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Thread

Beadweaving or stringing thread. Thread for the delicate projects and small hole beads. Projects that use bead weaving techniques, such as peyote or brick stitch, that pass through the bead mulitple times, require a fine but strong thread. Here are some excellent choices. Mostly the difference is a matter of personal preference.

Stretch the thread

and smooth it over a warm lightbulb

 

 

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.

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
Thread - Sono Beading Thread - Winter White (Spool)
100 metre spool, nylon. Specifically designed for beading. (Spool)
Price: $ 10.15
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helsonore
Thread - Sono Beading Thread - Burgundy Red (Spool)
100 metre spool, nylon. Specifically designed for beading. (Spool)
Price: $ 10.15
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helsonona
Thread - Sono Beading Thread - Desert Sand (Spool)
100 metre spool, nylon. Specifically designed for beading. (Spool)
Price: $ 10.15
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helsonogy
Thread - Sono Beading Thread - Platinum Grey (Spool)
100 metre spool, nylon. Specifically designed for beading. (Spool)
Price: $ 10.15
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helfl04cr50
Thread - .006 inch Fireline - Braided Bead Thread - Crystal (Spool)
4 LB test, size B. Extra fine. .006 inch average diameter. 50 Yard. Our Maureen has tried this out and really likes it for it's non-kinkiness and non-snarliness. Which means that its' not tangling as you work. What were you thinking? (Spool)
Price: $ 13.20
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s26541
Thread - .006 inch Fireline - Braided Bead Thread - Smoke (Spool)
4 LB test, size B. Extra fine. .006 inch average diameter. 50 Yard. Our Maureen has tried this out and really likes it for it's non-kinkiness and non-snarliness. Which means that its' not tangling as you work. What were you thinking? (Spool)
Price: $ 13.20
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74423057-02
Thread - .006 inch Wildfire - Bonded Bead Thread - Frost (Spool)
Thermally bonded bead weaving thread - according to the package, "will not fray, cannot be pierced with a needle" - which sounds pretty useful. 10 lb (4.5 kg) test. Finer. .006 inch, 0.15 mm. 50 Yards (45.8 M) (Spool)
Price: $ 15.60
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74423057-01
Thread - .006 inch Wildfire - Bonded Bead Thread - Black (Spool)
Thermally bonded bead weaving thread - according to the package, "will not fray, cannot be pierced with a needle" - which sounds pretty useful. 10 lb (4.5 kg) test. Finer. .006 inch, 0.15 mm. 50 Yards (45.8 M) (Spool)
Price: $ 15.60
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helfl06sg50
Thread - .008 inch Fireline - Braided Bead Thread - Smoke Grey (Spool)
6 LB test, size D. Fine. .008 inch average diameter. 50 Yard. A nice dark colour - for those beads that need it. (Spool)
Price: $ 13.20
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74423058-02
Thread - .008 inch Wildfire - Bonded Bead Thread - Frost (Spool)
Thermally bonded bead weaving thread - according to the package, "will not fray, cannot be pierced with a needle" - which sounds pretty useful. 12 lb (5.5 kg) test. .008 inch, 0.20 mm. 50 Yards (45.8 M) (Spool)
Price: $ 16.45
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74423058-01
Thread - .008 inch Wildfire - Bonded Bead Thread - Black (Spool)
Thermally bonded bead weaving thread - according to the package, "will not fray, cannot be pierced with a needle" - which sounds pretty useful. 12 lb (5.5 kg) test. .008 inch, 0.20 mm. 50 Yards (45.8 M) (Spool)
Price: $ 16.45
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helfl08cr50
Thread - .009 inch Fireline - Braided Bead Thread - Crystal (Spool)
8 LB test. .008 inch average diameter. 50 Yard. Now I've tried this too - and I admit that I like it as well! (Spool)
Price: $ 13.20
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helfl11cr50
Thread - .010 inch Fireline - Braided Bead Thread - Crystal (Spool)
10 lb test. .010 inch average diameter. 50 Yards on a spool. (Spool)
Price: $ 13.25
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s30083
Thread - .010 inch Fireline - Braided Bead Thread - Smoke (Spool)
10 lb test. .010 inch average diameter. 50 Yards on a spool. (Spool)
Price: $ 13.25
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74822000
Thread - .010 inch Gudebrod Champion Invisible Cord - Clear (Spool)
Nylon Monofilament Bead Cord. Translucent. Ideal for illusion jewelry. Low stretch. Easily knotted. Smooth and Flexible. 8 lb test. 0.010 inch, 0.254 mm diameter. 54.7 Yards (50 M) on the spool. (Spool)
Price: $ 6.85
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74422015-01
Thread - 3/0 Kevlar - Brown (Spool)
Actually is brown, although it doesn't look very brown in the picture. 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
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74422015-02
Thread - 3/0 Kevlar - Yellow (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
