I use way too much black thread...(in a good way)
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MrsOtter2
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4 years, 4 months ago by MrsOtter2
So I realized early on in my bracelet making that I was going to end up using black in almost every one I make. While searching on Amazon I saw a listing for spools/cones of embroidery thread that was over 5000yds of thread. I tried to look at the description to see how thick the thread is, normal DMC thread is a six count thread and I was wondering if that was the way it came on the spools/cones. If it came the same way it does in skeins it would be so much more cost efficient to buy it like that than in the giant packs of thread I normally buy when I need to reup on color selection. Anyone’s input is greatly appreciated and if you have a better way to buy bulk colors for a decent price I would appreciate that too!
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Basilology
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4 years, 4 months ago by Basilology
I know at Michaels they have packs of black Loops and Threads floss. I'm pretty sure they have packs of embroidery floss and packs of craft string.
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knottahti
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4 years, 4 months ago by knottahti
if you aren’t sure about it, you can also look for size 5 DMC petra thread, which definitely is comparable to embroidery floss thickness
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amazingme
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4 years, 4 months ago by amazingme
If you go to the crochet section in Wal-Mart, you can buy huge spools of thread in different sizes. That's what I do with white and black threads
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MrsOtter2
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4 years, 4 months ago by MrsOtter2
@Basilology What is hard about getting a different brand, (at least for me), is the fact that different brands have different shines for their thread. The reason why I am having such a hard time finding a bulk option for myself is because I don’t want to spend the money on it then my OCD be triggered when they don’t have the same texture/shine to them.
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Basilology
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4 years, 4 months ago by Basilology
@MrsOtter2 I understand. What brand do you use?
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Pichu10
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4 years, 4 months ago by Pichu10
I buy the black and white loops and threads and I have not had any issues. Maybe only use that thread brand in a bracelet? Hope that helped 😉
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MrsOtter2
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4 years, 4 months ago by MrsOtter2
@Basilology I use DMC, it’s the only I’ve come across that doesn’t fray or get knots in the slack string I use in my bracelet
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horses13
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4 years, 4 months ago by horses13
I usually buy packs when I have no good colours but I would suggest if you like DMC thread you should just get a lot of individual black skeins of thread, hope this will help.
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