Stringing Materials

Never Use Dental Floss or Nylon Filament (fishing wire).

C-Flex

Clear, bronze, black stringing wire in sizes .018, .015 and .012.

C-Lon

Better than Nymo; similar to Nymo D-size thread.

C-Thru B

A braided translucent monofiliment developed to keep the sharp edges of crystals and beads from cutting through thread; 100 yard/spool; sizes .015 fine (6 lb test); .027 medium (17 lb test); .032 heavy (25 lb. test).

Chinese Knotting Cord

Used to create intricate and decorative knots frequently found in traditional Chinese arts and crafts. Nylon in .8mm and 1.2mm in 82 yard bundles.

Conso Bobbins

#69 Thread.

Conso Spools

Available as 2 oz. bonded, 170 yard spools.

Cotton Embroidery Floss

Inexpensive and varied colors but lacks sheen of silk. Will stretch and eventually rot. Good for kids to practice.

Economy Waxed Cotton Cord

Made in India. Available in 1mm and 2mm sizes on 100 meter spools.

Elastic Cord

Traditional braided cotton with an elastic center; available in .6mm and .8mm.

Elastoma

The strongest clear elastic on the market made in Japan. You can crimp, knot or fuse the ends. Very flexible and extremely strong; stretches freely and returns to its original state. Sizes: .5mm, .8mm and 1mm.

Eterna Silk Thread

Flat silk perfect for giving beaded flower steams a more natural look. Comes in 5 meter skeins.

FireLine/Beadsmith

Similar to Power Pro. Spun polyehtoline, fused into a super fiber. This pre-waxed braided cord has high tensile strength. Known as the strongest fiber, per diameter, ever created. The color is similar to smoke grey; 50 yard/ spool. Will fit a #12 English beading needle.

Genya Imitation Leather

An alternative for leather cord. Genya lace is made in the U.S. from a unique polymer system impregnated with natural plant fibers. Light weight, inexpensive, colorfast, rot and mildew resistant and very strong. Available in 1mm and 2mm diameters on 100 yd. Spools.

Gossamer Floss

Soft elegant textured floss similar to dental floss but has an elastic quality that stretches to 700% its original size. Threads through 10/0 seed beads and 3 and 4mm crystals with a big-eye needle. No need to use crimps; knots tie securely.

Greek/European Leather Thong

Premium quality European round leather. Supple texture makes it ideal for quality stringing. Heat pressurized and dyed. Available in 50 meter skeins. Good for large beads and pendants. Thicknesses are: 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm and 3mm.

Griffin Bead Silk Bead Cord

Convenient for only one or two necklaces. Needles already attached and thread is already doubled on the card. Needles not reusable. Approximately 79” (2 meters) of thread per card. Available in sizes 0-16.

Griffin Nylon Bead Cord (Polyamid)

Nylon cord with needle attached. Available in sizes 0-16. Approximately 79” (2 meters) of thread per card.

Griffin High Performance Bead Cord

Stronger than Nylon or Silk. Virtually no stretch. Available sizes 0-16 (0=0.30mm and 16=1.05mm). Approximately 79” (2 meters) of thread per card.

Griffin Nylon Bead Cord (Polyamid)

Nylon cord with needle attached. Available in sizes 0-16. Approximately 79” (2 meters) of thread per card.

Gudebrod Champion Silk Bead Cord

Smooth twisted three ply 100% silk thread. Most luxurious feel and softest sheen of any natural fiber. Extremely supple, yet resistant to stretch and wear. Durable enough to withstand the abrasion of pearls, glass beads and gemstones. It is plied from pure Chinese long filament silk. Available on cards and ½ oz. Spools. Sizes: 00,0, A, B, C, D, E, F, FF, FFF.

Hemp Twine

Premium quality hemp cord from Hungary; perfect for large hole beads: 100 gr., 200 gr., 500 gr., and Cord 500 gr.

