Material List

This workshop is designed with traditional metal purls in mind, and their very particular movement, sculptural qualities and the way they play with light. Smaller beads - such as seed beads will work really well too - metal or other - and allow you to create your own unique effects with what you have.

I have prepared an optional kit for this course, with a nice selection of purls and beads perfect for SHINE, which you can find soon in my shop or at the bottom of this page

I recommend metal purls in gold/silver and/or copper as a starting point. Size 6 is a good medium weight purl to start with (usually available size 4-8). Info about caring for metal threads can be found here

Beads your choice - small, such as seed beads, but large enough to fit through your chosen needles - think about what will give you an interesting texture and shine!

Embroidery hoop (8” recommended), Bound will give you more support, Or slate frame / stretched wooden canvas if preferred

Embroidery stand, such as a barrel or seat frame - optional, but will allow you to use both your hands to stitch, which is easier!

Natural, non-stretchy fabric such as a plain, medium-weight linen or a calico - choose something that you find pleasing to work on! Around 1m of fabric, plus a backing fabric, is a good starting point (As this is a creative course, you may need more as your work progresses)
Embroidery Scissors - small, sharp scissors. Angled embroidery scissors such as THESE are perfect for purls.

Needles - size 10 embroidery needles are recommended for conventional goldwork supplies, but you may need to adapt for less conventional purls and beads