Japanese Thread : Synthetic non-tarnishing gimps available in Gold, Silver and Copper and now in several other colors.  These threads are excellent for fine stitching, outlining, couching, and laid work.  They give the appearance of stitching with metal threads..  Since real metal threads are rare and expensive, Japan threads are an ideal substitute. They are dry-cleanable only 

Left to right - Copper  Gold  Silver Weight#7

Dark gold was missing on picture taking day.

To open a skein of Japan #5 or Japan #7, hold the skein by the loop with one hand and gently pull off the paper label. Hold the skein and insert one or two fingers into the loop end that does not have the knot. Separate the twisted threads by running your finger slowly down the middle and gently pulling them apart. Lay the skein on a table and untie the loose knot located at one end. Insert your finger in the loop at the end opposite the loosened knot. Place your other hand in the center beneath the loop and very slowly separate the twisted threads. Cut the threads at one end and then use the appropriate length for your stitches. The remaining Japan Threads should not be folded.

JAPAN THREADS			#1	#5	#7	#5 Skein	# 7 Skein
Meters			10	10	10	10	10
			$1.80	$2.40	$2.40	$3.50	$3.50
001J	Silver					$3.50	$3.50
002J	Gold					$3.50	$3.50
003J	Red					$3.50
008J	Green					$3.50
110 J	Black					$3.50
160J	Rustic Gold					$3.50
165J	Oriental Bronze					$3.50
170J	Natural Pewter					$3.50
200J	Hot Chocolate					$3.50
216J	Native Copper					$3.50
021J	Copper					$3.50	$3.50
220J	Burnished Gold					$3.50	$3.50
245J	Bright Magenta					$3.50
280J	Country Blue					$3.50
321J	Dark Gold		$1.80			$3.50

 Thread packets!

Thread Packet TP32 "Jordan's Favorites"

Thread Packet  "Mint Julep" TP 29
 
"Strawberry Shortcake"  TP 30