Beading thread is used to string or sew beads into jewelry or accessories or onto garments as embellishment. They are essential jewelry materials for beading jewelry making and available in different types, such as elastic cord, cotton wax cord, crystal thread, elastic wire, silk thread, leather cord, nylon thread, seed beads thread and so on. Choose correct thread for your beading project is very important. Here I would like to share some useful information about several typical threads with you.
Nylon Thread
Nylon thread is the modern way of bead stringing. Nylon does not fray as much, or stretch as much, as the silk, for it is a synthetic fiber. High performance nylon does not stretch that is why nylon is more popular than silk nowadays. When knotting long stone bead necklaces, nylon works very well. Nylon can also be purchased on long rolls or on cards with attached needles.
Nylon Thread, Black, about 1mm in diameter
Silk Thread
Silk threads are used mostly for pearl, small mineral, or gem beads, especially for those with small holes. In fact, silk thread is the traditional thread for stringing pearl. It still remains very popular for stringing pearls as the other stringing materials can hurt the pearls. But be aware that silk threads then to fray and stretch. And silk will break down within 3-5 years hence anything strung with silk threads have to be restrung. However, it is not advisable to use silk thread with glass beads. This thread can come on cards, sometimes with a useful integral needle. This is also described as “pre-threaded” which you may come across when you are looking to buy. You can also buy them in spools.
Satin Ribbon
Leather Cord
Leather cord is great to use for the heavy necklaces that use stone donuts. Plus, it is attractive enough to be incorporated into part of the bead design with out having to worry about covering it up with beads. This cord comes in all kinds of colors, so you don’t have to just use black or brown any more. It is also available in various sizes too.
Genuine Leather Jewelry Cord
No matter what kind of beading jewelry you want to create and what kind of beading thread you need, you can easily find it or them from jewelry stores. I would like to suggest you to purchase your beading threads and other jewelry materials from wholesale online stores if you need a lots. Because you can get a wide range of selection and much low wholesale prices if you can find a reputable large wholesale company. And PandaHall.com will be a good choice for it is a leadingChinabeads, findings and gems online wholesaler. It is a Squaredverified seller.
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