I am sorry if this topic has already been covered. I looked through using a search and couldn't find any info on this topic. My question is to the weaving gurus and anyone else with a thought on this.

Why can't I use any manufacturers thread for a weave. As long as the sizes are similar to each other why should I be confined to use gudebrod or rice threads color selection to do a weave. If I use CP to protect the coloring I should be able to use any type of thread right?

Thanks for any thoughts,
Matt

Some threads use coatings that can make using them problematic. If you just want more collors look to Sulky threads, available in sewing and craft stores, and you will have a very large color spectrum available with no drawbacks. If you wan't to try others do a simple wrap like a guide wrap on a spare peice of blank and try epoxying it to see how it works, don't spend alot of time doing a weave then try epoxying the wrap as you may end up waisting alot of time...

You can use anytype that will work for you as long as you use CP. Diff sizes can be a problem but I've even done that to be able to use, for ex, Holland white/silver trimar for fish belly threads when the rest of the fish was in A nylon however I compensated by using less of the larger threads.
I prefer Gudebrod HT A metallic as its the strongest A metallic but others will work also. I also prefer nylon A over ncp A as it's stronger. If you're using Mudholes loom that uses springs to hold the threads you have be careful with smaller weaker threads cause the springs can eat up threads especially metallics. Stick with a loom that uses foam and you'll be ok

Darren's advise on Sulky threads is sound, very strong thread as it's designed to be ran through a high speed embroidery machine, their metallics are superior the Gudebrod HT IMO for the same reason.
Have had seperations of foil to the thread with HT, never had it happen with Sulky.

Watch out for sewing machine thread it has a wax coating
Good Wraps Bob

Spencer,
I have been having a large problem with Gudebrod unraveling on me doing weaves using the gold size A HT metallic thread. I cant get my weave finished with out some of the threads almost completely unraveling.
Are you saying that you have never had Sulky unravel in a weave? Are you using a metallic thread? What size are you using?
Any info on a good thread to use would be helpful.

Dave

Hello Dave,

Have you tried melting the ends with a candle prior to starting the weave as in Doc Ski's video. It really has helped me. I use to have the same problem.

Regards