2011/03/15

Design Your Own Jewelry with Beads Stringing Materials

There are various kinds of material need in making jewelry, and choosing the correct materials for you is vital. One of the most important is beads stringing material. The beads stringing materials you choose will be the skeleton of your design and will affect the technique used to construct your jewelry.

Aluminium Chain, Silver Color

Aluminium Chain, Silver Color

There are many different types of beads stringing materials that can be used in making jewelry. They include chains, thread & cord, wire and many others. Beads string materials might very well be one of the most important materials that you can get. Without something to put your beads on, your jewelry piece is already a flop. Some popular options are: elastic cord, memory wire, beading wire, silk, satin ribbon, crystal thread, cotton wax cord, nylon cord and/or thread, leather cords, tiger tail, metallic cord and etc. Each of them has different characteristic and advantages and impacts on the final look of your jewelry piece. Followed are some types of them.

Oxidated Aluminum Chain

Oxidated Aluminum Chain

Wire is one of the most common beads stringing materials using in beading. Some people may have thought to use thread to string beads, but that is not the case. Because beading thread tangles very easily and beading wire is flexible and doesn’t tangle. What is more, before buying wire, you should consider the flexibility you will need for your design. The higher the number of strands, the more flexible the wire would be.

Cotton Wax Cord, Brown

Cotton Wax Cord, Brown

Thread is very rarely used for stringing beads for it twists, knots and ties itself together into permanent knots. Thread is normally used to weave as bracelets and necklaces which are used to hang some other charms and pendants. The weaving patterns can be magnificent. Please remember that don’t use too long thread at a time as it will tangle, and your only hope will be to cut it off and start another thread. Nylon thread, normally be used, is the modern alternative option to silk.

Transparent Elastic Fibre Wire

Transparent Elastic Fibre Wire

Tiger tail is a good, general, beginner beads stringing material. It is the most inexpensive nylon coated wire available, and it is a great all purpose wire for beginners, or want to make inexpensive jewelry. While, not all the stores can offer it. If you cannot find it in your area, you can purchase it from online shops. Many of beads wholesale online stores and/or companies such as PandaHall.com can offer it to you.

Colorful Elastic Fibre Wire, Multicolor

Colorful Elastic Fibre Wire, Multicolor

In addition, the beads stringing materials should also contribute to the aesthetic quality of your jewelry. There are countless choices of materials in many colors and widths. Consider the weight and size of beads and components as well as the size of hole and direction is very important.

Organza Ribbon, Golden Color

Organza Ribbon, Golden Color

A good beginning is half done. So please pay more attention to choose your beads stringing materials before you start your jewelry making.

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