Stitching With Metalic Thread Tips please

daffodil

Hi all
can anyone tell me the best way to stitch using metalic threads, when I use it the thread always seems to unravel, I normally use a length about 12" does anyone have any tips

Thanks in advance

mic5823

Thank you everyone for all the tips. Currently trying to use DMC Light effects & as others have mentioned it's horrible. I'm going to get some thread magic & try some of your tips.

beckysbiz

So many great ideas. Thank you for sharing as I am about to embark on using Metallics again

mamounette

j'ai banni les echevettes metallisées DMC , je prefere le fils en bobine

dengxiaozuo

Thank  you  very  much

seditas

Muchas gracias por compartir !!!

popsjens

Thanks for sharing the tip

htsear13

Following this thread

Knitpurlsm

Thanks for the info!

Saranghae

Hi ^^
try with this or one similar:
http://www.casacenina.com/adam-b ... en-conditioner.html

daffodil

Oh thank you so much:)

kacang

U can using thread heaven,they sell it in online store

sallyrose

Good luck with the metallics. My only tip is to keep the length short.

daffodil

Thank you all for suggesting thread heaven, I bought some and yes it really does make stitching with metallic thread easier, I normally use DMC precious metals:)

sweetpea

my suggestion is just make a knot of both ends of yarn all together, to stop it fray more often.. but thread heaven is quite helpful :loveliness:

Sol

Thank you all for suggesting thread heaven, I bought some and yes it really does make stitching with ...
leekimber Post at 10-2-2011 18:11

                               
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    it is washable? i mean after stitching with this wax who do you get rid of it from the stitched work ?

Drea66

Yes, sabina it is washable. I use it all the time, not just for metalics. It does not leave any residue behind at all. I never had problems with that at all. It just makes stitching easier because it makes the floss slide trough the holes easier and helps to keep the floss from fraying. I never stitch without it.

booboo23

Wax, short lengths, and a lot of patience.