Beading ThreadsChoosing the right thread for your project

Nymo Beading Thread (order codes BT001 - BT051)

A slightly waxed stranded nylon thread available in 23 colours.

Illusion Thread (order codes TG049)

Transparent nylon thread suit-able for extremely lightweight !oating designs & similar pro-jects only. No needle required.

Superlon Beading Thread (order codes BT101-BT150)

A slightly waxed stranded nylon thread available in 36 colours.

Stranded Beading Wires Extra-"ne stranded beading wires such as Soft Touch can be used to weave simple pat-terns or to re-enforce a weave where it may experience ex-tra wear. See the Beading Wires download for more in-

fomation on these threads.

Beading Thread For Abrasive Beads & CrystalFire Line BT701-707

A waxed gel-spun polythene line that will "t through a beading needle. It has been developed to resist the abrasive action of bugle beads and cut crystal beads which can be

tough on ordinary beading threads. Recommended where strength and durability is paramount.

Available in four diameters and two colours.

C-Lon TexBT901 - BT948

0.9mm twisted specialist macrame thread available in

many colours.

Also available in a thinner 0.5mm version

C-Lon Thread- see opposite

C-Lon ThreadBT500 - BT603

0.5mm twisted specialist macrame thread available in

many colours.

Also available in a thicker 0.9mm version

C-Lon Tex - see opposite

There are a multitude of beading threads available - you need to choose the correct thread type and weight.

Woven projects need a "ne strong thread that glides easily through the

beads

Simply strung seed beads

require a strong thread

that will drape softly

Designs with lots of crystal beads or bugles need a thread that will resist cha"ng around the holes of

the beads.

Fancy knotted designs require a thicker, stronger thread which adds a decorative texture.

Knotting ThreadBT349 - BT359

0.6mm in diameter this woven thread makes

smooth neat knots - it’s available in eleven

colours.

Superlon & Nymo Beading ThreadsThese are the most easily available "ne beading threads for bead weaving.

They are both strong, slightly waxed and have a !attened pro"le to "t through a beading needle easily.

They are available in several thicknesses - D is the most useful for Delicas and seed beads sizes 6/0 to 11/0. Use the thinner Superlon AA for smaller seed beads

and more complex weaves.These threads are also suitable for straight-stringing larger beads (up to 5-6mm

in diameter) but use the thread double for extra strength.

Similar premium threads are also available - Miyuki Beading Thread (BT801-818) & KO Brand are just two of the names you may come across.

See the Threading With Thong download for

information on thicker threads than these.

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