Feeling uncertain about your thread choices, or have limited options available? Let me do the hard work for you. I’ve put together kits with threads in 5 values, and in 5 color options. These are high quality threads from Mettler in spools of 164 yards. Content and color may vary within each colorway depending on availability
Beige Threads in 5 values
These threads are warmer tones than the brown set below. They are an excellent choice for rendering vintage photos in sepia tones. Use the Brown and Beige thread kits for compositions with multiple figures with dark complexions to give each figure a distinctive look.
$20
Brown Threads in 5 values
These threads are cooler tones than the beige set above. They are also an excellent choice for rendering vintage photos in sepia tones. Use the Brown and Beige thread kits for compositions with multiple figures with dark complexions to give each figure a distinctive look.
$20
Gray Threads in 5 Values
This is another great collection of threads for working with vintage photos. It can also be used to give a contemporary portrait a bold, but neutral look. [TIP: Add a touch of red to the composition to make it pop]
$20
Peach Threads in 5 Values
When working on a portrait of a person with lighter skin that is more likely to tan than burn, this is a great thread kit choice. These are warmer, heartier tones than the pink thread kit. Use the peach and pink thread kits for compositions with multiple figures with light complexions to give each figure a distinctive look.
$20
Pink Threads in 5 Values
This is the thread kit for working on a portrait of someone with lighter skin that is more likely to burn than tan. These are cooler, more delicate tones than those in the peach thread kit. Use the peach and pink thread kits for compositions with multiple figures with light complexions to give each figure a distinctive look.
$20
