Description
The Sparkling purl red carmin is made of a metal wire wound in a very tight spiral, creating a small flexible tube.
How is it used?
Cut it into pieces, then pass a thread and a fine needle (beading needle) through the inside to apply it onto thick felt or fine fabric stretched over a small embroidery hoop. It can also be embroidered over a relief of cord or card. It is used together with jaseron, which outlines the motif.
Purl and jaseron are mainly used in Gold Embroidery (also known as Zardozi in India), a traditional technique widely used for ceremonial costumes, ecclesiastical garments and haute couture. It has recently become more modern and increasingly popular for creating original brooches and embroidered jewellery.
Sparkling purl red carmin:
Diameter: approx. 1.7 mm
Sold in 5 g bags
(= approx. approx. 1,7 metre of purl per bag)