Illusion Cord/Beadsmith

A 0.10 diameter, nylon, monofiliment cord with unbelievable strength yet is soft and durable. Excellent for tin cup or illusion look necklaces. Available on 50 meter spools.

India Leather Thong

An economy alternative to Greek leather. Good quality; available in same thicknesses as Greek.

Japanese Waxed Cotton Cord

Finest woven waxed cord made in Japan, featuring a high smooth polish for a sophisticated look. 1mm has monofiliment core for added strength. Sold by the skein in 1mm or 3mm thicknesses.

Jewelry Wire by Griffin

19-Strand wire is strong, durable yet soft to the touch. The product is free of any tension so it exhibits no corkscrew effect. Knots easily; kink and stretch resistant. The special HiFlex coating provides abrasion resistance and maximum flexibility.

Jewelry Twine

Available in waxed or bonded on 18/2 ply or 18/3 ply. Strength tes6ts from 6-25 lbs.

Kevlar/Gudebrod

Super strong, yet very fine. 50 yard/spool. Used in making bullet proof vests. It is the strongest synthetic fiber in the world with less than 1% stretch. It is heat resistant and less likely to stretch over time.

Leather or Suede Cord

A variety of weights and colors; from ½ mm to 2 mm. It knots nicely.

Monofiliment/Beadsmith

Is soft yet strong. Available in .010 (clear) and .012 (blue) diameters.

Mastex Cord

A bonded nylon cord ideal for macramé and fiber (crochet) applications. Approximately 165 yards per spool

Memory Wire

Package contains @12 stainless steel coils for rings (3/4” diameter); bracelet (1-3/4” diameter); necklace (3-3/4” diameter).

Needle End

Nylon bead cord used for knotting between beads. Includes pre-strung needles. 15 yards per spool.

Nylon Bead Cord

Similar to silk in appearance and weight; somewhat stiffer and stronger. Cord can be knotted and comes in same calibration system as silk. It’s available on spools and cards.

Nylon Bead String/Beadsmith

A heat set, bonded, no-stretch nylon. Available in cards, ½ oz. spool and 4 oz cones. Cones available in black and white only.

Nymo

Nylon thread similar in consistency to dental floss created for the shoe industry. Good for fresh water pearls, seed bead necklaces, beadweaving but not for heavy beads. Comes with a waxed finish except for A. Comes in two different measurements: 000, 00, and 0 (thickest) or A, B, C, D, E, F, G (thickest). B (72 yards) or 00 for weaving seed beads; D (62 yards) or F (43 yards) for freshwater pearls or seed bead necklaces and bracelets (might best double thread). Also comes in 3 oz. Cones, spools, large bobbins and bobbins.

Opelon

A flat fibrous cord which doesn’t require crimp and has unbelievable strength. Knots remain virtually invisible. 7mm diameter available in white on 5, 25, 100 and 4,400 meter spools.

Organza Ribbon

Nylon-polyester sheer 3/8” wide ribbon used in necklaces. Can be threaded with a big eye needle.

P’Leather Cord

A specifically blended polymer that looks like fine Greecian leather. Unlike leather it will not crack, weather or smell. It is strong and can be crimped. Available in 1mm and 2mm diameters.

Pearl Cotton Thread

Used with bead knitting and crocheting. Available in #3 and #8 which is perfect for size 11 beads.

Power Pro/Beadsmith

Strong, flexible, pre-waxed braided bead thread. Most beads will not cut this product. It knots easily and does not stretch. The 10 lb. test will thread onto a #12 or #13 beading needle. Consistency of a heavy thread; strength of a coated cable wire. Used with crystal, gemstone chips which have particular sharp edges around their holes; white and moss green on 28 or 100 yard spools.

Rat Tail/Mouse Tail Satin Cording

Rat tail is a satin cord which comes in many colors and knots well. Rat Tail is 2mm thick; Mouse Tail is 1mm thick. Used for Chinese knotting and stringing large beads.

