LAINE COLBERT DMC 1 ECH 8M

DMC Colbert 486 tapestry wool offers a particularly deep dark petroleum blue shade 7999, ideal for structuring your canvas or needlepoint works. This French-made wool in 100% virgin wool is intended for high-count embroidery projects on canvas, where its thickness allows for quick and regular coverage.

Each 8 meter skein generously covers an average sized surface. The 100% wool material offers resistance and solidity recognized for long-life works. The dark petroleum blue color 7999 absorbs light without reflecting it, giving relief to your points without flashing. Made in France, this wool guarantees a quality standard proven for decades.

• Work on a canvas with 10 or 12 points per centimeter for optimal coverage without overloading.
• Combine this dark petroleum blue with medium grays or ivories to create subtle marine gradients.
• Thread the needle with a length of 40 to 50 cm of wool to avoid felting and preserve the shine.
• Test on a scrap of canvas before starting your main work: the wool may compress slightly during the first wash.
• This wool can be cleaned in gentle cold water, never in hot water: vigorous washing alters its flexibility.

Combine this wool with the Colbert range to vary the depths: lighter blues, pearl grays and pure black create timeless harmonies. For outlines and fine details, use matching DMC Mouliné Special embroidery thread, which will provide details that wool alone cannot offer on small areas.