DMC Diamant (Art. 380) with 3 colors remaining.
Different colors are made of slightly different material (info from DMC AP website):
D699, D321, D5200, D310, D316, D898 - 100% metallized polyester
D168, D3821, D301, D3852, D415 - 72% viscose, 28% metallized polyester
D140 - 89% rayon, 11% metallized polyester
Remaining colors:
D301 - Dark Copper (1 left)
D310 - Black (1 left)
D5200 - White (1 left)
Each spool:
- Brand new and unused
- 35metres
- Made in Japan
I have ordered these directly from DMC New World Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, (which is also known as “DMC Asia Pacific” back then) so rest assured its not a knock off from elsewhere.
Single strand of Diamant is equal to 2 strands of embroidery floss (refer to 8th photo). Therefore, it is ideal for not only embroidery but also cross-stitch, quilting and other crafting needs. It is soft to the touch and glides through easily on most fabrics that can be hand stitched on.
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From DMC's reply on whether if useable for machine embroidery:
"It would work better for hand embroidery, but you could try in on a machine if you go gently and slowly!"
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I have done a sample of every color (refer to 6th & 7th pictures) using 1 strand of the thread on 18ct Aida. Personally, I feel that this thread feels like a mix of kreinik (the shiny sparkling effect) and fishing line (texture of thread). With each use, I find that it splits into 3 strands just like how kreinik thread spilts itself with use. So I suggest that you use it like you would when handling kreinik.
It does glide easily on the fabric but due to the material of the thread, it can be quite bulky when used in cross stitch with more than 1 strand. This actually depends on individual preference but I find it difficult to lay the stitches nicely using 2 strands..
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