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74422015-00
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
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helslaamix1
Thread - Size AA SuperLon Thread - Earth Mix (Set)
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! (Set)
Price: $ 20.25
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helslaamix2
Thread - Size AA SuperLon Thread - Water and Sky Mix (Set)
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! (Set)
Price: $ 20.25
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helslaamix3
Thread - Size AA SuperLon Thread - Summer Flowers Mix (Set)
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! (Set)
Price: $ 20.25
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helslaa-bk
Thread - Size AA SuperLon Thread - 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 (Bobbin)
Price: $ 1.65
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s25102
Thread - Size B K.O. Thread - Dusty Rose (Spool)
New nylon thread from Japan. Doesn't fray. Has a little stretch, so the finished piece has some flexibility. 50 meters on a spool. (Spool)
Price: $ 3.35
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s15733
Thread - Size B K.O. Thread - Chocolate Brown (Spool)
New nylon thread from Japan. Doesn't fray. Has a little stretch, so the finished piece has some flexibility. 50 meters on a spool. (Spool)
Price: $ 3.35
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s25099
Thread - Size B K.O. Thread - Apple Green (Spool)
New nylon thread from Japan. Doesn't fray. Has a little stretch, so the finished piece has some flexibility. 50 meters on a spool. (Spool)
Price: $ 3.35
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s15731
Thread - Size B K.O. Thread - Dark Olive (Spool)
New nylon thread from Japan. Doesn't fray. Has a little stretch, so the finished piece has some flexibility. 50 meters on a spool. (Spool)
Price: $ 3.35
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s15730
Thread - Size B K.O. Thread - Light Blue (Spool)
New nylon thread from Japan. Doesn't fray. Has a little stretch, so the finished piece has some flexibility. 50 meters on a spool. (Spool)
Price: $ 3.35
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s15732
Thread - Size B K.O. Thread - Plum (Spool)
New nylon thread from Japan. Doesn't fray. Has a little stretch, so the finished piece has some flexibility. 50 meters on a spool. (Spool)
Price: $ 3.35
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s15734
Thread - Size B K.O. Thread - Assorted (set of 12)
The whole flam dambly of colours: white, ivory, grey, black, chocolate brown, plum, dark olive, light blue, pink, red, gold, sand. New nylon thread from Japan. Doesn't fray. Has a little stretch, so the finished piece has some flexibility. 50 meters on a spool. (set of 12)
Price: $ 52.85
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helsld-wh
Thread - Size D SuperLon Thread - 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 (Bobbin)
Price: $ 1.95
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helsld-bk
Thread - Size D SuperLon Thread - 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 (Bobbin)
Price: $ 1.95
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s28194
Thread Conditioner - Bee's Wax Thread Conditioner - in Applicator (1)
Bee's wax is used for conditioning thread, especially used for bead weaving projects and sculptural work, but in general for bead weaving. It stiffens the thread and given the end work a stiffer feel. This is in a dispenser pack - you pull the thread through the groove to apply to the thread. The pack keeps it clean and from picking up gunk and lint and stuff. (See pic.) Thread not included. By the each.
Price: $ 5.55
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thmo
Thread Conditioner - Thread Heaven - (1)
The thread conditioner of choice by most beadweavers. Use this product instead of wax to condition your thread and prevent tangling and fraying. Safe for all threads and fabrics. By the each.
Price: $ 5.50
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helsbw25
Thread Conditioner - 2 oz Synthetic Bee's Wax - (1)
Not your grandmother bees' wax. This is a synthetic bee's wax for conditioning thread, especially used for bead weaving projects and sculptural work, but in general for bead weaving. It stiffens the thread and given the end work a stiffer feel. Also has no odour and less likely to attract "critters" which is apparently a concern in some areas (in those areas where "critters" is a normal part of the vocabulary). This was a big hit in the Cynthia Rutledge class. By the each.
Price: $ 7.20
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threadcutter
Tools - Thread Cutter Pendant - Antique Gold (1)
Based on a antique style, this pendant has notches that give access to a sharpened blade inside. Put your thread into the notch, press, and bingo, your thread is cut. Goes anywhere with you, alway handy. Approx. 4.5 cm long (2 inches). Pair By the each.
Price: $ 12.99
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