Sparkling purl

Sparkling purl is a fine metal thread wound in a very tight spiral, creating a small tube.
The special feature of this sparkling purl is that this fine metal thread is itself wrapped in several coloured metal threads, giving an incredibly sparkling effect.

This type of purl is slightly stiffer than smooth purl and curly purl, but it is used in exactly the same way.

How is it used?
It is cut into fragments, then a thread and a fine needle (bead needle) are passed through the inside to apply it onto thick felt or a thin fabric stretched on a small embroidery hoop. It can also be embroidered over a relief of cord or card.
It is used together with jaseron, which creates the outlines of the motif.

Purl and jaseron are mainly used in Gold Embroidery, a traditional embroidery technique widely used in ceremonial costumes, ecclesiastical garments and haute couture.
This highly creative technique has recently been modernised and is increasingly popular for creating original brooches and embroidered jewellery.

Sparkling purl for gold embroidery:
Diameter: 1.7 mm
Sold in 5 g bags
(= approx. 1.7 metres of purl per bag)