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Gilt Wire Bullion 1
Wire Bullion 1,2,6

Benton & Johnson Gilt Wire Bullion 1, 2 and 6

Wire Bullion has a smooth surface and is matte in appearance. It is the same as Rough Purl except larger in size and more suitable for large projects.

These tubes are cut into small sections, or beads using a fine sharp embroidery scissors and stitched onto the fabric by threading through their hollow center. This keeps the stitching concealed. The purl beads or chips can be layered over felt or crochet cotton padding to create a raised, dimensional effect on the design.

Gilt threads have ½ % of gold in the plating covering copper.

Number 1 is approximately 1mm
Number 6 is approximately 5mm

Priced by the metre. Update the number of metres in the shopping cart.

No. 1 $5.00 per 30cm BUY NOW
No. 1 $10.00 per 80cm (a little damage) BUY NOW
No. 1 $15.00 per metre BUY NOW

No. 2 $5.00 per 30cm BUY NOW
No. 2 $15.00 per metre BUY NOW

No. 6 $5.00 per 30cm BUY NOW
No. 6 $15.00 per metre BUY NOW

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Description

Benton & Johnson is the leading manufacturer of Gold Work embroidery threads, purls, pearl purls, check threads, plates and coloured threads.  It is a traditional company keeping up high standards of craftsmanship while developing exciting new products to match new ideas in hand embroidery.  Benton & Johnson’s original values are unchanged – superb craft skills, quality and service.

Metallic embroidery threads are made using round or flattened wire, usually gold, silver or copper, which may or may not have a core of another material. Machines are used to plait and combine the wire. Metallic threads are used for embroidery, particularly in historical costumes, the theatre, and for insignia. The Royal School of Needlework’s training in gold thread embroidery also provides a big market.

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