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I started with some spools of thread I purchased in France. They were unmarked so it was a bit difficult to continue once I ran out. I ordered several sizes from Talas and size 25 seemed to be the closest match.
www.talasonline.com/French-Linen...
www.talasonline.com/French-Linen...
French Linen Thread
DescriptionOur finest unbleached linen thread suitable for bookbinding, conservation, and other sewing applications where an exceptionally strong natural fiber thread is required. Imported from France, and stocked in the widest range of thicknesses available. All threads are three ply, sold in 50gm spools.The numbers below indicate the thickness of the thread, the lightest in weight being the 150. The Linen Thread we sell is polished, which means there has been a small amount of wax added to the product during the spinning process. This gives the thread strength, body, and a beautiful sheen. True "waxed" thread is not desirable for bookbinding as it has too much wax and feels almost sticky to the touch. In warm weather the wax will even melt and stain paper. Our polished thread is the ideal type of linen thread for bookbinding.If you would like to wax your own thread, we recommend using our beeswax in holder. Approx. Thread Gauge & Length:Size 10 about 1.20 mm & 100mSize 12 about 0.90mm & 125mSize 15 about 0.75 mm & 165mSize 20 about 0.70 mm & 200mSize 25 about 0.60 mm & 250mSize 30 about 0.50 mm & 300mSize 40 about 0.45 mm & 250mSize 60 about 0.40 mm & 400m
www.talasonline.com
December 22, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I started with some spools of thread I purchased in France. They were unmarked so it was a bit difficult to continue once I ran out. I ordered several sizes from Talas and size 25 seemed to be the closest match.
www.talasonline.com/French-Linen...
www.talasonline.com/French-Linen...
I'm using size 25 thread from TALAS... It's "polished" meaning there is a small amout of wax added... which makes it interesting when tatting. One benefit though is that the wax makes it easier to pick out knots when I make mistakes
French Linen Thread
DescriptionOur finest unbleached linen thread suitable for bookbinding, conservation, and other sewing applications where an exceptionally strong natural fiber thread is required. Imported from France, and stocked in the widest range of thicknesses available. All threads are three ply, sold in 50gm spools.The numbers below indicate the thickness of the thread, the lightest in weight being the 150. The Linen Thread we sell is polished, which means there has been a small amount of wax added to the product during the spinning process. This gives the thread strength, body, and a beautiful sheen. True "waxed" thread is not desirable for bookbinding as it has too much wax and feels almost sticky to the touch. In warm weather the wax will even melt and stain paper. Our polished thread is the ideal type of linen thread for bookbinding.If you would like to wax your own thread, we recommend using our beeswax in holder. Approx. Thread Gauge & Length:Size 10 about 1.20 mm & 100mSize 12 about 0.90mm & 125mSize 15 about 0.75 mm & 165mSize 20 about 0.70 mm & 200mSize 25 about 0.60 mm & 250mSize 30 about 0.50 mm & 300mSize 40 about 0.45 mm & 250mSize 60 about 0.40 mm & 400m
www.talasonline.com
June 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I'm using size 25 thread from TALAS... It's "polished" meaning there is a small amout of wax added... which makes it interesting when tatting. One benefit though is that the wax makes it easier to pick out knots when I make mistakes
For what it is worth... (speaking as a now-retired person) I lost 1.5 years income in 2 days. All for one man's ego.
April 7, 2025 at 12:21 AM
For what it is worth... (speaking as a now-retired person) I lost 1.5 years income in 2 days. All for one man's ego.
@pat.alaskarobotics.com , you're awesome! Thank you so much for doing this.
March 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
@pat.alaskarobotics.com , you're awesome! Thank you so much for doing this.
I hear you... I mean how many doilies does one guy need? That said... those are very cool... do you have a pattern you could share? I'm sure my daughter would love me to make one... or several
November 18, 2024 at 9:45 PM
I hear you... I mean how many doilies does one guy need? That said... those are very cool... do you have a pattern you could share? I'm sure my daughter would love me to make one... or several