$ 8.00
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Quantity in Package
1 gram of the spangles (about 80 of the 2.1 mm size on silver)
1/4 gram of 2 mm gilt (about 25)
Thread Structure
These spangles are either gilt or silver coated copper wire that is wound around a mandrel (also called a needle) to make a purl. The purl is cut along its length to make circles (jump rings) that can be smashed with a press. The spangles are either 2.1 mm or 3 mm in diameter. In the 17th century, these metal pieces were called "oes" to distinguish them from the teardrop shapes hanging from lace, which were called "spangs or spangles".
Uses of Spangles
Spangles are used liberally in 17th and 18th century embroidery as accents around other gold and silk embroidery. They are sewn on with three stitches of silk in a Y shape, I prefer the gold or silver colored TIRE silk for this purpose. You can also use a thread through the spangle and then a bead or short piece of check or bullion that goes back through the spangle to secure the spangle to the surface with a bit of contrast.
