, Lizerine and Pearl Purl. Pearl Purl is a wire that is wound into a tight coil that looks like a strand of gold pearls. The Pearl Purl needs to be stretched before it is used which enables the couching down thread to slip down between the twist of the wire. Tiny stitches are used to sew down the pearl purl at 3 or 4 coil intervals in a thread of the same colour and at the same angle as the twist of the wire so that the thread slips down between the coils and is invisible. Pearl Purls metal threads are used as outlines for designs or in combination with other couched threads as a filling thread for designs such as leaves. For a picture and description of how the Pearl Purl can be used Click Here. Pearl Purl can be used for outlining areas and as filling stitch when combined with a twist, rococco or passing thread. 1. GOLD 2% PEARL PURLS (Jaceron) Gold 2% WM Pearl 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. 2. GILT PEARL PURLS (Jaceron) Gilt Pearl Purls are about ½ % of Gold on silver plated copper. (Gilt Pearl Purls are similar in appearance and quality to the 2% gold Pearl purls). 3. SILVER PEARL PURLS (Jaceron)  I offer three sizes of Silver Plated Pearl Purls. 4. COPPER PEARL PURLS (Jaceron) I offer three sizes of Copper Pearl Purl. SIZES Threads range from No. 3 being the largest, Super Pearl Purl inbetween and Very Fine Pearl Purl being the smallest. No. 3 Pearl Purl: Approximately 1.25 mm across the width of the thread. No. 2 Pearl Purl: Approximately 1.10 mm across the width of the thread. No. 1 Pearl Purl (Jaceron No. 7): Approximately 0.90 mm across the width of the thread. Super Pearl Purl (Jaceron No. 4): Approximately 0.75 mm across the width of the thread. Very Fine Pearl Purl: Approximately 0.60 mm across the width of the thread. COSTS You may order more than one colour of  the Pearl Purl on the same order. i.e. Select Gold No. 1 Pearl Purl, click "Add to Cart" Button. To add Copper No. 1 Pearl Purl, select Copper and click on the same button to add to cart. To check your order click on view cart below. 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM No. 3 Pearl Purl: $30.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM No. 2 Pearl Purl: $25.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM No. 1 Pearl Purl: $20.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM Super Pearl Purl: $15.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM Very Fine Pearl Purl: $12.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Yard of Gilt (Gold) No. 3 Pearl Purl: $18.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Yard of Gilt (Gold) No. 2 Pearl Purl: $15.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Yard of No. 1 Pearl Purl: $10.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Gilt (Gold) Silver Copper View Cart 1 Yard of Super Pearl Purl: $8.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Gilt (Gold) Silver Copper View Cart 1 Yard of Very Fine Pearl Purl: $7.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Gilt (Gold) Silver Copper View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Milliary Wire Milliary Wire Close Up Click on image for enlargement

MILLIARY WIRE I offer a Gilt Milliary which is a two part thread, consisting of a central core wire, with a coiling wire around it. Milliary wire is a two part thread, consisting of a central core wire, with a coiled wire around it. The Milliary wire is couched down in a thread of the same colour so that the stitches are not visible. Milliary wires are used as outlines for designs or in combination with other couched threads as a filling thread for designs such as leafs. For a picture and description of how the Milliary Wire can be used Click Here. Milliary Wire is used for outlining areas of a design. SIZE Gilt Milliary wire: Approximately 2 mm across the width of the thread. COSTS 1 Yard of Gilt (Gold) Milliary Wire: $12.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Broad Plate Whipped Plate Click on images for enlargements

PLATES I offer two styles of Plates: 1. Broad Plate is a broad flat shiny metal. 2. Whipped Plate is a broad flat shiny metal plate with a wire wrapped around the plate at an angle. The plates are couched down in a thread of the same colour. The plate is laid by folding the plate back and fourth across the shape, the turn of the plate is on the edge of the shape (the shape should be simple with a smooth edge) the couching down stitches are hidden in the turn of the plate. For a picture and description of how the Plate can be used Click Here. Plates are used to fill areas of a design. 1. GOLD 2% BROAD PLATE Gold 2% WM Plates 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 two sizes in the Gold 2% WM Broad Plate. 2. GILT, SILVER AND COPPER BROAD PLATE Gilt Pearl Purls are about ½ % of Gold on silver plated copper. (Gilt Pearl Purls are similar in appearance and quality to the 2% Gold Pearl purls). I offer two sizes of gilt plate. I also carry silver and copper Plates. 4. GOLD 2% WHIPPED PLATE Gold 2% WM Plates 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. 5. GILT WHIPPED PLATE Gilt Whipped Plates are about ½ % of Gold on silver plated copper. A wire is wrapped around the broad flat plate at an angle. I also carry silver and copper Whipped Plates. SIZES No. 6 Broad Plate: Approximately 2 mm across the width of the plate. No. 11 Broad Plate: Approximately 1 mm across the width of the plate. Whipped Plate: Approximately 2 mm across the width of the plate. COSTS 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM No. 6 Broad Plate: $12.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM No. 11 Broad Plate: $8.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Yard of No. 6 Broad Plate: $7.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Gilt Silver Copper View Cart 1 Yard of No. 11 Broad Plate: $5.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Gilt Silver Copper View Cart 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM Whipped Plate: $12.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Yard of Whipped Plate: $8.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Colour: Gilt Silver Copper View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

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SPANGLES (Paillette) Spangles are also known as Paillette (French term) are hard metal sequins and are of superior quality to regular tin sequins. The spangles are couched down with one stitch that crosses the join of the spangle. For a picture and description of how the Spangle can be used Click Here. 1. GOLD 2% WM SPANGLES (Paillettes) Gold 2% WM Spangles 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. 2. GILT SPANGLES (Paillettes) Gilt Spangles are about ½ % of Gold on silver plated copper. I offer four sizes of the gilt spangles. 3. SILVER SPANGLES (Paillettes) I offer three sizes of Silver Spangles. SIZE AND QUANTITY Gold 2% WM FB Spangles: Approximately 3/32 of an inch (2.8 mm) across the width of the spangle. The spangles are sold by 1 gram packages (approximately 70 spangles). #7 Spangles: Approximately 8/32 of an inch (6 mm) across the width of the spangle. The spangles are sold by 1 gram packages (approximately 16 spangles). #9 Spangles: Approximately 6/32 of an inch (4.5 mm) across the width of the spangle. The spangles are sold by 1 gram packages (approximately 26 spangles). #12 Spangles: Approximately 4/32 of an inch (4 mm) across the width of the spangle. The spangles are sold by 1 gram packages (approximately 48 spangles). #14 Spangles: Approximately 3/32 of an inch (3 mm) across the width of the spangle. The spangles are sold by 1 gram packages (approximately 69 spangles). #19 Spangles: Approximately 2/32 of an inch (2.5 mm) across the width of the spangle. The spangles are sold by 1 gram packages (approximately 80 spangles). COSTS You may order more than one size of Spangles on the same order. i.e. Select Gilt #8 Spangles, click "Add to Cart" Button. Then select Gilt #4 Spangles, and click on the same button to add to cart. To check your order click on view cart below. 1 Gram of Gold 2% WM FB Spangles: $10.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart 1 Gram of any size of Spangles: $5.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Size: Gilt #7 Gilt #12 Gilt #14 Gilt #19 Silver #9 Silver #12 Silver #14 View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.