Thread: Best type of cheesecloth?

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I'll be using a lot of cheesecloth to decorate around my apartment this year. What types/grades look best around rooms? I'll be tearing the cloth to use as bandages for some props, using some strands to make a bloody curtain, and others to drape over large furniture. I'd also like to tea-dye some of the cloth to age it.

Spookysteve turned me on to this site. They have awesome prices and explain the different grades. Their 10lb remnants bag that is the best deal I've come across. Lions Services Cheesecloth

Cheesecloth can come with different # of threads per inch but I think it comes down to what you want to use it for. Some are almost like a linen while others are just the opposite and have large openings. Walk in Joann Fabrics if there is one near you. They usually have a few different weaves and everytime I go in they are on sale. I never see it for more than $1.00 a yard. Last time I went in I picked up 8 yards for .50 a yard. Not bad.

To me, the best type of cheesecloth is the cheapest.

I know they sell it in all sorts of weaves and thread counts, but honestly, even if it's the cheap stuff, it's just fine - it tears easily, soaks up whatever dye/paint effect you want if for and since it's cheap you can buy TONS of it and use it everywhere.