Threads for Seed Beading

DandyLine

 

DandyLine cord is perfect for seed beading. It will not stretch and is very flexible, it is also waterproof and extremely soft.

 

DandlyLine is made from a synthetic material called Spectra that is made especially for seed beading, it is ideal for detailed beadwork and stitching. Pick a reel of DandyLine up today in range of diameters, either in black or white colour.

 

 

FireLine

 

FireLine is a braided pre-waxed cord , it is made by a synthetic material and is one of the strongest fibre cords per diameter ever created.

 

Use FireLine for bead stringing small holed beads, it is supremely strong, supple and is fine enough to allow for multi passes. Similar to size A or B Nymo in diameter, it will pass through a size 12 needle. FireLine is also ideal to use with sharp edged beads and crystals.

 

 

KO Thread

 

Similar in size to Nymo B, KO thread is perfect for complex seed beads designs as well as stitching.

 

It is a supple, 100% nylon and pre-waxed brilliantly to prevent it from fraying. This high quality Japanese thread is a favourite amongst many jewellery makers.

 

 

Nymo

 

Relatively inexpensive, Nymo is a good all-round seed beading thread for beadwork and stringing. Being very fine, it can also be used for stitching, loom work and bead embroidery. Nymo is available in a wide range of colours.

 

 

SoNo

 

SoNo is a Japanese made thread designed by master beader Sonoko Nozue. It has excellent non-clinging properties, which means it rarely tangles. SoNo is also very strong meaning it doesn’t require doubling. A similar size to Nymo B, SoNo cord is used best with a size 12 needle and can be used for off-loom and on-loom beading.

 

 

S Lon D

 

S Lon D is a all purpose thread that is stronger than Nymo. Being preconditioned, it is soft as silk and can be used easily with a size 12 needle. S Lon D is also very strong and provides hardly any stretch, it's  ideal for both loom and off loom projects.

 

 

Wildfire

 

Wildfire is super smooth, strong and cannot be pierced with a needle, this is due to it's superb thermally bonded coating. It's unique coating also has other perks - it's waterproof, doesn't need conditioning, provides almost no stretch and doesn't fray. Wildfire is great to use with seed beads for off loom beadwork.