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What thread do you use for bead crochet?

You have a couple of options:Silkon® Bonded nylon thread works well for crochet. Most beads string well onto this thread, which is a synthetic...

What is macramé beading cord? Where is it in your catalogue?

Macramé cord is a type of woven cord commonly used to make adjustable and knotted jewelry designs. While macramé was originally created by Arabic...

What size beads can you use with leather cord?

Most sizes of beads will work; just keep in mind that the bead hole has to be large enough to fit the cord through. For designs using 0.5mm to 1mm...

How do I determine what size waxed cord to use for glass and wood beads?

Use calipers or a slide gauge to measure the diameter of the bead holes. Use the thickest diameter cording that will fit through your beads. Waxed...

When working with wood beads, what type of stringing material works best?

The best stringing materials include leather cord, satin cord, imitation leather and cotton cord and hemp cord are great materials to use when...

When making items with elastic cord, can I use a hot glue gun to secure the knot on the project?

E6000® Jewelry and Craft Adhesive is the best adhesive to use to secure knots on stretchy stringing materials. E6000 is flexible when cured so it can...

I need to re-string a carnelian bead Mali prayer necklace. What type of medium would you recommend? Satin? Silk? Something else? Should I knot in between each bead for strength?

We recommend restringing the carnelian beads using Silkon® thread in heavyweight. Silkon is a nylon based thread which has the drape of silk. The...

What size silk cord or thread is needed to make tassels?

You can make tassels out of any size thread or cord. The traditional tassels you might find on a piece of furniture or pillow use thick silk or...

What type of beads work best with 20-pound hemp?

20-pound hemp cording is 1mm in diameter and works best with beads that have holes larger than 1mm. Refer to the Seed Bead Sizes and Hole Sizes chart...

I recently ordered 1 and 2mm waxed cotton cord in multiple colors and none of my cord tips fit properly. What size inside diameter (ID) should I order for each size cord? Thank you.

Folding or crimping cord ends and tips have an inside dimension listed in their measurements. When purchasing, order the same inside dimension as...

I have been seeing watch bands made with beads and safety pins and they just stretch. What would be a good choice of stringing material to use so the safety pin will not break it and it stretches.

Powercord® is an elastic cord that returns to its original shape after stretching. It is recommended to use the largest diameter cord that will fit...

What size silk thread should I use for knotting pearls?

To create the strongest strand of strung pearls, use the thickest thread that will fit through the holes in your pearls. Refer to the chart, ''Types...

I live in Denver, CO and I have a problem with elastic cording breaking. My guess is it due to the lack of humidity. What would be the best elastic cording to use that will last?

Elastic does have a shelf life and is notorious for breaking after some years. Environmental factors such as heat and arid climates can hasten the...

Question: I want to make necklaces with leather cord. I must buy supple cord so that it falls "flowing" around neck, not stiff. Nothing is mentioned about your leather spools. Please advise, I need all colors, all sizes, and all must be very...

Ellada Leather™ cord has the nicest drape of the 100% leather cord we have. Thinner cord will always be slightly more flexible so consider the size...

What is the best type of glue to use when gluing leather cord into cord ends?

E-6000® is a nice choice because it's clear, flexible, adheres to metal and leather and is water resistant. For information on E-6000 and other...

What's the best way to finish off the end of silk thread when making a necklace?

Bead tips or Hot Tips® are often used to secure the ends of silk thread as they work well in hiding the knot as well as providing a secure attachment...

I would like instructions on stringing a mother of pearl necklace. What type of string do you recommend and does each pearl have to be knotted?

Either Accu-Flex® beading wire, for regular stringing projects or silk threads, for knotting projects will work well with mother-of-pearl beads, and...

How do I choose the size stretch cord to make bracelets?

The size stretch cord needed for a project mostly depends on the size of the beads you are using and the diameter of the bead hole. Usually, the...

What is the best chain or cord to use with the Dione beads or any large hole beads.

Caprice chain, 3-4mm rubber cording, 3mm woven cotton, 3-4mm leather cording, 3mm bolo cord and 3x1mm faux suede lacing will all work great with the...

How do I choose which stringing material to use: beading wire, nylon thread or elastic cords? What size do I use?

Your stringing material choice depends entirely on what type of beads and component you want to use in your design. Heavier components, as well as...

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