Other Caron Threads
We can obtain other Caron threads by special order - delivery time approx 7-10 days. Please ring or email with your requirements.
The speciality range includes:
- Rachel - a tubular nylon thread that compresses or expands to accommodate a large variety of canvas or fabric sizes. It has a shimmery, wet look and when stitched flat, it has a transparent appearance; compressed, it is more opaque. In addition to using it for traditional stitching, other fibers can be threaded through it or it can be stitched on top of other needlework;
- Rachelette - Rachel with a fine metallic threaded through it. The sparkle of the metallic combined with the shimmer of the Rachel can give your work a truly dazzling effect. It is usually best for counts of 14 or coarser but long stitches will work on 18 or 24-count;
- Soie Cristale - a twelve-ply solid-colour spun silk. Use the solid colours the same as you would use Waterlilies, which is dyed on natural or white Soie Cristale.
- Candlelight - a soft, fine metallic. It is very flexible and although it frays, it does not break down during stitching, making it easy to handle. In weight it is very similar to Wildflowers. Use one or more strands as required by the ground fabric. Candlelight has excellent light reflective qualities, but for this reason, the structure of more complex stitches is often obscured.
- Antica - a heavier metallic in antique shades. The effect is more of a soft glow than a shiny sparkle. It unravels easily, but can be controlled by a dab of Fraycheck or clear nail polish at one end. Before threading the needle, snap the length of yarn gently to tighten the chainette and make the stitching easier. It is a little bit thicker than #5 pearl cotton, but not as thick as #3 pearl. Use on eighteen or fourteen count.
- Kitkin - an angora-like blend similar to Rainbow Gallery 'Wisper'. Use it to simulate fur or hair. Its fine texture is best used in combination with another thread in the needle, such as floss, to give it bulk. Interesting shading effects can be achieved by combining it with one of the hand-dyed threads above. It is best stitched after other stitching has been completed. It can be gently brushed to give a furry appearance.
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