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Beautiful work. I have one question--how do you achieve the two-tone look? Is there a particular resist that stands up to the dyeing?

Thanks Jeremy. I'll definetely look into the Sticky wax--seems like a great idea. I appreciate the part numbers too.

Hi guys, I've made a few things to this point, all stitched with Tandy's Waxed Braided Cord. I don't really have any complaints--Ive been making sheaths, and pouches (hand-stitched)--and the thread works well enough for what I'm doing. But, I'm looking to buy more--and the Tandy stuff seems like--well--a ripoff. And I'd like to educate myself on the advantages of each kind of thread (for hand-stitching purposes). For example: Springfield leather sells: Waxed Thread Linen Waxed Thread Nyltex Waxed Thread Polyester Waxed Thread Waxed Braided Cord Tandy sells: Waxed Braided Cord Waxed Linen Thread Waxed Polyester Thread I'm also looking at Maine Thread's Waxed Polycord. Really, I'm just wondering what the advantages and characteristics of each kind of thread/cord are. And when would you use thread instead of cord? Again, Thanks