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Thread

Beadweaving or stringing. Thread for the delicate projects and small hole beads.

Thread - Nymo™

Nymo thread - the benchmark for beadweaving projects. This soft, supple, strong thread is fine enough to pass four times through a size 11/0 seed bead. To use it, stretch it well and "iron" over a warm lightbulb. Available in classic black, white, and a variety of colours. (Note, match the thread color to the lightest bead colour in your work if using multiple colours.)

Nymo B has 72 yards per bobbin, and Nymo D has 64 yards per bobbin. To select a needle, the higher the number the smaller the needle (length will vary). Our 13 and 16 needles are a nice 2 in" length and both will work with either the B or the D. The O and OO are finer still than the B and the D.

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nymobblack
Nymo Thread - Black, Size B
Very popular thread for beadweaving. Use size 12 or 13 needles.
Price: $1.25
Approximate US Price $1.14
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nymodblack
Nymo Thread - Black, Size D
Very popular thread for beadweaving. Use size 10 or 12 needles.
Price: $1.25
Approximate US Price $1.14
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nymobwhite
Nymo Thread - White, Size B
Very popular thread for beadweaving. Use size 12 or 13 needles.
Price: $1.25
Approximate US Price $1.14
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nymodwhite
Nymo Thread - White, Size D
Very popular thread for beadweaving. Use size 10 or 12 needles.
Price: $1.25
Approximate US Price $1.14
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74423032-00
Nymo White O
115 yards on a bobbin.
Price: $1.50
Approximate US Price $1.36
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74423030-00
Nymo White OO
140 yards on a bobbin.
Price: $1.50
Approximate US Price $1.36
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74423031-00
Thread Nymo Black Size 00 Bobbin 140 Yds Tex 14
Bobbin of nymo thread, size 00. Smallest and thinnest size of nymo - for your tiniest beads.
Price: $2.50
Approximate US Price $2.27
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74423033-00
Thread Nymo Black Size 0 Bobbin 115 Yds Tex 18
Bobbin of nymo thread, size 0. Smaller than the "D" size.
Price: $2.25
Approximate US Price $2.05
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Stringing - Size D Nymo Thread - Cream (Spool)
Very popular thread for beadweaving. Match to the colour of the beads you are using. Use size 10 or 12 needles. (Spool)
Price: $1.65
Approximate US Price $1.50
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helnymdgy
Stringing - Size D Nymo Thread - Grey (Spool)
Very popular thread for beadweaving. Match to the colour of the beads you are using. Use size 10 or 12 needles. (Spool)
Price: $1.65
Approximate US Price $1.50
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Stringing - Size D Nymo Thread - Sand Ash (Spool)
Very popular thread for beadweaving. Match to the colour of the beads you are using. Use size 10 or 12 needles. (Spool)
Price: $1.65
Approximate US Price $1.50
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nymobrown
Nymo Thread - Brown, Size B
Very popular thread for beadweaving. Match to the colour of the beads you are using. Use size 10 or 12 needles.
Price: $1.50
Approximate US Price $1.36
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nymorosymauve
Nymo Thread - Rosy Mauve, Size B
Very popular thread for beadweaving. Match to the colour of the beads you are using. Use size 10 or 12 needles.
Price: $1.50
Approximate US Price $1.36
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nymodkpurple
Nymo Thread - Dark Purple, Size B
Very popular thread for beadweaving. Match to the colour of the beads you are using. Use size 10 or 12 needles.
Price: $1.50
Approximate US Price $1.36
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nymobabypink
Nymo Thread - Baby Pink, Size B
Very popular thread for beadweaving. Match to the colour of the beads you are using. Use size 10 or 12 needles.
Price: $1.50
Approximate US Price $1.36
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nymocream
Nymo Thread - Cream, Size B
Very popular thread for beadweaving. Match to the colour of the beads you are using. Use size 10 or 12 needles.
Price: $1.50
Approximate US Price $1.36
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nymogrey
Nymo Thread - Grey, Size B
Very popular thread for beadweaving. Match to the colour of the beads you are using. Use size 10 or 12 needles.
Price: $1.50
Approximate US Price $1.36
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nymosandash
Nymo Thread - Sand Ash, Size B
Very popular thread for beadweaving. Match to the colour of the beads you are using. Use size 10 or 12 needles.
Price: $1.50
Approximate US Price $1.36
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nymogoldenyellow
Nymo Thread - Golden Yellow, Size B
Very popular thread for beadweaving. Match to the colour of the beads you are using. Use size 10 or 12 needles.
Price: $1.50
Approximate US Price $1.36
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nymoevergreen
Nymo Thread - Evergreen, Size B
Very popular thread for beadweaving. Match to the colour of the beads you are using. Use size 10 or 12 needles.
Price: $1.50
Approximate US Price $1.36
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nymoolive
Nymo Thread -Olive , Size B
Very popular thread for beadweaving. Match to the colour of the beads you are using. Use size 10 or 12 needles.
Price: $1.50
Approximate US Price $1.36
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nymored
Nymo Thread - Red, Size B
Very popular thread for beadweaving. Match to the colour of the beads you are using. Use size 10 or 12 needles.
Price: $1.50
Approximate US Price $1.36
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nymoburgundy
Nymo Thread -Burgundy , Size B
Very popular thread for beadweaving. Match to the colour of the beads you are using. Use size 10 or 12 needles.
Price: $1.50
Approximate US Price $1.36
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nymoturquoise
Nymo Thread - Turquoise, Size B
Very popular thread for beadweaving. Match to the colour of the beads you are using. Use size 10 or 12 needles.
Price: $1.50
Approximate US Price $1.36
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nymoroyalblue
Nymo Thread - Royal Blue, Size B
Very popular thread for beadweaving. Match to the colour of the beads you are using. Use size 10 or 12 needles.
Price: $1.50
Approximate US Price $1.36
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nymonavyblue
Nymo Thread - Navy Blue, Size B
Very popular thread for beadweaving. Match to the colour of the beads you are using. Use size 10 or 12 needles.
Price: $1.50
Approximate US Price $1.36
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nymoltpurple
Nymo Thread - Lt. Purple, Size B
Very popular thread for beadweaving. Match to the colour of the beads you are using. Use size 10 or 12 needles.
Price: $1.50
Approximate US Price $1.36
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Thread - 3/0 Kevlar - Black (Spool)
Kevlar(TM) - yes, Kevlar. Bead a bullet-proof jacket. Hmm - maybe knot. However, it is supposed to be 10 times stronger than steel. 50 yard spool (45.72 m) Diameter is .0035 (.089), tests at 8.0 lbs strength. Less than 1% stretch. (Spool)
Price: $3.45
Approximate US Price $3.14
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Superlon

