I'd like to share some of my experience, too. Some is from own experience, most is from the owner of the beadshop I am working at (she is an official Rocailles Beading Master, aknowledged by the japanese ministry of art and culture) and some from workshops from other beaders. The difference between bees wax and thread heaven is, that thread heaven doesn't make the thread sticky. Fireline is very tightly braided. You actually don't need to wax or condition it with anything. You can get fireline far cheaper at the fishing store, the quality is actually the same. It is one of the strongest threads there is. You can cut it with normal scissors. Wildfire is also tightly braided, but: it has an extremely thin wire in the center. That's why wildfire is stiffer than fireline. Also no waxing or conditioning needed. You can not cut it with normal scissors. Nymo, One-G, etc is not braided as tight. You need to wax or condition it (don't forget to let the conditioner dry before using). It is not as strong as fireline, it breaks easier, and you can pierce the thread with your needle, when you go several times through a bead. I really don't recommend it when you work with Swarovski Xillion crystals or anything else with sharp edges. You should cut it with normal scissors. Monofilament thread is best from fishing stores, they are also very strong as they are used for fishing. They are not braided but made in one single piece and are amazing for more simple designs, where the thread could show but you don't have to go through the rocailles several times (I never use it when there are 15/0s in the design). No wax needed, you can cut it with normal scissors. And some general things: Fireline, Wildfire and Monofilament are very strong, but when the thread gets creases, they get very weak at the creased point and break easily. Knots also weaken the thread, you can make them, but better avoid them (Sabine Lippert never makes knots). When the thread breaks, there can be several reasons. Mostly they break at the weakened points. Sometimes the thread breaks, because it gets cut by the Swarovski crystals. And sometimes it breaks, because you pull too hard or the tension is too strong. You can avoid breaking your thread, if you make sure that you don't rub it on the pearls or crystal when you pull. You just have to make sure that you pull your thread in the same direction that the needle came out of the pearl (e.g: when pull your needle through a piece you are holding in your left hand, and the hole, where the needle comes out is facing right, you do not pull the thread towars you, or away from you or upwars, but you pull the thread to the right from you.), that prevents the thread from getting damaged or cut. And NEVER use any kind of glue if you want your jewellery to last longer than a few years. Not for securing the knots and not for anything else. Glue makes the thread brittle over time and it breaks. That goes for every glue and for every thread. There is nothing wrong with using glue on the pearls, though.
Olga Hein : Thanks so much! Extremely helpful for us beginner weavers. I have strung beads, yet one needs knowledge about the supplies used for weaving as the materials are different.
I tried the nymo d and I hate it. I will use it if I'm doing not loom work. I love fireline for loom and non-loom work. I have kids and toddlers pull and yank. I find fireline in the heavier test (10-20 pound) would work best for any project that will get lots of wear and tear from constant use like key chains, belts, and lanyards.
Wildfire tends to be stuffer than Fireline. I use it when I need more stability and less drape. I color my crystal fire line with permanent markers to closer match my beads. I also pull my smoke Fireline through a dryer sheet to remove the powdery substance that stains my hands. it also helps keep the Fireline from tangling. It really works!!
Good info for beginners and experienced beaders alike on an important topic. You can't string beads without the string! I hope you don't mind me adding a little more info. Other threads that provide flexibility are three from Japan; One-G by Toho that you mentioned, Miyuki and So-No. These are all nylon threads I believe and very, very thin. They are good for intricate designs that require a LOT of thread passes through small beads. I agree Fireline is the best but because Nymo comes in so many colors, it can be a good choice for pieces that show a lot of thread along the the edges like brick stitch, loom work and Peyote for example. Last, regarding claims I have heard that Beadsmith Fireline is different from the Fireline purchased at sporting goods stores or departments for half the price, I have chosen the better value of sporting goods suppliers, have done a gazillion projects and end up with the same durable, professional looking piece. Then I use the savings for MORE BEADS!!!
Although I'm not a new beader I am new to some of your stitches...Having said that I just really appreciate what you offer us Stephanie Thank you so much 🌺🌺🌺
I use the 10lb Fireline on the Magic Carpet bracelet and any other heavy piece, particularly if they have crystals that will be moving a lot. Otherwise, I use 6 lb the most. I love the green fireline for and green pieces.
Hi Stephanie great information I use most of the threads you have talked about and yes I enjoy fireline..I also use power Pro 10lb test (it is similar to between 4lb and 6lb fireline in my opinion) ...which gives me a better drape than fireline when I need to have strength but a good drape to an item. But for drapes in jewellery you really can't beat the various threads like nymo etc.. Looking forward to your embroidery beading tutorials in the future ...blessings
Thank you again for all the help. I like the word puddly that you use. I am starting to get a good collection of beads now and every chance I get I go and sit at my beading table. Still, I am astounded at the beauty of your work and designs.
