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[Hookmiester]

So reading on another post where someone went to the fabric store to look at thread. I thought that was a good idea. So obviously the thread I get from online places and from catalogs is made for rod wrapping. But the stuff at the fabric store got me a little confused. My question is can I use the polyesters and such? or are the polyesters the same as nylon? I think I just answered my own question. I didnt like the look of the cotton ones, but there were some pretty ******** cool metalics and other types. Does it matter if its upohlstery (sp) or bobbin or ????

jon

[StickFish]

I'd stay away from Rayon. Lots of folks use Sulkey brand threads and even more use Mederia Polyneon. Mederia requires a couple coats of color preserver to seal the thread because it contains silicon that will interfere with the finish curing correctly.

[Bobbin for steel]

Different threads have different strength, some aren't very strong. Also they need to be smooth. Fuzzies make it hard to get a good finish on the wraps. I have some Gudebrod nylon, some Fishhawk nylon, some polyester embroidery thread (cool colors) and various metallics for trim work.

I have read about some folks talking about rayon colors, but I don't care for it right now.
I haven't tried Madiera yet because of the lubricant thing, but I see lots of really cool looking wraps done with it! They have a lot of colors.

[Wintu]

Maderia just use CP great colors.:twocents: