Perle, or pearl threads have a common structure with a twist that looks like small beads. You can make perle threads from any fiber; for example, Vineyard Merino is a wool perle. Although there are plenty of colors available in perle threds, you may not be able to find the color you want in the size and fiber you want.
Happily, you can make your own perle threads, Linda K. Reinmiller has a detailed, illustrated tutorial on making your own perle thread. The tutorial uses cotton floss, but the instructions work for other fibrs including metllics, as well
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