The most common metallic thread is DMC Light Effects thread, but this is not always the easiest to cross stitch with.
And in fact there are lots of great alternative metallic threads and braids out there that you can try, which you may find easier to use.
I'll show you several other types and brands of metallic threads and talk about the pros and cons of each...and of course I'll share my favourite one!
00:00 Start
00:56 - DMC Light Effects
01:29 - DMC Etoile
02:04 - DMC Diamant
02: 57 - Blending filaments (Kreinik and Au Ver a Soie)
04:03 - Intro to metallic braids
05:06 - Rainbow Gallery Treasure Braid
06:10 - Kreinik #4 braid
06:30 - Au Ver a Soie Tresse braid
06:51 - Anchor metallic embroidery thread
07:24 - substituting different metallic thread brands
08:21 - swapping between DMC brand threads
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5 авг 2024