Description
Gilt smooth passing is a fine thread made from a gold-wrapped silk core (0.5% gold content). Perfect for filling in smooth areas of goldwork projects, typically added via couching.
Sold by the yard or in full spools of 10g or 25g. As an example, 10g of size 5 smooth passing is approximately 32 yds./29m. Smaller sizes/diameters have more yardage; larger sizes have less.
Sizes are as follows:
- Size #7: 0.60–0.65mm in diameter
- Size #6: 0.55–0.60mm in diameter
- Size #5: 0.45–0.50mm in diameter
- Size #4: 0.40–0.45mm in diameter
Gold-plated smooth passing thread is made from a thin copper wire plated in 24K gold and coiled around a silk thread core. The total metal content of the wire is 0.5% gold and 99.5% copper.
It’s recommended to keep real metal threads out of humidity and direct sunlight and to make sure your hands are clean (with no lotion/cream) when touching/working with the thread.
Made in England by Benton & Johnson.