Metallic Wires and Metallic Threads | Embroidery Wires & Jewelry Making Wires

Selection of good metallic threads and metallic wires is necessary to enhance the beauty of any embroidery project. Metallic threads and wires can also be used to make lovely jewelry. Metallic wires are used to design embroidery patterns on fabric for metal embroidery. In this blog, I am discussing about various types of metallic threads and metallic wires which are used for embroidery and jewelry making:

A. Metallic Threads/Cords:  Embroidery designs made by metallic threads are unique. In this type of embroidery, metallic thread gives lovely shine to the embroidered fabric. There are many types of metallic threads/cords and it is necessary to understand the different types of metallic thread for your embroidery project. Let's know about them:

(1). Zari Threads: Zari threads are used for embroidery by the best embroidery designers around the world and their embroidery designs are well-liked due to the beautiful luster & finish of these threads. In zari thread, metallic threads are wrapped around or mix with cotton threads. Both machine embroidery and hand embroidery can be done using zari threads. We have 18 gauge, 24 gauge, 28 gauge and other sizes of colorful zari threads specially made for embroidery lovers.

(2). Flat Metallic Threads/Badla Threads: Flat metallic threads are popularly known as Badla threads. These are flat thin strip threads. Various sizes (26 gauge, 30 gauge, 32 gauge, etc) of multicolor badla threads are available at wholesale prices. These shiny threads will add uniqueness to your embroidery design. Aari and zardozi needles are used to do hand embroidery with badlathread. Please note that badla threads are just flat strips of metallic finish acrylic strips.

(3). Metallic Braided Cord/Badla Dori: These metallic handmade braided cords (badla dori) are known for their uniqueness. These cords can also be used for decoration and craft. They will enhance beauty of your craft and embroidery projects. These shiny metallic braided cords are available in size of 4 gauge, 8 gauge, 12 gauge, 18 gauge, etc.

B. Metallic Wires: Metallic embroidery is done using metallic wire on the fabric. For metallic embroidery, these wires are used with zardozi, tambur or aari needles. Metallic wires are also the best choice for any jewelry making or craft project. Let’s know about various types of metal wires which are perfect for any embroidery, jewelry making and craft project:

(1). French Wire/Dabka: French wires are popularly known as dabka or dapka in Asia. It is a hollow smooth copper wire that is used for doing zardosi or zardozi and Aari hand embroidery with the help of tambour, Aari & sewing needles. Use of French wire is specializing hand embroidery art form in metal embroidery. Beautiful 3D patterns can be created with these smooth metallic wires that will enhance the beauty of your project. We have various sizes (6 gauge to 24 gauge) of colorful French wires at wholesale prices.

(2). Bullion Wire/Nakshi: Nakshi wires are the crinkled 3D hollow metallic wire and due to their body form they are the shiniest wires for metal embroidery. If you want to enhance shine of your embroidery project, then bullion wire is perfect for your project. The different beautiful colors of these wires will shine like stars in your embroidery design. Bullion wires in various sizes like 8 gauge, 14 gauge, 18 gauge, etc are available online at reasonable prices only on embroiderymaterial.com & we do worldwide shipping.

(3). Stiff Wire/Gimp Wire: Stiff wire is popularly known as gijai or gimp wire. Gimp wire is the first choice of a jewelry designer and these wires are used worldwide in jewelry making. This stiff wire is used as a spacer between beads during jewelry making. We have special 16 gauge and 18 gauge gimp wire to give a unique look to your project.

(4). Mukaish Metal Strip: Mukaish's chikankari work is famous all over the world. Mukaish metal strip is the flat metal strip (it is copper metal) and is known for making special dot patterns on fabric. You can use these mukaish threads with mukaish needle or sewing needle. These metal strips are available in various colors in size of 12 gauge and 18 gauge our online store.

These were different types of metallic threads/cords and metallic wires. These threads and wires are perfect for embroidery, jewelry making and craft projects. You can buy all these metallic threads and wires at wholesale prices only on embroiderymaterial.com and we do worldwide shipping.

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