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70 Yard Tubes

Large Rolls

Coils

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Embalmer's Thread

Waxed Polyester­Linen Blend

Hand­SewingThread

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Waxed Thread ­ Waxed thread (or cord) regular nylon, polyester, polypropylene,or cotton thread with a light coat of wax. This makes the thread stiffer, stronger,more water and mildew resistant, and less stretchy. Downsides are the waxyresidue it leaves on sewing machines and wax melting if the thread is exposedto heat.

Size Guide

Strength ThicknessSize Lbs Kilos Inches MM Roughly...207 31 14 20/1000 0.5 Half the thickness of a U.S. Dime277 45 20 25/1000 0.6 2/3 the thickness of a U.S. Dime415 72 33 30/1000 0.8 The thickness of a U.S. Dime554 83 38 50/1000 1.3 The thickness of a U.S. Nickel

Packaging GuideTubes Rolls Coils

Most popular. Availablein 25 colors

Most economical.Available in black andwhite.

Quarter­size bobbins in20 colors

Hand and machinesewing

Hand and machinesewing

Hand sewing

Tubes have 70 yards Rolls have 200 to 800yards

Size 277 has 24 yards;Size 415 has 12 yards.

Color ­ Waxing makes a thread look darker. Over time the wax wears off andthe stitching will look lighter. Consider using a shade that is darker than the finalshade.

Artificial Sinew ­ Artificial sinew is sometimes called imitationsinew, simulated sinew, or fake sinew. It comes frommanmade fibers such as polypropylene and nylon. Unlikenatural sinew it has a uniform waxy texture, comes in manycolors, and can be cut to any length

Artificial sinew is great for crafts projects that require a strong, flat thread orcord. These include Native American crafts, basket weaving, dream catchers,leatherwork, beading, gourd crafting, wrapping pine needle rims, andmoccasins.

Our artificial sinew is flat and ribbon­like­­not round. It isabout 1/16th inch wide and has a 50 pound tensilestrength. You can easily split artificial sinew into thinnerstrips.

We have artificial sinew in about 25 colors. It is availableon 17 yard tubes and more economical 265 yard rolls.

If you must have natural sinew try Goggling "natural sinew ­artificial" for sellers.Slaughterhouses, traditional butchers, tanners, and hunters are also greatsources if you have the time and connections.

Embalmer's Thread ­ This thread is more tightly twisted thanregular waxed thread. This makes it ideal for straight, fine, hand­sewn stitches. It is used for taxidermy, leatherwork, shoe repair,and yes, preparing the deceased.

Embalmer's thread has a sticky, waxy coating that makes it stiffer and more waterrepellant that other waxed thread. This works well for hand sewing. But, it leaves awaxy residue when used for machine sewing.Embalmer's thread comes in two sizes:

2­Ply 3­Ply

Uses for Waxed ThreadHere is a list of uses for waxed thread courtesy of Maine Thread.

Basket Weaving MeasuringBinding Outdoor Trellises Motorcycle SaddlesBookbinding Ojo de DiosBraided Rugs Outdoor Survival KitsBraiding Horses' Manes and Tails Pine Needle BasketsBraiding Kumhimo Pine Needle BraceletsBraiding Lashes on Bullwhips Pocketbook StrapsConvertible Tops Replica Sailing ShipsCouching in Hand Embroidery RosariesCustom Boots SaddleryDecorating Scabbards SailsDecorative Guards Sew a Lei of FlowersDesigner Earrings Steering Wheel CoversDollhouse Furniture Stick ArtDream Catchers Stringing BeadsFabric Straps on Kayaks Sweet Grass BasketsFriendship Bracelets TaxidermyFurniture TentsHand Sewing Belts Tying KnotsHand Sewing Knife Sheets Tying SlingshotsHand Sewing Moccasins UmbrellasHandmade Greating Cards Watch StrapsHanging Christmas Ornaments Weaving Necklaces and PouchesHanging Suspended Ceilings Weaving WheatHorse Hair Jewelry Whipping Rope EndsHousehold Decoration Whipping Vintage Golf ClubsLacing Pipe Organ Cables Wicker Dollhouse FurnitureLashing Rims on Baskets and Gourds Wrapping Bag Pipe ReedsLeather Key Chains Wrapping Party FavorsLeatherwork on Paddles Wrapping Wooden Flute TenonsMacrame Wreathes

