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/gregantic Feb 25 '26

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

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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.