Real Suede Lace

A soft and supple alternative to the Tejas or Split suede laces. Available on 25 yard spools in 2.5mm or 3mm, 1/16” thick.

Rubber Tubing

Matte finish black rubber tubing with a solid core. Perfect to use with sterling silver components. Available in 1mm and 3mm thicknesses.

Silamide (Waxed Bead Thread)

Pretreated nylon thread. Very fine and fluid; does not fray.

Silk Thread on Spools

Used with real pearls; works well with semi-precious or glass beads. Sized 00, A, B, C, D, E, F (best all around weight), FF, FFF (AA the thinnest; FFF the heaviest). Larger amounts on spools and used with twisted wire needles.

Sinew/Artificial

Is a continuous filament, waxed polyester cord. Its durability makes it ideal for heavy glass and ceramic beads. The cord can be split to make thinner cords. Available on 1 oz. (125 ft.), 4 oz. (500 ft.) and 8 oz. (1000 ft.).

Soft Flex Beading Wire

21 Strands: .014 Diameter: Made with 21 micro wires woven together with a nylon coating. This diameter was designed for softer, less abrasive materials such as pearls and seed beads.

49 Strands: .019 Diameter: The all-purpose diameter for lampwork, crystal, glass, metal, silver and pewter beads. It will pass through a #13 seed bead twice.

49 Strands: .024 Diameter: It can pass through a #11 seed bead twice. Excellent for multi-strand designs, African trade beads, semi-precious stones and mineral necklaces.

Soft Flex 24k Gold Flex Wire

24k Gold plate over 21 strands of stainless steel wire is supple, flexible and easy to knot. Available in .014, .019 and .024.

Soft Touch Wire

50% more supple drape than Soft Flex; gives movement. Available in .010, .014, .019 and .024. The .010 is thin enough to be threaded onto a special stiff needle.

SoNo Beading Thread

Nylon thread strong enough that doubling isn’t necessary; doesn’t shred; non-tangling and non-clinging. It will fit a #12 beading needle. Works like a cross between Nymo and Silamide.

Split Leather Thong

3mm x 1/8” thick thong made in India. Similar to Tejas leather lace but at a better price.

Stretch Magic

Strong and stretchy; similar to elastic; easy to knot. Available in 1mm and .5mm.

Su-Preme Waxed Cotton Cord

Premium braided waxed cotton cording that will not crack or flat and stays round. Holds a know and is extremely durable. Available in 1mm and 2mm thicknesses

Tejas Suede Lace

Excellent look and feel; used with Native American crafts. Measures 1/8 x 3mm on 25 yard spools.

Tiger Tail (Acculon)

A nylon-coated braided wire cable. Used for heavy or sharp beads. Can’t be knotted and won’t drape as nicely as silk or nylon. Can withstand lots of movement without breaking. Sizes: .012, .015, .0l8, .020 and .024 (Extra Thick). The .012 and .025 diameters are constructed with 3 strands, the .018, .020, .022 and .024 are made with 7 strands.

Triple Twist

A two-ply twisted nylon thread, used as an alternative to Nymo but thicker than Nymo. Use a 10/0 needle or twisted wire need. Available on cards (40 yds.) or spools (900 yds.).

Ultra Micro Fiber Suede

A synthetic suede-like product; it is soft and strong. 3mm wide by 1” thick. Availabe on 100 yard spools.

Vinyl Cord/ 1.5 mm

A substitute for leather cord which is ideal for stringing pendants; has a shiny finish. Sold by the skein in 1mm or 3mm thickness; 82 yards to a skein.

Waxed Cotton Cord

Tightly woven cord which knots tightly for adjustable cord bracelets and necklaces. Comes in 3/32 thickness and 144 yards to the spool.

Waxed Linen

Perfect for heavy projects such as dreamcatchers and mandalas and for macramé and bead stringing. Very strong and waxed enough to be manageable but not sticky. 10 yd/spool.