Artificial Sinew Buying Guide Artificial sinew is sometimes called imitation sinew, simulated sinew, or fake sinew. This Buying Guide explains sinew's uses and describes its characteristics.
Artificial sinew is sometimes called imitation sinew, simulated sinew, or fake sinew. It comes from manmade fibers such as polypropylene, polyester, and nylon. It comes in many colors, and can be cut to any length.
The sinew is flat and ribbon-like - not round. It is about 1/16th inch wide and has an average 50 pound tensile strength. You can easily split artificial sinew into thinner strips as shown in the picture. Unlike natural sinew, it has more a uniform texture.
Artificial sinew comes pre-waxed. This helps to add strength, and increase UV and moisture resistance.
Artificial Sinew Uses Artificial sinew is great for crafts projects that require a strong, flat, waxy thread or cord. Some favorite projects include:
Gourd Crafting Hand Stitching
Leatherwork Medicine Pouches Moccasins
Pine Needle Rims Taxidermy Toe Rattles
Real Sinew We do not sell real sinew. You can find it by Googling "natural sinew -artificial" for sellers. Slaughterhouses, traditional butchers, tanners, and hunters are also great sources if you have the time and connections.
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Nylon Thread
Nylon Thread
Strong and easy to use. Great for sewing fabric, leather, canvas, and vinyl. 10 sizes. Some sizes have over 100 colors. Most home sewing machines can use up to size 69.
Nylon Thread
Polyester Thread
Polyester Thread
Looks and feels like nylon thread, but with a greater UV resistance. This makes polyester great for outdoor use. Most home sewing machines can use up to size 69.
Polyester Thread
Lower everyday price.
Robison-Anton
Our flagship embroidery thread brand. The full line of Robison-Anton polyester, rayon, J Metallic, Moonglow, variegated and Twister Tweed embroidery thread, and color cards.
Robison-Anton
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Kevlar (tm) Thread
Kevlar (tm) Thread
Strong and Heat Resistant. Kevlar thread is about 2.5 times stronger than nylon or polyester. It comes in a pale yellow color. It has almost no stretch, it doesn't melt, and ashes at 800F.
Kevlar Thread
Bobbins - Prewound
Prewound Bobbins
Nylon and Polyester bobbins in styles A, G, L, M, U, and other styles. Embroidery bobbins, Half price specials, and new budget-friendly 12-packs.
Bobbins
Hand Sewing Needles
Hand Sewing Needles
C.S. Osborne needles for hand sewing upholstery, leather, canvas, carpet, fabric, and darning.C.S. Osborne needles for hand sewing upholstery, leather, canvas, carpet, fabric, and darning.
Hand Needles
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All Specials
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All Specials
Cotton Thread
Mettler Cotton Thread
The full line of Mettler in 28, 40, 50 and 60-Wt, Aurifil closeouts, Valdani closeouts and more. The lower the thread-weight number, the thicker the thread.
Cotton Thread
Thread - Stabilizers - Bobbins
All Embroidery
King spool closeouts as low as $3 per spool, metallic specials, stabilizers, bobbins, and much more.
All Embroidery
Sewing and Serger Thread
Sewing Thread
Regular stock includes Maxi-Lock and Maxi-Lock Stretch. Also featuring spun polyester closeouts, polyester-core closeouts, and more.
Sewing Thread
Monofilament Thread
Monofilament Thread
Clear nylon "invisible" monofilament thread. Transparent so stitches are as invisible as possible for inconspicuous stitch appearance.
Monofilament
Sewing and Serger Thread
Sewing Thread
Maxi-Lock, Maxi-Lock Stretch, spun polyester closeouts, polyester-core closeouts, and more.
Sewing Thread
Waxed Thread
Waxed Thread
Maine Thread in 6 sizes, close out coils, beeswax, tapered waxed cord, waxed linen blend and more.
Waxed Thread
Imitation Sinew
Imitation Sinew
Imitation sinew made from polypropylene or nylon. Waxed and flat. Easy to split to make thinner.
Imitation Sinew
Hand Stitching Thread
Hand Stitching Thread
Use of tubes of nylon, polyester, and Kevlar thread for hand sewing and with speedy stitcher awls.
Hand Stitch Thread
Sewing Accessories
Sewing Accessories
Thread cone holders, thread sock. elastic, scissors and shears, tape measures, and tool kits and cutters.
Sewing Accessories
Polyester-Linen Blend
Polyester-Linen
Polyester-Linen thread has brilliant colors and a silky, smooth texture. Ideal for fine leather and upholstery.
Polyester-Linen Thread
1 mm Hemp Twine
Hemp Twine
Hemp is the strongest of all natural fibers. It is also also ultra-violet and salt water resistant.
Hemp Twine
Highest Operating Temp.
PTFE Fiberglass
PTFE coated fiberglass thread - operating temperatures to around 1022 F (550 C) after the PTFE coating burns off.
PTFE Thread
For sewing bags shut
Bag Closing Thread
FDA Compliant to 21-CFR-177.1630(f), 21-CFR-177.2800 and 21-CFR-178.3570.
Bag Closing Thread
For tight knots and cordage.
Bank Line
Bank line is a black polypropylene twine that is like tennis netting. It is strong and UV resistant.
Bank Line
Great for levitation tricks
Magicians Thread
When you separate the yarn filaments you get a strong thread that is invisible to your audience.
Magicians Thread
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