Kreinik Fine #8 Braid is a high quality metallic thread used in cross stitch, needlepoint, crochet, knitting, weaving, scrapbooking, cardmaking, fly fishing and more. Fine #8 Braid is available in the colors listed below on 10m (11yd) spools. Color numbers with an "F" are glow-in-the-dark colors and will glow when exposed to light; they also look great under black lights. Color numbers with "HL" are Hi Lustre, those with "V" have a vintage-matte finish, those with a "C" are braided cords (stiffer, resemble real metals), and those with "L" are holographic.
Fiber Content: 100% polyester (holographic colors), 65% polyester/35% rayon (regular colors), 62% polyester/38% nylon (hi lustre colors), 64% polyester/36% nylon (vintage colors), 80% polyester/20% nylon (glow in the dark colors)
Stitching Tips: In cross stitch, it is about the weight of two strands of cotton embroidery floss. Use it straight from the reel, do not try to separate. No need to combine strands; if you need a thicker thread, just go up to the next Kreinik Braid size (which would be #12 Braid).
Cross Stitch Tips:
Provides perfect coverage on 14-count Aida, or can be used over two threads on 28-count linens. Use it straight off the reel, do not separate into plies. Cross stitch with 15- to 18-inch lengths. Click on arrow to close tip.
Needlepoint Tips:
This metallic thread provides light coverage on 18-count canvas, and perfect coverage on 24-count Congress Cloth. Can be used in overstitching or as a blending thread on larger needlepoint canvas counts. Click on arrow to close tip.
Crochet and Knitting Tips:
Laceweight; equivalent to about a #10 crochet weight. Use this metallic thread alone for beading designs, tatting, and lace making techniques, or use as a blending thread for accents in larger crochet and knitting projects. Click on arrow to close tip.
Weaving Tips:
Use any of the basic colors for warp (those without a letter after the color number). Use any color for weft. Sett is 24 epi (experiment with looser sett if desired to vary drapabiity). Make test swatches if using stretchy yarns with the more inelastic metallic, then use a warm-water wash for the wet-finishing. Click on arrow to close tip.
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PLEASE NOTE: Kreinik does not sell direct to the public, so all orders received on this website will have payment collected and fulfilled by independent retailers. Due to the pandemic plus high demand, it may take 10 weeks to get an order to you. We are facing unprecedented production, supply and staffing issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, and shipping services all over the United States are seeing delivery delays. We appreciate your patience and are working to improve the situation every day.
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