Beading Thread and Cord in Beaded Jewelry Making

Handmade beaded jewelry is always very popular. You are unable to create beaded jewelry without beading threads and cords. These stringing materials are available in different materials, colors and sizes.

For jewelry making, there are many different beading threads and beading cords for choosing. But both stringing materials have different advantages or usages in jewelry making. Beading threads are very thin ribbons of bier. They are typically conditioned before use with a wax or thread conditioner, or keep the thread from fraying. Waxed threads are actually stronger and more durable than beading cords, but waxed beading threads can be unsightly. Beading thread is primarily used for creating intricately woven designs. You can also use very thick beading wire for some woven designs, but beading thread is the typical choice for peyote stitch and other traditional beadwork. Beading cords are the threads that are twisted or brained together to make them visually attractive.

Nylon Thread Cord

When you choose beading threads and cords for your beading designs, please notice that different thread or cord has different special usage, so that choosing a correct thread or cord can help you create beading design perfectly. For example, if your project includes sharp edged beads, such as crystal beads, semi precious gemstone or bugle beads, you will need to use a thread with a very strong, durable fiber. When you are waving with these sharp beads, make sure that you don’t rub the thread against the edges of the beads when you pull it through or the integrity of the thread can be compromised. If your thread will be visible after your design is finished, a clear beading thread is your wise choice. You can also use colorful thread to accent your piece if you like. For instance, you can use pink thread to string transparent pink beads to accent the pink color.

Colorful Nylon Sewing Thread

Some beading threads and cords can be used for several different purposes and jewelry materials, and some are fungible, just like silk and nylon cord or thread. Silk cord is traditionally used to string pearls and other gemstones with a knot between each bead. Nylon cord is a less expensive, synthetic alternative to silk. It has less stretch and is also available in a variety of colors and sizes. Nylon is a continuous fiber, very much like filament silk, making nylon threads and cord very strong. Silk and nylon fibers are the superior choices for many jewelry making techniques.

Beading threads and cords can be easily purchased in your local jewelry and craft stores. But if you want to get a large range of selection and cheap prices, I’d like to suggest you to find a reliable wholesaler on the internet.