Do you ever get confused when trying to decide what kind of stringing material to use? Join the club! The following is a basic list of some of the different types of stringing materials that we carry.
Basic beading wire. It ranges from .012 (the finest) to .018 (the heaviest) and 7 strand to 49 strand. It comes in many different colors.
Elasticity cord. This is a stretchy cord that is most commonly used for children’s projects and interchangeable watch bands.
Craft wire. This ranges from the lightest gauge-26 gauge, to the heavyest-16 gauge and is used mostly for things like wire wrapping.
Nymo thread. This thread is most commonly used in stones that have a very fine hole, such as pearls.
Wildfire Thread. This thread is used for bead weaving.
Hemp. Hemp cord comes in a variety of textures and colors and can be knotted by itself or have beads added.
Head pins and eye pins. These pins can have beads strung on them and then they can be linked together to form a chain or used as pendant drops or earring components.
This is just a basic list of some of the things we carry! We also have crinkle wire, chain, satin cord, silk cord, waxed cord, leather cord, velour cord, Whew! The list can go on and on! Come on in and let us help you decide what stringing material you’ll need!
Join us June 2nd at 6pm for the watch class! $24.00