Available in a wide range of colours (36) and 2 sizes, D and AA (The AA is finer), this is a parallel fiber (non-twisted) thread like Nymo, but stronger, more like PowerPro. It will fit a #12 needle. Try this for your beadweaving projects: gourd stitch, loomwork, netting, right-angle weave, etc. Very little stretch. 78 yards on a bobbin, or about 71 meters.

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helslaa-bk
SuperLon thread - Size AA - Black (bobbin)
A parallel-fiber thread that will fit through a #12 beading needle. The feel of Nymo, but comes close to the strength of Power Pro. Can be used for all kinds of beadwork: peyote stitch, loom warping, off loom projects, netting and other multi pass bead stitches. Almost no stretch. Bobbin
Price: $1.65
Approximate US Price $1.50
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helslaa-wh
SuperLon thread - Size AA - White (bobbin)
A parallel-fiber thread that will fit through a #12 beading needle. The feel of Nymo, but comes close to the strength of Power Pro. Can be used for all kinds of beadwork: peyote stitch, loom warping, off loom projects, netting and other multi pass bead stitches. Almost no stretch. Bobbin
Price: $1.65
Approximate US Price $1.50
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helsld-bk
SuperLon thread - Size D - Black (bobbin)
A parallel-fiber thread that will fit through a #12 beading needle. The feel of Nymo, but comes close to the strength of Power Pro. Can be used for all kinds of beadwork: peyote stitch, loom warping, off loom projects, netting and other multi pass bead stitches. Almost no stretch. Bobbin
Price: $1.65
Approximate US Price $1.50
Quantity:
 
