LAINE COLBERT DMC 1 ECH 8M

For your tapestry and canvas projects, Colbert DMC Acier 7705 wool offers a timeless gray-blue shade that adapts to all creative styles. This 8 meter yarn in 100% virgin wool works easily on embroidery canvas, allowing regular stitches and uniform coverage.

Technical characteristics : 8 meter skein in 100% wool , made in France . The Colbert is specially designed for tapestry and canvas, with an ideal thickness for medium to fine count canvases. Its natural complexion remains stable over time and withstands delicate maintenance.

The Steel color 7705 presents a discreet bluish gray, perfect for neutral backgrounds or structuring details. Can be used alone for a monochromatic work or combined with other shades to create depth and contrast in your composition.

• Work in needles of 45 to 50 cm to avoid knots and maintain the uniformity of the stitches.
• On 10 or 12 thread Penelope canvas, the skein covers an area of ​​15 to 20 cm² in regular cross stitch.
• For gradients, combine Acier 7705 with lighter or darker grays, or with petroleum blues for a marine harmony.
• Test your stitch on a scrap of canvas before starting your work: the tension of the thread influences the visual regularity.
• Clean with cold water and mild soap after completion; avoid aggressive detergents which dull wool.

Combine this wool with finer embroidery threads for contours or delicate finishes, or work it in double thickness on a more airy canvas to obtain more raised points. An essential for structuring your tapestry compositions, made in accordance with French textile traditions.