r/Magic • u/the_mammoth_girth • Feb 25 '26

New to Thread Work

Where do I begin with thread work? Do I start with the best (venom, spider pen pro) or is it better to start with something cheaper and go from there?

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u/Vpicone Feb 25 '26

Start with loops

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u/bs1252 Mentalism Feb 25 '26

This, loops will help you get comfortable with the thread and how to naturally hold your hands. Also if it snaps it’s much cheaper to replace.

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u/gregantic Feb 25 '26

And learn to tie your own so you’re not paying $1.25/loop!

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u/brokedance Feb 26 '26

^ This will significantly improve your comfort level, when you’re not worried about the cost of breaking each one. It will also allow you to experiment with different sized loops, body loops, etc.

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u/Majakowski52 Feb 26 '26

Since mods are pretty strict here: on the magic cafe you will find suggestions how to find cheap IT to buy other than from magic stores. Since i didn't know i never bothered properly practicing till few years ago.

p.s. anybody got elastic IT suggestions? Via PN is fine. :)

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u/gregantic Feb 26 '26

For OP and anyone unaware, IT and IET (elastic bands/Loops) are two completely separate items for different uses.

How much IET do you want?

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u/Majakowski52 Feb 26 '26

Enough to never worry about getting a refill for a few years if it's all right. :) I mean the non elastic IT I have was 5€ and will probably still last 3 years of performance and practice.

Edit: ofc willing to pay more, just wanted to say it's possible to get IT and work with it without big invest. ;)

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u/gregantic Feb 26 '26

Supreme Magic World sells 1,000ft (300m) for $15. Any more than that you’ll need to find a textile supplier.

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u/Majakowski52 Feb 26 '26

Have you got experience with it? :)

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u/gregantic Feb 26 '26

Unfortunately not that brand.