摘要 |
A method of forming a substrate for needlecraft comprising the steps of providing a planar sheet of metal of a desired shape and size and chemically etching the sheet of metal from both planar surfaces at predetermined to areas to form a pattern of apertures which are suitable for embroidering with thread. The invention also comprises a substrate formed by the above method. The invention further comprises a craft item which is formed by the application of thread to the apertures of the metallic substrate which is formed by the above method. |