I found the thread you were talking about "Power Pro Braided Beading Thread .005 Inch White - 28 Yds 7.49" a bit high for only 28 yards of it! I ordered it anyway, the "power pro scissors" I haven't found, I'll try my Cabela's fishing scissors. I want to try this thread and will let you know how it worked. Thanks for your time!
Thank you so much for your tutorials! Like you I’m a visual learner and your videos inspire me! I’m getting back into the beading world and you give me hope :) Please keep your videos coming. They are by far my favorite! I even joined the Bead (and Bag) Box membership.
Another awesome informative video!!! Thanks a bunch, Stephanie! Keep going please, love love love your beading designs, videos, and great teaching. I'm watching your videos to learn from you, also I need to buy the miyuki and delicas in order to make your jewelry designs (I do not have beads like that,) but I want to be sure that I'll get the right ones, so it would be very appreciated if you tell me were you buy the beads U mentioned. Thank you very much Stephanie!
Thank you so much for all the informative comments💕 I so appreciate all the information you are sharing🌹I'm going to break out the Wildfire again for another try😃 😀😍
thank yoooooou. so nice you say that.lt s very important to work whit a good thread. another tip that l find important is whit the wax. specialy the thread heaven. l use c lon and one g some times. for some designs. and than l surely wax it. than l have learned to let it dry for a while before l work whit it. the wax makes the thread a bit wet. l wax it and strech it out and than l let the thread dry after that for 30 minutes of so. much beter to work whit. much less problems whit messing.l like the name of the video by the way. first you have done the let s talk colors that l loooooved.full of inspiraties.and now you make lets talk thread. l like it. top.
That is awesome information Henk! I think letting your thread dry after waxing is a great idea! I'm glad you like this little addition to my regular tutorials. I was hoping it would help beginners but its helping everyone - me especially!!!
I use Thread Heaven on all Fireline and it makes a huge difference in preventing tangles and getting through tight spaces. Fireline certainly does break, even 8 lb., all the time. Make sure you try not to undo, take apart part of a project and reuse that thread if it's separating! Certainly, many bicones in a project will most definitely snap a thread! Fireline does need Thread Heaven which is softer than cold weather wax, and it coats better. Use it often in your project and you, the thread, the durability of your project, will be better, happier and more successful.
@@BronzeponyBeadedJewelry Oh, my goodness, Beadsmith has discontinued it. It's so fabulous! I got a few on ebay just now. Just a few left. Doesn't have acids in it.
Adam Beadworks, the manufacturer, went out of business. We had a large plant with many seamstresses and all had that wax on top of their machines. It's like a rock even in our GA winters. Thread Heaven is so pliable it can be moved in it's tiny box with a finger. Now Thread Magic and Bead Buddy Thread are being used at Beadsmith Miss Betty said.
Hi Sweet Stephanie, I enjoy ALL of your videos! No matter what they may be. :) And this new series your bringing to the channel is such a wonderful thing & helpful to many! And you never know what u might learn, as we're all different & do things differently. So I quite enjoy these types of videos too. Can't wait to see what's next, my sweet friend. Hope your having a lovely day & staying warm up there ;)
+rebeccajns Thank you rebecca! You are such a sweetheart :) I hope this little addition to my regular tutorials will be helpful to those who are new to beading as well as seasoned pros! I sure am learning a thing or two! What is so great is that each comment is a review of a thread someone has used or tips on how to use it! I love that as I don't use every thread out there so I get just as much help!!! I love this little beading community
Thank you for your tutorials Stephanie! Another Firreline beader here :-) I use the 4 pound for pretty much everything, earrings in majority but seems to hold my bracelets just fine too. When I needed a stronger test (10 pound) for a capricho bracelet I went to our local angling shop and bought 10 meters of the reel for a couple of quid. That saved me investing in the whole reel that would not get used any time soon. Wildfire is good for structure and in designs when there are not too many passes in any given bead, especially 11/0 &15/0.And for any beaders in the UK, I found a 300yd spool of 6lb test fireline for £19.99 online. I normally pay £17.99 for a 125yd spool. So there is my next investment.
Thanks!! Just the info i was looking for. was confused whether to use "stringy" thread or something strong. Now I know I can use strong on a long "drapey" necklace.