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helsld-wh
SuperLon thread - Size D - White (bobbin)
A parallel-fiber thread that will fit through a #12 beading needle. The feel of Nymo, but comes close to the strength of Power Pro. Can be used for all kinds of beadwork: peyote stitch, loom warping, off loom projects, netting and other multi pass bead stitches. Almost no stretch. Bobbin
Price: $1.65
Approximate US Price $1.50
Quantity:
 
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helslaamix1
SuperLon Thread - AA - Earth Mix
Colours in this mix are: Ash, Black, Brown, Burgundy, Charcoal, Chocolate, Dark Cream, Gold, Lt Brown, Lt Copper, Sienna, White. 12 bobbins of Superlon thread in a range of colours. A rainbox of colours for your colourful projects!
Price: $16.80
Approximate US Price $15.27
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helslaamix2
SuperLon Thread - AA - Water and Sky Mix
Colours in this mix are: Capri Blue (more of a Blue Grey), Chartreuse, Dark Green, Green, Grey, Lt Blue, Olive, Royal Blue, Sky Blue, Seafom Green, Turquoise Blue, Teal. 12 bobbins of Superlon thread in a range of colours. A rainbox of colours for your colourful projects!
Price: $16.80
Approximate US Price $15.27
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helslaamix3
SuperLon Thread - AA - Summer Flowers Mix
Colours in this mix are: Beige, Cream, Golden Yellow, Lavendar, Light Orchid, Orchid, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, Tan. 12 bobbins of Superlon thread in a range of colours. A rainbox of colours for your colourful projects!
Price: $16.80
Approximate US Price $15.27
Quantity:
 
 
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helsldmix1
SuperLon Thread - D - Earth Mix
Colours in this mix are: Ash, Black, Brown, Burgundy, Charcoal, Chocolate, Dark Cream, Gold, Lt Brown, Lt Copper, Sienna, White. 12 bobbins of Superlon thread in a range of colours. A rainbox of colours for your colourful projects!
Price: $16.80
Approximate US Price $15.27
Quantity:
 
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helsldmix2
SuperLon Thread - D - Water and Sky Mix
Colours in this mix are: Capri Blue (more of a Blue Grey), Chartreuse, Dark Green, Green, Grey, Lt Blue, Olive, Royal Blue, Sky Blue, Seafom Green, Turquoise Blue, Teal.12 bobbins of Superlon thread in a range of colours. A rainbox of colours for your colourful projects!
Price: $16.80
Approximate US Price $15.27
Quantity:
 
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helsldmix3
SuperLon Thread - D - Summer Flowers Mix
Colours in this mix are: Beige, Cream, Golden Yellow, Lavendar, Light Orchid, Orchid, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, Tan. 12 bobbins of Superlon thread in a range of colours. A rainbox of colours for your colourful projects!
Price: $16.80
Approximate US Price $15.27
Quantity:
 
 

Sono Thread - New from Japan

This new thread from Japan has been made to the specification of Sonoko Nozue and is said to be very strong, durable and split- and fray-resistant. We're told that it is tangle-resistant too - but that sounds like a miracle to us!

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helsonowh
Sono Beading Thread (spool) Winter White
100 metre spool, nylon. Specifically designed for beading.
Price: $5.99
Approximate US Price $5.45
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helsonogy
Sono Beading Thread (spool) Platinum Grey
100 metre spool, nylon. Specifically designed for beading.
Price: $5.99
Approximate US Price $5.45
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helsonobk
Sono Beading Thread (spool) Glossy Black
100 metre spool, nylon. Specifically designed for beading.
Price: $5.99
Approximate US Price $5.45
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helsonona
Sono Beading Thread (spool) Desert Sand
100 metre spool, nylon. Specifically designed for beading.
Price: $5.99
Approximate US Price $5.45
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helsonore
Sono Beading Thread (spool) Burgundy Red
100 metre spool, nylon. Specifically designed for beading.
Price: $5.99
Approximate US Price $5.45
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