DMC Stranded Rayon Threads (Article 1008)
DMC Stranded Rayon Thread
These threads are being discontinued and we will only
supply what we have in stock which are listed below, unless a full
box is ordered.
DMC Rayon Floss (Article 1008) is a highly lustrous rayon thread
resulting in the most beautiful silk-like finish. DMC stranded
rayon comes in skeins of 8m. There are 100 colours available. The
last four digits of the DMC rayon colour number is the number of
the equivalent colour in DMC stranded cotton or DMC perle cotton. A
stranded
rayon colour chart is available for ordering.
To order DMC stranded rayon thread, select the colour
range
then select your colour or
go to
DMC Threads |
THREADS.
Alternatives for rayon or viscose embroidery floss are
Madeira
Decora rayon floss,
DMC stranded
rayon thread,
Anchor
Marlitt rayon floss, or the
EdMar range of viscose
threads. Rayon machine embroidery threads are also available
from
Gütermann
and
Madeira.
Composite viscose/silk embroidery threads are available from
Rajmahal Art Silk and
Cifonda
Wash and Care for DMC Stranded Rayon:
- Hand wash or wash warm (max 60°C or 140°F) separate from
other items
- Dry flat
- Dry cleanable (but do not use trichloroethylene)
- Chlorine bleach should not be used
- Use low temperature iron on reverse side of work.
Stitches suitable for Stranded Rayon:
Embroidery, cross stitch, free embroidery, needlepainting
Needles for DMC Stranded Rayon:
The needle size depends on the number of strands used.
1 strand = round tip size 26 or pointed tip size 8/9
2 strands = round tip size 24/26 or pointed tip size 8
3 strands = round tip size 26/4 or pointed tip size 6/7
4 strands = round tip size 22 or pointed tip size 6
5 strands = round tip size 20 or pointed tip size 5
6 strands = round tip size 18 or pointed tip size 4.
Useful Hints about Stranded Rayon:
Rayon floss can be used on its own or in combination with DMC
Embroidery Floss (Article 117). The last 4 digits of the Rayon
Floss are the same as the Embroidery Floss numbers, making matching
really easy.
DMC Rayon Floss can be slippery to work with. Work with shorter
lengths to avoid tangles & fraying (about 26cm or 12'' ).
If the thread becomes tangled, try dropping the needle and allow
the thread to unwind itself.
Lightly moisten the thread while stitching, this allows it to pass
through the fabric more easily, as well as ensuring that the
stitches lie evenly.
You may even prefer to make each cross stitch individually, this
will also help the stitches to lie more evenly.
To help prevent the thread from slipping out of the needle, follow
these simple steps: fold the thread in half, then thread both ends
through the needle. Place the thread loop over the end of the
needle and pull firmly to secure the thread at the top of the
needle.
Credit: Some of the above information is taken from the
DMC web site.