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Basic Threads vs. Hybrid Cable Threads Nymo, Silamide, Kevlar, and C-Lon threads are basic beading threads. These threads are like very thin long ribbons. The ribbons are made up of long strands of fibers. The ribbons fray easily, so you always wax your thread, even if the product says "pre-waxed'. FireLine, PowerPro and C-Thru and Woven Translucent Bead Cord, are used like threads, but they are really what we call a hybrid cable thread. These are a hybrid between threads and cable wires. These are threads that are braided together and encased in a nylon coating. (Cable wires are wires that are braided together and encased in nylon). You don't have to wax these. These hybrid cable threads are not meant to show in your piece. If you want the stringing material to show in your piece, you would typically use what is called a Bead Cord.
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Nymo Thread
SPOOLS (Discontinued item in 2007, but we still have some available) LARGE BOBBINS (same quality as on cones and spools) SMALL BOBBINS
Nymo Thread COLOR CHART
Nymo thread is an especially strong thread used for beading. The sizing is somewhat peculiar, ranging from the thinnest "OO'' and "O" to "A", "B", through "G". We carry OO and O which are great for earrings or any piece that requires you to thread and re-thread through a bead many many times. We carry B and D which is good for necklaces and bracelets. You should still double-up the D thread for any piece. We carry size F. The product on the small
bobbins is slightly weaker and softer than that on the large bobbins,
spools and cones. Silamide is a pre-waxed, two-ply twisted nylon thread, many beadworkers use as an alternative to Nymo. Ideal for brick stitch or peyote stitch, and use with delica beads. Available on 40-yard cards or 900-yard spools in size A. We suggest that you still wax this thread. It breaks easily, so you might want to work with a doubled thread, when using Silamide.
C-LonThread A polymer thread similar to Nymo, but much stronger, and in many more colors. Feels more like silk. Use with size #10 or size #12 English beading needles. There are 80 yards of thread (about 73 meters) per bobbin. We currently carry this in sizes D and AA. At Be Dazzled Beads in Nashville, if you are using Nymo D, we suggest you switch to C-Lon D. If using Nymo B, we suggest you switch to C-Lon AA.
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Power pro is a relatively new material with the consistency of a heavy thread, and the strength of a coated cable wire, like soft flex. This super strong, flexible, prewaxed, braided bead thread incorporates new age technology. Beadworkers and beadstringers will find that this new product feels and works better than the finest bead thread yet is as strong as jewelry wire. Most beads, including Austrian crystal tapers and gemstone chip beads, will not cut this product. It does not stretch, it knots easily, and the 10 lb test will thread onto a #12 or #13 beading needle. We currently carry Power Pro in white, .006", 10 pound test. (similar to size B in Nymo). Not currently available are Power Pro in 20 (.009"), and 30LB (.011") test strength in White or Power Pro in moss green, 10 pound (.006"), 20 pound (.009") or 30 pound (.011") test strength.
FireLine
Conso
Thread (A thin beading cord)
This upholstery thread
(really a bead cord) is a heavy, twisted thread yet supple and flexible.
Use bobbins with
size 8°-11° beads
where you need a really stiff tension, or spools with size 6/0-8/0 beads.
It's also perfect for stringing our large Czech pressed glass beads (those
are the
leaves, hearts, drops, triangles, pendants, etc.) You'll find that
a
milliner's or other sewing needle is easier to use with Conso than
a true beading needle which has a long narrow eye. For stringing,
use
a Big Eye or twisted wire needle or dental bridge floss. Conso is sold on bobbins (thinner thread) and spools (thicker thread).
Also see a similar product:
This colorless bead cord is a good choice for stringing crystal beads. It can be crimped, knotted or glued with G-S Hypocement. Crystal clear and braided to be extremely durable. Rough stones are easily discouraged from cutting this strong cord. It has a low stretch and is easily knotted.
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