You sound so down to earth when you are explaining methods. May God continue to bless you with that remarkable talent. I agree with you about the fireline but its so expensive for us here in TRinidad....we pay $200 tt for a 125 yds roll and $125 tt for a 50 yds ...I always look around to find anyone who will sell it cheaper ....because I love to use it.....I found one place but they are out of stock regularly and takes long to restock....we dont have many places here that sell those ....we just have about 3 to 4 places that actually sells good jewelry beads etc
Thanks for the tips. Honestly, figuring out what thread to use is the biggest frustration. Also, whether to use thread or beading wire? What are the guidelines to wire or thread? I guess for some people that might sound like a stupid question but when someone is first starting the number of choices are just overwhelming. I would be interested in your opinion about beading wire/thread verses Fireline.
You’re welcome 😉 Thread such as Fireline, Wildfire, One G, SoNo, are used for weaving with a needle. The project dictates the thread. So something very soft and flexible needs a flexible thread. I like Fireline in its various diameters for most weaving. Wire is metal in various diameters and isn’t generally used for weaving. Use it for stringing beads. Wire is also used for wrapping stones and wire wrapping projects. Hope this helps 😊
I'm a Fireline girl too. Thinking of trying power pro 10 also, I made bracelets for friends that wear them constantly, in water, etc...and they end up breaking. So this might be the thread that will do the job and hold those bracelets. ;-)
Power Pro is stronger than Kevlar, Steel, Titanium or anything Nylon. It is THE strongest fiber in the world right now (2018). It is basically Dynema/UHMWPE and I use it for fishing and beading amongst many other uses too (I have a lot of hobbies). I have seen newer bullet proof vests made of it. It is that strong. It will wear your cutters unless made of carbide, but if only doing a few cuts anything will cut it (to try it out). It even wears carbide if doing a lot of cutting. It is a bomb proof thread and I really don't know why people don't try it other than it's cost and lack of people knowing about it. It is worth the price. Check Amazon for the best deal. As far as determining sizes, go by inch, not numbers or feel. 0.010" is far more repeatable measurement wise than saying 'x' or 'y', #1 or 000, or 5/0. It is something that can't be reduced
For the money, availability and uses, Fireline beats all of the others. Wildfire can be stripped because it is coated. Power pro is hard to find, expensive and requires and extra tool and monofilament turns brittle and can break apart. It also has less flexibility making the t harder to knot off. The original beading threads like Nymo, C-Lon and others tangle stretch and just don’t have the strength of Fireline.
Stephanie great video! It was 8.5 yrs. ago when I first started making jewelry. Putting bicones on a head pin and some spacers, seeds etc... then beads on wire, etc...I was hooked and wanted to learn more. I remember 4yrs. ago when I first learned RAW and started beading with thread, I didn't know which one to use? As a new beader I would buy and try. I still consider myself a beginner/novice beader and I have just touched only the very tip of the iceberg. This "Basics series" for newbies is great, and will be very valuable. With all the informative comments I've been reading...well, learning is never-ending. Again you always bring it. Thank you so much! As always...Bead on! :-) Oh by the way, how much snow did you get over there? Today we are cold in MN. I'm suburbs of St. Paul. We're 3°, windchill is -10 ° tomorrow and Sunday much of the same. Stay in and bead weather. You and yours be safe, and take care Stephanie.
Summer, I love your story🌻 I also have a "beginners mind" . I am always learning and love to learn from fellow bead artists😀 Its such a gift to read all the comments and suggestions from so many beaders!!! This was a huge bonus I didn't expect and I am just so impressed by all the wisdom out there and the kindness of those who share it. This little channel and Facebook page may be small in number but we have the most amazing community of wonderful, caring, and sharing women (and a few men 🤓) I'm so inspired... Now about the weather😀😉☃🌨❄️ A foot and a half of snow last weekend and bone chilling temps throughout this weekend. Temps below zero and wind chills in the -20's🌬🌬❄️🌨☃ Jumps up to the 40' and 50's next week! Go figure! Global warming maybe El Niño???
I love the info on the different types of line to use. I have only used fireline... so maybe it is time to try something new forme.. I will let you know how it goes. I found in using my 6 lb fire line that have to go thru 2 times to get the streght.. 6 lb for bracelets for me just is not strong enough.. just a thought
My hesitation to use FireLIne lies in what I see every time I dig out my fishing pole; the line has to be replaced each year as it has become brittle and degrades quite quickly. Mind you, I usually use monofilament....
