Is there any other string I can use other than embroidery floss?
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RNBWs4ever
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3 years, 10 months ago by RNBWs4ever
Hey! 😊 Do you guys know what other types of string I can use? Can I use crochet thread if yes what size? Where do I get it? Is it cheaper than embroidery floss? Is there color changing/gradient/multicolor crochet thread? Please help me figure this out. Thanks! |
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GenMalucci
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3 years, 10 months ago by GenMalucci
I only really use embroidery floss, however if you use a thin crochet thread it works. I usually bring a piece of scrap thread that is the right thinness for bracelets and then compare to the string at the craft store
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GenMalucci
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3 years, 10 months ago by GenMalucci
Sometimes it is cheaper to get thin crochet thread as base strings and not have a bunch of skeins, it’s up to you though
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juliana_e
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3 years, 10 months ago by juliana_e
If you go to Walmart in the craft section there is a thread type called friendship thread craft cord. Or you can use loops and threads craft cord. You can also use yarn
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RNBWs4ever
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3 years, 10 months ago by RNBWs4ever
@GenMalucci @juliana_e Ok, thank you so much! 😊 😊 😊
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oceanknot
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3 years, 10 months ago by oceanknot
I know that Aunt Lydia’s size 10 crotchet thread has metallic and multicolor thread. It’s also much cheaper than embroidery floss, but you have a lot less variety in colors because you would be buying a fewer colors with a lot of strings compared to buying a pack of embroidery with lots of colors, but fewer string. I’ve also never tried size 10 of aunt Lydia’s, but I have tried size 3 as base strings and it works pretty well. One more thing is that if you do use crotchet thread, I wouldn’t recommend mixing it with embroidery floss or other types of thread in a bracelet because it would produce uneven knots. The most similar size to embroidery floss is size 5
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oceanknot
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3 years, 10 months ago by oceanknot
I’ve also used Lion Brand Yarn Summer Nights, which is superfine sparkly/multicolor yarn and it’s pretty much the same size as regular embroidery floss. It comes in a huge bundle and it’s not super expensive.
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oceanknot
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3 years, 10 months ago by oceanknot
Also sorry to keep commenting, but you can get the crotchet thread from Michaels or Amazon
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RNBWs4ever
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3 years, 10 months ago by RNBWs4ever
@oceanknot thank you so much for your help!
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oceanknot
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3 years, 10 months ago by oceanknot
No problem!
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PugCakePop
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3 years, 10 months ago by PugCakePop
You could use yarn, its a good alternative! I used it a lot before i discovered embroidery thread and it works pretty well, but i prefer embroidery floss for the following reasons1. When you pull on yarn, it rubs on your fingers and kind of burns them i think because of the friction 2. Embroidery floss gives a smoother finish and is easier to work with 3. There are little fuzzies on yarn that bother me But, thin yarn is a great alternative, it works almost as well as floss for me! You can also use craft cord. |
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RNBWs4ever
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3 years, 10 months ago by RNBWs4ever
@PugCakePop Thanks for your help!
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knotsalot1
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3 years, 10 months ago by knotsalot1
What I do is I wind my thread in bobbins and color code my threads into a gradient in a bin I really hope this helps 🙂
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knotsalot1
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3 years, 10 months ago by knotsalot1
Sorry I clicked on the wrong forum page
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