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Diameter 20/1000" 25/1000"U.S. Thread Size 207 346Tex Thread Size 210 350Estimated Tensile Strength 30 Lbs 50 LbsYards 2 Ounce Tube 225 1121 Pound Tube 1,800 900

Waxed Polyester­Linen Blend ­ This thread is our HenryCampbell Irish polyester­linen thread with a wax coating appliedhere in the U.S. This makes it stronger and stiffer than theunwaxed thread while retaining most of the thread's smoothnessand vibrant color.

Use waxed polyester­linen thread to sew anything that can be sewn with waxednylon or polyester. Awnings, sails, shoes, saddles, bags, brief cases, guncases, and luggage are some of the possibilities.

This thread is 24/1000 thick or roughly 2/3 the thickness of a U.S. dime. We haveit in 1, 2, and 4 ounce spools.

Ludlow Hand Sewing Thread or Cord ­ Thispolyester thread comes in bundles of 24 cords inlengths ranging from three feet to six feet. Use it handsewing footwear, crafts projects, binding, andwrapping.

This is a hand sewing thread that is ideal for tasks that call for a small amountof inexpensive, strong, waxed thread.

Beeswax ­ Make any thread a waxed thread by gentlyrunning it over a beeswax cube or bar. This leaves a waxedcoating just like commercial thread. If you are having troublethreading a needle, wax the thread to make it stiffer.

All Waxed Thread

70 Yard Tubes 12 and 25 Yard Coils Large Rolls

Our most popular type of waxed thread. Available in 25colors and three thicknesses

Quarter sized coils that are great for hand sewing. Size 277has 25 yards; Size 415 has 12 yards

Economical rolls with 200 to 800 yards. Available in blackand white.

Specialty Waxed ThreadsArtificial Sinew Embalmer's Thread Waxed Polyester­Linen Hand Sewing Cord Beeswax

Flat waxed thread that can be splitinto narrower strips. Available in 17yard tubes and 265 yard rolls.

A tightly twisted waxed that gives straight, fine, hand­sewn stitches.Use it for taxidermy, leatherwork,shoe repair, and yes, preparing thedeceased.

Henry Campbell &Co. of BelfastIreland's polyester­linen blend madestronger and stiffer by a light coat ofwax.

Waxed polyester thread comes inbundles of 24 cords in lengthsranging from three feet to six feet.Use it hand sewing footwear, craftsprojects, binding, and wrapping.

Use beeswax to make any threadinto a waxed thread. It just takes alittle time and patience to get aperfect coating.

Crafts ProductsHand Stitching Thread Polyester­Linen Thread Bank Line Binder Twine

Our top quality nylon and polyester threadon 100 yard tubes. Just $4.50 each.

Beautiful Irish Polyester­Linen blend fromHenry Campbell, Ltd on 2, 4, and 16 ouncespools.

Super strong cordage used for netting,lashing, bushcraft, beading, brooms, andsurvival.

Sisal binder (or bailer) twine on tubesranging from 500 to 50,000 yards. We aredealing on 10 or more large tubes.

Round Leather Lace / Cord Flat Leather Lace Magician's Thread

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1 and 2 mm Tejas round leather lacing orcord. Use for beading, jewelry, necklaces,braided key rings.

Flat deerskin lace for Native Americancrafts, buckskin garments, moccasins, andbracelets.

Use hair­thin black Kevlar thread to"invisibly" lift anything

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