LisaLou 0 Report post Posted January 20 The original Invicta Flies site with info for the clipped thread technique is down. But by using the internet archive, I was able to find the archived version of this interesting technique. The technique involves using easily found, cheap embroidery floss to do a look very similar to spun deer hair. I thought it was interesting and wanted to share. I found out about it right here in the forum in an older post, but the site was gone. Luckily, the whole website is archived with many other interesting topics. https://web.archive.org/web/20111012220419/http://invictaflies.us/Articles/clipped thread.htm I want to add that I’ve seen it mentioned many times that embroidery floss is not good to use because it is cotton and will rot. Polyester and rayon embroidery floss is commonly available now. Most floss in craft stores and super centers IS cotton. read the label. In store, I found packs of neon colors are often polyester for some reason. But online, packs of rayon is easy to find and cheap. I also noticed that many people who use cotton floss said they did not have problems with rotting. The main issue cotton is absorbent and obviously will sink, limiting its uses. It also will not give a slick, shiny look. The polyester floss is a little more smooth and shiny than cotton, but not much. I have both poly and cotton flosses and am hard pressed to tell them apart without the label. I do not know the abosorbancy properties of rayon or polyester floss, and would like to know if someone can comment on this. I understand rayon floss is slick and shiny, and want to try it for normal wrapping, but I have not worked with it yet. I am ordering a pack this weekend. This is a link that explains many of the flosses available, including some metallics and metallic threads. Flosses generally come in around 9 yard lengths, of 6 strands. You might only use two strands at a time, so it goes a long way. https://crewelghoul.com/blog/types-of-embroidery-threads/#:~:text=view this content.-,Rayon Floss,and the colors are brilliant! I hope someone finds this useful. It’s a really neat technique and floss is a cheap way to build up a stash of metallic threads and seldom used colors. A pack of eight different colors of metallic floss can be had for under fifteen bucks. LisaLou Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
