How to Use: Random Colors,Each length of floss is composed of six individual strands, allowing you to adjust the thickness of your stitching by using a different number of strands. To separate the floss into individual strands, pull one strand up and out slowly until it is completely separated from the remaining strands. Continue to pull out the number of strands youll need to stitch with. To rejoin the threads, hold them together at one end then gently stroke the lengths to smooth and recombine them.