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Thread size on weave
Posted by:
Luis Villarreal
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Date: August 16, 2006 10:13PM
Hi Guys and Gals,
I have been doing weaves for a short time now, and I've seen alot of DVD's on the subject. I noticed that everyone has different thread sizes. For example A for weave and C for wrap. Some people say use D ncp with C ncp ( or E reg and D reg ). My question is what is the correct thread size to use, and can I use the same size. Thanx Luis Villarreal www.bass_v_rods@yahoo.com Rio Grande City, Tx Re: Thread size on weave
Posted by:
Raymond Adams
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Date: August 16, 2006 10:30PM
Hi Luis,
I have only done a few simple name weaves to date but found I get the best results if the wrap thread is 1size larger then the design thread. When I started I would use A over A or NCP over reg. nylon. While it came out OK I found I got the best look with B over A or D over C. Raymond Adams Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it.. Re: Thread size on weave
Posted by:
Jim Kastorff
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Date: August 16, 2006 11:33PM
different strokes for different folks.
I've tried different combination and have found I like the look of using A size for both the weaving and the turning threads, it gives the smoothest edges to the weaves. Using larger sizes gives a blocky look to the weaves imo. I just posted a weave using A gold metallic with A nylon black for the turning thread as an example Re: Thread size on weave
Posted by:
Steve Gardner
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Date: August 17, 2006 09:43AM
I also like to use (A) for wraps. Like the look of not having bulky threads. Just finished an initial weave were I doubled the threads. Called for 7 strands I used 14 to give the letters a little more width, with out bulkiness of larger thread. Also doubled the wraps for letters and between letters to keep the sizes proportioned properly
Re: Thread size on weave
Posted by:
James(Doc) Labanowski
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Date: August 17, 2006 11:01AM
As with all things people use what works for them. I use one size larger to wrap with than the pattern thread. B with Madeira 40wt has been my favorite lately. Re: Thread size on weave
Posted by:
Jim Upton
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Date: August 17, 2006 11:02AM
The pattern and the person that made it should tell you what size threads to use. Jim K. uses a computer program that allows him to compensate for the stretch in the Wrapping thread. He calls it the" turning thread". I use "A" thread for the design and "C" NCP or "D" regular ( they are about the same size and "D" regular doesn't have the gray cast to it ) to maintain proportion. You will find that if you don't and the pattern hasn't been adjusted you will get a design that seems short and fat if you use the same size thread for both design and wrapping. If the wrapping thread is too much larger you'll get a long skinny design. The distortion is about 8% so you could make up for it by adding extra turns of the wrapping thread spread out over the design. I find it easier to use a thread at least one size larger for the wrap than the design. Jim is right on though when he says that the smaller sizes make for a cleaner nicer looking weave. Re: Thread size on weave
Posted by:
Luis Villarreal
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Date: August 17, 2006 12:26PM
Thanx to everyone. I will take all the advise I can get and work it into my weaves. You guys have fun. Luis Villarreal www.bass_v_rods@yahoo.com Rio Grande City, Tx Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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