OK. Now I remember. The scanner doesn't really show the shine on this thread. It is Lizbeth Gold Metallic. Since I have been making earrings lately I thought I would do a pattern from the IL Mio Chiaccheirino #2 magazine. I wanted something different so I decided to use gold metallic thread. Not too bad, I suppose, but I wish the "gold" showed up better in the photo. I didn't use beads because the thread glitters and I think beads would not be seen very well.
But now I remember. I remember why I rarely use metallic thread. Hard to handle, feels sticky, wants to undo. Now I remember. It does come out pretty, though.
They look great. But metallic thread can be difficult to work with.
ReplyDeleteThe shine shows up somewhat better when you enlarge the picture when you look at it. Not as sparkly as the actual thread, but it does show up, at least a little bit. Thanks for the reminder about metallic thread. I was thinking about using it again, but no, now I remember, too. :)
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I agree about working with metallic thread. I find myself drawn to it though. Too strong a pull to resist! Is there a 12 step for thread?
ReplyDeleteThey look beautiful, but I totally agree about metallic thread, it can be a real pain.
ReplyDeletelovely earrings. I agree about metal / thread-fiber. The camera doesn't pick up the correct color or the shimmer.
ReplyDeleteSmaller project that turns out this nice is worth working with metallic thread.
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