The Kreinik Japan threads are the softest of the Japan threads that I carry with the synthetic foil not as firmly wrapped around the fibre core. The Kreinik Japan threads will not tarnish. No. 1 Japan Thread is the finest of the Kreinik Japan threads and is approximately 0.3 mm across the width. Please Note: The manufacturing of the No. 1 Japan thread has changed and the thread has the appearance of a fine flat foil instead of a fine cord. It is still strong enough for couching down other metal threads such as Check Thread, Flatworm, Japan Thread, Large Back Passing Thread, Rococco and Standard Lurex Thread. Can also be used in combination with other embroidery threads for surface embroidery, counted thread embroidery, weaving and lace making to add sparkle. No. 5 Japan thread is approximately 0.35 mm across the width of the thread (close in size to T71 Japan Thread). No. 7 Japan thread is the thickest of the three Kreinik Japan thread that I carry and is approximately 0.5 mm across the width of the thread (close in size to No. 8 (K4) Japan Thread and T70 Japan Thread). The No. 5 and No. 7 Japan thread is usually couched down two strands at the time (as it fills in the design area faster) and couched down with the same colour sewing thread or a contrasting thread in a bricking fashion. If sewn down with a contrasting thread the Japan thread can be couched down in colour in a pattern or with a range of shades, this is known as Or Nue. Japan threads are used to fill in areas of a design or for fine lines. The company has discontinued skeins so if there is not a skein option your only option is the spool. Visit the Metal Thread Information page of my website for further information and pictures on how the thread can be used on an embroidery and FAQ about metal threads.
