Crystal Braid - 10 yards per card. This fiber has a unique icy pearl look that shimmers. There are 3 golds and 7 pastel colors. This braid is a number 12, or tapestry weight. This means that there is 12 strands of metallic braided together. It is a very sturdy yarn and will not unravel or fray easily. There are no special cautions you need to take with this yarn and it can be used wherever you would use any #12 braid (needlepoint 18 count, long stitch 22 count, cross stitch 11 & 14 count)