Glow-in-the-dark thread – embroidery, decorative sewing and luminous textile creations
This glow-in-the-dark thread is designed for embroidery, braiding, crocheting, decorative sewing and small textile assemblies. After exposure to light, it produces a luminous effect in the dark.
It allows for a second reading of the material: a discrete line during the day, then a visible trace in the dark. The thread can be used to highlight a border, embroider a motif, create textile jewelry, an accessory, or an experimental piece.
The luminous intensity depends on the exposure time to light, the chosen color and the amount of thread used. Light and green shades are generally the most visible in the dark.
INFORMATION
This thread allows you to add a phosphorescent detail to a textile creation without covering the entire piece. It can be used in small touches: outline, sign, hidden line, visible seam or embroidered pattern.
The luminous effect appears after exposure to a natural or artificial light source. The more the thread is exposed, the more visible the initial effect can be, depending on the color and quantity used.
It is suitable for decorative textile creations, DIY accessories, textile jewelry, material tests, experimental embroideries and details visible in the dark.
FEATURES
Usage: embroidery, braiding, crochet, decorative sewing, DIY accessories, textile jewelry
Yarn count: 7S
Structure: 6 strands
Content: 1 ball / spool of thread
USE & PRECAUTIONS
Test the thread on a small sample before a final piece. Embroider a few lines, expose to light, then observe the result in the dark to evaluate the intensity and readability of the pattern.
For a sharper effect, use the thread in concentrated areas rather than in too isolated a line. A border, a symbol, a visible seam or a repeated detail will generally be more visible than a single very discreet thread.
This thread is intended for textile and decorative creations. Do not use for food, cosmetic, medical purposes or to make objects intended for young children.
LUMINOUS EFFECT
To activate the phosphorescent effect, expose the thread to strong light before observing it in the dark. Longer or more intense exposure can make the onset of the effect more visible.
Light and green shades are generally more readable in the dark. Darker colors may produce a more discreet rendering, especially if the amount of thread used is small.
The final result also depends on the textile support, the thickness of the pattern, the type of stitch used and the light received before observation.
TO COMBINE WITH
To create other luminous effects in castings, jewelry or decorative objects, this thread can be combined with the
phosphorescent liquid dye for resin.
🤍 Ikane Workshop Tip
Test the thread on a small sample before a final piece: embroider a few lines, expose to light, then observe the result in the dark. For a more readable effect, use it in touches: outline, sign, hidden thread, detail or visible seam.
