{"title":"Threads and Fibres","description":"\u003cp\u003e Stitch your way to artistic freedom with our extensive range of threads and fibres. We stock a generous selection of DMC Stranded Cotton, which is the world’s favourite embroidery floss due to its exceptional quality, gorgeous sheen, and superior colourfastness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*****\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy DMC Cotton Floss Online in Australia\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from the finest, long staple cotton and mercerised twice to achieve its incredible sheen, DMC Cotton Floss is the most recommended embroidery floss in the world. Made up of six, easy-to-separate strands so that you can customise the thickness of your thread with ease, this premium cotton floss is 100% colourfast and fade-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e DMC offers an incredible selection of colours, so no matter what your next embroidery project, you’ll never be without the colours you need to achieve it. Here’s some things you might want to know about buying and working with DMC Embroidery Floss before you get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Difference Between Embroidery Floss and Thread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile embroidery floss is sometimes also referred to as embroidery thread, there are multiple differences between thread and floss. For one, while thread typically comes on a spool, cotton floss such as DMC Stranded Cotton comes in skeins. Embroidery floss is also usually made from cotton, while many types of thread are made from synthetic fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key difference between cotton floss and thread, however, is that while thread is made up of twisted fibres that are difficult to separate, cotton embroidery floss is made up of six strands which are easy to pull apart, allowing you to choose the look and size of your stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e How to Separate Strands of DMC Embroidery Floss\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach fresh skein of DMC Cotton Floss comes with a little ‘tail’ sticking out. This allows you to pull out a length of cotton floss without it becoming tangled. To separate the floss’ strands, simply pull slowly on this tail until you have approximately 18” of floss, and then cut it off. You can then pull a single strand up slowly to separate it from the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDone correctly, the strand should come out with relative ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Many Strands of Cotton Floss Should I Use in My Embroidery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s no right or wrong answer when it comes to how many strands you should be using in your embroidery. It’s important to note that the fewer strands you use, the smoother, finer, and more detailed your work can be, while the more strands you use, the ‘chunkier’ your pattern will appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number of strands you use will very much depend on personal preferences, your chosen style, and the effect you wish to achieve. In saying that, we can still make some recommendations based on popular techniques and styles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplit stitch: \u003c\/strong\u003e2, 4, or 6, we recommend using an even number of strands so that you can split your stitch equally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnotted stitches:\u003c\/strong\u003e more textural effects such as Colonial knots or French knots are most effective when using all six strands of cotton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross stitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3 strands is a good place to start with cross-stitch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread painting: \u003c\/strong\u003eFor a smoother transition when blending colours in thread painting, we recommend 1-2 strands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease remember that these are suggestions only. For example, if you’d like to use a more ‘painterly’ style rather than blending your colours, you may wish to use a higher strand count to leave your stitches visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Care for Your DMC Embroidered Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDMC Cotton Floss is well known for its incredible durability, fade-resistance, and lightfastness. In fact, this premium embroidery floss can even withstand regular washes at higher temperatures (up to 95°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe careful to take your embroidered fabric material into account when determining how to wash your piece. If you’ve embroidered onto an item of clothing, be sure to follow the care instructions on the label, as the material may, in fact, be more delicate than the DMC Stranded Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Choosing Cotton Floss Colours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are 500 colours within the DMC Cotton Floss range, so you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to deciding which colours you’ll need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e If you’re just beginning your embroidery floss collection, a good place to start is by collecting three shades of each colour. For example, if you find a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/riotwholesale.myshopify.com\/products\/dmc-stranded-cotton-art-117-905?_pos=26\u0026amp;_sid=cefc72c7a\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003egreen cotton floss\u003c\/a\u003e that you particularly like, you might want to consider purchasing a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/riotwholesale.myshopify.com\/products\/dmc-stranded-cotton-art-117-907?_pos=25\u0026amp;_sid=cefc72c7a\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003elighter shade of green\u003c\/a\u003e, and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/riotwholesale.myshopify.com\/products\/dmc-stranded-cotton-art-117-890?_pos=29\u0026amp;_sid=cefc72c7a\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003edarker shade\u003c\/a\u003e, so that you can hit that tonal range and add a little extra depth to your work. Once you’ve got these base shades, you can then begin filling out your collection as you discover what else you need. The more shades you have, the smoother you can make your transition between colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Keeping Track of Your DMC Embroidery Colours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning out of cotton floss can be particularly frustrating if you’re midway through a project, but it’s downright infuriating if you forgot to take note of which shade you were using. That’s why we recommend keeping a record of the colours you’re using in every embroidery project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Each skein of DMC Cotton Floss comes conveniently labelled with a colour number. You can either keep these numbers recorded in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/riotwholesale.myshopify.com\/products\/eraldo-visual-diary-a5-110gsm-60shts?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=8dd10eea4\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ediary\u003c\/a\u003e, or store your floss on labelled \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/riotwholesale.myshopify.com\/products\/loran-master-cards-3-pkg-11x2-75-3-pkg?gclid=Cj0KCQjwv5uKBhD6ARIsAGv9a-zbuAh0KtQbo9a3iUzxdAJ_jZvC4p-SJS_zQOS1x62DQ5xtYjp6kIEaArZiEALw_wcB\"\u003eproject cards\u003c\/a\u003e to help you identify your colours while keeping your DMC Embroidery Floss tangle-free. This can also help you decide what needs restocking when you run out of your favourite colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Bring Out Your Threads!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Here at Riot Art \u0026amp; Craft, your achievements are our inspiration. When posting on Instagram, don’t forget to tag us @riotartandcraft on all your fabulously embroidered creations to show us what you’ve been doing with our range of DMC Stranded Cotton Floss.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/7271\/5222\/collections\/Needlework_Storage_copy-Riotstores_e8b4eb56-5af9-43fe-8ac5-c2afde71b02c.png?v=1659458382","url":"https:\/\/wholesale.riot.com.au\/collections\/threads-and-fibres\/brand_dmc.oembed","provider":"Riot Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}