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    Artificial / Imitation Sinew Guide

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    Artificial Sinew Buying Guide
     Artificial Sinew Characteristics
     Artificial Sinew Uses
     Real Sinew

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    Artificial / Imitation Sinew

     

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    		 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 Characteristics
    artificial sinew 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:
    Arrow Wrapping
    Basket Weaving
    Beading
    Bows
    Dream Catchers    		 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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      135X16 and 135X17 - Interchangeable - Use 135X16 for leather, and 135X17 for cloth.

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    Nylon Thread - Ten Sizes - Over 100 colors in some sizes.

    Nylon Thread
    Nylon Thread

    • Strong, durable, and easy to use.

    • Great for fabric, leather, canvas and vinyl.

    • Use up to size 69 in most home sewing machines.

    • Buy what you need - Single small spools, large spools and cases.

    Polyester Thread - Nine Sizes - Great for outdoor use.

    Polyester Thread
    Polyester Thread

    • Looks and feels like nylon thread with comparable strength, durability, and ease of use.

    • UV resistant - Great for fabric, leather, canvas and vinyl.

    • Use up to size 69 in most home sewing machines.

    • Buy what you need - Single small spools, large spools and cases.

    Robison-Anton - The full line of R/A 40-Weight embroidery thread.

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    Robison-Anton Thread

    • Over 400 colors in polyester, and over 370 colors in rayon.

    • King spools and mini-kings.

    • Color cards.

    • Color conversion charts to match to other brands.

    Kevlar (TM) Thread - Withstands temperatures up to 800F.

    Kevlar Thread
    Kevlar Thread

    • Does not melt.

    • About 2.5 times stronger than nylon and polyester.

    • Low stretch at 2%.

    • Buy what you need - Single spools, large and smaller - or cases.

    Bobbins - Prewound - Save time with pre-loaded bobbins.

    Bobbins
    Prewound Bobbins

    • Full-gross (144), half-gross (72), and packs of 12 for smaller jobs.

    • Styles A (Class 15), G, L, M, and U - Other styles on closeout.

    • Wide selection of half-price bobbins.

    • Find the right bobbin for your machine.

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    Monofilament Thread - Also called invisible nylon thread.

    Monofilament Thread
    Monofilament Thread

    • Similar texture to fishing line, but thinner.

    • Comes in 9 sizes from ultra-thin size .004 to sturdy-size .012.

    • Small spools in sizes .005 to .012.

    • 1.5 Lb. canisters in all sizes - Case quantities available.

    Cotton Thread - The full line of Mettler Silk-Finish cotton and Aurifil closeouts.

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    • Mettler cotton from thinnest to thickest in 60, 50, 40, and 28-weights.

    • Aurifil cotton closeouts at 35% off.

    • Mettler and Aurifil are made from 100% long staple Egyptian cotton fibers.

    • The lower the thread weight number, the thicker the thread.

    Sewing and Serger Thread - Spun polyester, poly-core, silk closeout and more.

    Sewing and Serger Thread
    Sewing and Serger Thread

    • Tex 27 Maxi-Lock - Over 90 solid and variegated colors on 3000-Yd spools.

    • Excell - Same as Maxi-Lock on 6000-Yd spools - Around 12 colors.

    • Maxi-Lock Stretch - High elasticity thread in over 35 colors.

    • Closeouts in spun polyester, poly-core silk, and more.

    Waxed Thread - For hand sewing. Most machines cannot handle waxed thread. Check owners manual.

    Waxed Thread
    Waxed Thread

    • Waxing makes thread stiffer, stronger, and more water repellent.

    • Great for leather, canvas, vinyl, and heavy fabrics.

    • 70-Yd tubes from Maine Thread in 6 sizes - Over 36 colors.

    • Closeout - Nylon coils, and waxed polyester-linen tubes.

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