Power pro is a fishing line made from spectra fiber (competitor to dyneema fibers in fireline) 10lbs compatible to 6lb fireline 15lb compatible to 8lb fireline. Cut it with fisker kids school scissors like fireline.But u can get braid fishing line scissors at Walmart. It comes in moss green at sporting goods stores. Beadsmith version is white. Powerpro is what people used before fireline. Also new thread out durathread ,myuki duraline. Both are basically polyethylene braided fishing line(what powerpro fireline spiderwire etc are made from) Knock off for duraline on Amazon is hercules pe braid line its cheap for large spools. 6lb/8lb $7 -$21 for 100yd 300yd 500yd 1000yd. Check out odins musings vid on fishing line beading thread for more info....
+candiedyams That is a good point! I have had a few break on me as well with Fireline. Sometimes the white core thread in the Wildfire separates from the black coating on the surface. Have you had this problem?
+Bronzepony Beaded Jewelry yes I have and have had my fingers with black smears from the Wildfire so I try to use the white one mostly and black for my darker colors
Hi Stephanie, I received my "Power Pro Braided Beading Thread" it's not hard to cut with my old "cabela's" scissors, and also found it too flimsy, although, it will probably be good for bracelets, but not earrings if you want them to hold their shape!
l am also a fire line lover. l have it on 10mm 12mm 15 mm and 17mm. cristal and smoke colors. l make almost evrything whit the 12 and 15mm smoke. lf l have to make a bezel whit delicas 11/0 and seedbeads15/0 and l must decorate the inside of the rivoli or the outside, than l have learned on a hard way that the best choice is 10mm. so the 10mm fireline l only use for bezels and to make fringes some times. nice video darling. nice evening to you
+Henk Wilgenhof Thank you henk! Very informative comment! This little series turned out to be a good thing as many beaders such as yourself are giving advice from their own experiences! You can't beat that :)
Hi, I love your channel, your work is ❤❤. I have a question, I find wildfire and fireline difficult to work with and make my peyote bracelet with miyuki thread. Now people like my work and would like to buy it but everyone is saying that for selling the option fireline (or wildfire) is better? What are your thoughts? I don't only do peyote stitch, I am a beginner in bead weaving but I wS just wondering what's best? Advice would be appriciated, rgds Bianca
Hi Stephanie. Love your videos. They are so clear and informative. I am new to beading and recently switched from wire to Fireline. I haven't learned to do weaving yet, but I like to make very chunky bracelets that are multi strand. I switched to Fireline because I wanted a drape that was similar to thread. But I was disappointed that after two tries using the Fireline Crystal 4 lb thread, one or more of the strands broke. I can't figure out why. The method I used was to tie all the ends together into a knot. Then I added hypo cement to the knot for added security. I then tied the knot to a head pin and threaded the head pin through a bead cone. I took a picture of it but I don't see a way to upload photos. The bracelet is twisty. The strands were knotted through each other multiple times to create that effect. I don't know if the breakage occurred because of the twisting or if any of my strands came loose from the knot. I find that knotting Fireline is a bit tricky. I don't know if maybe there was a metal burr left on my head pin. Or perhaps the line I chose isn't sturdy enough? I used mainly 6/0 seed beads with some 6 mm beads. The bracelet contains about 16 strands. Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Thanks.
+Shelby Michaels Hi Shelby🌻 In my opinion 4lb Fireline is not sturdy enough for the beads you use. Have you tried SoftFlex beading wire or Soft Touch? They are both threadlike in their drape - especially Soft Touch. You could try 10lb Fireline but I still prefer a thin beading wire for multi strand pieces. Hope this helps😉
Bronzepony Beaded Jewelry Thanks so much for your response. I hope you will indulge one followup question. I cannot believe how confusing it is to navigate the vast array of beading products! I purchased the soft touch .010 beading wire because I want to maintain the fluidity of thread. I use glass czech beads and crystal bicones a lot. Is the .010 adequate or do you think I should get a larger diameter? Also since the .010 can be knotted why does the company recommend finishing the piece with crimp tubes? Why not just tie it off like fireline? Thanks for your help!
oh if only I had of found your channel early this morning I would of saved my self six hours trying to work out what fishing line to buy....lol and it just so happens I had a 6Ib reel from years ago when we used to go fishing and it was brand new...LOL. thanks for making this video. Beautiful necklaces and bracelets where do you buy your beads from?
My Kmart and Walmart have never sold Fire-line, I look for it at them every time I go to them. I always have to buy it on line. I use wild fire also. Wildfire is great for loom work.
