Pearl necklaces and bracelets always project a look of beauty,
elegance and class and stringing your own pearl jewellery can be a great way to
save some money on these luxury jewellery items.
One of the most important things to consider when stringing
pearls is the thread, in particular thread material. Silk
beading thread is considered
one of the best choices when it comes to pearl jewellery making. Read on to
find out more about the silk beading thread and learn which silk thread for stringing
pearls you should buy when making your pearl necklace or bracelet.
What Is A Silk Beading Thread?
Silk threads have been used as a primary bead stringing material
in jewellery
making for many centuries. No other beading thread offers the softness and
smoothness that pure natural silk thread provides.
Silk is a
completely natural material made by moth caterpillars that is surprisingly
durable. This exceptional durability and strength make silk threads perfect for
stringing and knotting pearls and beads. Silk beading threads are easy to work
with and thanks to their great tensile strength and little stretch you won’t
need to worry about any unwanted knots or tangles.
Pearl jewellery
made with natural silk beading thread drapes beautifully and naturally
around the contours of the body and feels great next to the skin. Pearls and beads slide onto the silk with ease
and because silk can take on any
dye, silk beading threads come in a vast array of beautiful colours to choose
from.
What Is The Best Silk Thread for Stringing Pearls
So what silk
thread is best for stringing pears? At CJ Beaders, we believe that Griffin
Silk Thread is one of the best choices when it comes to pearl stringing as
it is very sleek, incredibly soft, has little stretch and knots very evenly and
consistently.
This 100% natural
silk beading thread is made exclusively from the high-grade silk originating
from the filament of the silk cocoon which gives Griffin silk cord that unique lustre.
Griffin
silk cord comes
in individual cards that have two metres of silk thread and include a
pre-threaded needle which makes it very easy to use. Griffin silk thread is also available in a
range of 21 colours, making it easy to find something to suit your project.
While Griffin
silk beading thread is fantastic for stringing pearls, it is also often
recommended for beadwork with other beads such as Swarovski
pearls or Czech Glass
Beads.
What Size Silk Thread Is Best For Stringing Pearls?
One of the most important things to consider when making
pearl jewellery in thread size. Using the right size of silk beading thread often results in a nicer
looking and longer lasting piece of work.
If the thread is too thick, the jewellery may not hang
nicely. If the thread is too thin, the weight of the pearls can cause the
necklace or bracelet to stretch out and look flimsy.
As different sized pearls and beads will have different hole
sizes, silk threads come available in a variety of different sizes. Griffin
silk thread alone
has 13 different thread sizes that range from 0.2mm to 1.05mm in diameter.
When choosing
a silk thread for stringing pearls consider how big are the holes in your pearls. Size
5 and Size 6 silk beading threads (0.65mm – 0.70mm in diameter) are some of the
most popular choices for most knotted pearl jewellery and generally work quite
well with smaller beads such as 4mm size beads. Larger, 8-12mm beads work
better with size 14-16 silk threads but sizes 10 and 12 Griffin silk cords
would work nicely too.
We hope
this article has answered some of the questions you might have had about the silk thread for stringing pearls. If you need some more help while
choosing the right materials for your project, then contact us today on
01202 798151. As experts
in jewellery beading, we’re here to answer any questions you might have.