Basic Bead Stringing For Beginners
Basic bead stringing is just what it is saying, simply putting beads on a “string”. Beads could be strung on thread, twine, or wire. You have just got to figure out what the best material is for your project. There are plenty of different string-like materials to choose from. Here are a couple of the options:
o Natural Threads, like cotton or silk, are simple to knot and offer great adaptability, but they have to be knotted between each bead, and they fray easily. They are regularly used to string pearls and soft gemstones.
o Hemp and Waxed Linen Wire work well with tied designs and large beads because they are straightforward to knot, hard to fray, and hold their shape well.
o Leather Rope is a powerful, natural material that may be easily knotted and platted to add an organic look to a bit of jewellery. It is thicker than standard stringing materials.
o Satin Rope is a smooth stringing material available in three sizes: bugtail ( smallest diameter ), mousetail, and rattail ( biggest diameter ).
o Natural Fiber Cords (such as yarn, ribbon, or rick-rack ) are usually used to add inventive interest and a mixed-media feel to a bit of jewelry.
o Elastic Thread, like Stretch Wizardry , is stretchy and flexible, but it needs a dab of glue to secure knots. It’s regularly used to make designs without clasps. Superb for fast projects.
o Nylon Thread, like Fireline and Nymo, was originally developed as fishing line and is strong, cheap, clear, but rather rigid, good for stringing seed beads.
o Tigertail and other Coated Wires, like Beadalon, are made from multi strands of thin steel wires covered by a nylon sheath. They’re one of the most well liked basic bead stringing mediums. Available in a variety of diameters ( .010″-dia. to .036-dia.), they also come in a range of qualities (7-strand to 49-strand ). They are your strongest bead stringing option but a little inflexible.
o Metal Wire ( can be base or valuable metal ) should be used for rigid projects only because movement could cause wire to break.
o Memory Wire is a springy wire that holds its shape. It works completely for chokers and bracelets.
Just pick the basic bead stringing material that best appears to suit your project after thinking about appearance, capability to hold a knot, size, strength, adaptability, and durability. You’re bound to create a successful design!
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About the Author
Do you want to learn more about how I do it? Get more information here: How To String Beads
You can also find everything you need for beading projects. Click here: Bead Supplies
Susan Thompson writes full time in the crafting industry and loves stringing beads.
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