Soie Cristale from The Caron Colleciton is a twelve-ply solid color spun silk. It gives a subtle sheen when stitched and has particularly good light reflection qualities. Use a single ply for very fine work or as many plies as necessary to suit stitch and ground fabric. Use the solid colors the same as you would use Waterlilies, which is dyed on natural or white Soie Cristale.