What Is Waxed Linen Thread?
As its name implies, waxed linen thread is a thick thread made from linen fibers. The thread is coated with a thin layer of wax, which gives it strength, weight and durability. Waxed linen thread is used in a variety of crafts and sewing projects.
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Bookbinding
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Waxed linen thread is popular with craft bookbinders, especially for a style called "Japanese stab-bound" books. Portions of the binding wrap around the spine of the book, displaying the linen thread.
Basket Weaving
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Basket weavers use waxed linen threads to bind their baskets together. The wax protects the thread and keeps it from fraying on the basket's rough fibers.
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Waxed Linen Jewelry
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Waxed linen thread's thickness and durability is ideal for stringing beaded jewelry. The fiber gives the jewelry a natural, organic appeal and is often less expensive than chain or wire.
Colors and Weights
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Waxed linen thread is available in a rainbow of colors and a number of different weights. Before you start crafting, check to make sure you've got the right thread for your project.
Make Your Own
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If you need waxed linen thread for a project and are stuck without, try this quick substitute: Run a length of embroidery floss across the surface of a candle, until enough wax has built up on the floss to stiffen it.
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