8mm ROUND METAL SPANGLES

Spangles are the "original" sequins-- flat disks punched out of metal with a small drilled hole, similar to those used in medieval and ethnic embroideries. These have a somewhat rustic look, with mottled or slightly discolored surface finishes and sometimes off-center holes, but it's all part of their charm as they were made in the old-fashioned way-- being hand-punched out of a sheet of metal. You can allow them to age or spray your spangles with clear lacquer to preserve their finish.

Attach spangles to your needlework with a bead or pearl through the hole or stitch them down with three or four straight stitches from the outer edge down into the center hole; use them individually as accents or overlap them for a scaled effect.

The close-up picture shows the spangles laid upon 27-count evenweave fabric.

8mm round; 18 spangles per package. Four colors/finishes: Shiny Gold, Shiny Copper, Antique Bronze and Gunmetal.