Lorraine try your local sporting goods store for the fireline if Wal Mart doesn't have it. Wildfire is back on my beading table as a result of reading all these great comments💖
Scheels Sporting Goods is the cheapest I have found fireline 125 yards for $13.99 and can be purchased on their website. 😬 I do like Wildfire as well. I don’t think I’ve had anything break with it. It is heavier than Fireline. Love all you videos Stephanie!! I’ve learned so much from you and you’ve inspired me greatly! I’ve followed you from your start when I was just learning beadweaving. Thank you so much!! 😍💐😬
Thank you for your videos. They are always so informative. I'm a Fireline fan and use 6 and 8 for everything. I use 4 lb for earrings. I bought the 10 lb and found it didn't work as well as the 6 or 8. It frayed and became very loose like it lost the braiding. I did not care for how it performed. Keep posting a teaching you're great at it!
Love every video you make!! Your videos on making rings are my favorite 😍. I have a question!!! In comments here, someone stated you could color your Fireline with markers!!! Is this really true??? Love you
Hi Elizabeth 😍 Thank you for your lovely comment. I wouldn’t color beading thread with markers. I’m afraid it would come off. I haven’t tried it so just my opinion🌸
What do you use to cut your Fireline? I have some embroidery scissors I have been using, but I never can get a nice clean cut. Wispy ends don't work for threading needles. Thanks a bunch and happy beading, Jenn
I use any scissor I have to cut fireline. Fireline dulls most scissors so I replace them often. If I come across one that stays sharp I’ll let you know. I hold the thread taught when cutting and flatten the end with a flat nosed pliers before threading my needle 😀
i cant wait for your next video, I love listening to you! I really liked the brick stitch bracelet with the size 6 seed beads, Please do another with the size 6 seed beads. Out of curiosity, what sold the most at craft shows? Thank you so much, Sara.... and that is my dog Luna wrapped around my neck, she's a sweet 15 pound street poodle from Mexico
+S.A. M. Awww she's adorable! Love little cuties you can cuddle around your neck :) I will be using size 6/0 seeds again Sara :) When I sold at craft shows, necklaces and bracelets sold the fastest as many were bought as gifts and as long as they could be sized there wasn't a problem about whether the piece would fit. During the holidays anything crystal and in the warm summer months gemstone beaded item sold best (because they were cool to the skin) Many 6/0 seed bead casual bracelets like Peyote & Square Stitch Bracelet sold to both males and female customers. Uni-sex jewelry always sold. Hope that helped!
I just found this video that you made quite sometime ago and it was fortuitous because I am trying to make a decision as to what kind of stringing material to use for a long necklace made almost wholly of seed beads. It has 6 Long strands which will have to be knotted together. I know that Fireline would work well as far as the hang of the necklace and the ease of knotting. However, occasionally I’ve had a problem with Fireline braking in a simple bracelet with 8lb thread. I even saw someone on the Internet making a multi strand knotted seed bead necklace using 19 strand .010 beating WIRE from Beadalon. What do you think? Should I try the beading wire or should I just go ahead with Fireline?
Hi there. For what you are trying to do beading wire (soft flex,soft touch even beadalon) is your best bet with 49 strands. That will be the most durable, give you the most drape and is the strongest. You'll need to finish the ends with crimp beads or crimp tubes. I hope this helps you out. Sincerely, Melissa Doucette
Hi there, I love your channel and your creations. I have been using fireline for my bracelets. I was wondering if it is possible to use strong sewing thread conditioned with bees wax for bracelets? Thank you in advance for your kind advise.
Hi Stephanie, thank you for your teaching today. I'm a beginner, been beading for about 4 or 5 months and I've really learned a lot from your tutorials and made some of your pieces and enjoyed doing them. thank you again. Not to get off subject but I was wondering on the flat spiral bracelet could I use 4mm fire polished beads? Have wonderful day and God bless
I love fireline too. but I broke it . I didnt use bicones or bugle beads. I dont know how I did it, and not one time. was 0.15 mm or 0.006 . its the same I guess. here in Europe we mesure it with mm. I took 0.17 from a fishing on line shop and I am about to test it.
l am not that long beading. when l starged l had the same problem. not anymore. my tip for you is...as you pull the thread try not to let it touch the edges of the beads. don t pull it to the sides pull it really forwards. hope you know what l mean. my inglish is not that good. happy beading
G'Day My Wonderful Master, Might I ask where were you a couple of years ago when I started to bead? The thread part was the most annoying thing (to me as a new comer to beading) and still is as far as cost goes as a reel (from the fishing gear shop) is $29.50 for 145 mts .... that's a lot on my budget. The fishing thread I use is 10 lb but it seems to be thinner than the 6 lb beading thread and seems to give a slightly looser finish (even though I am tight when it comes to tension) and that is strange as in needlework I am an even tension and in knitting and crochet I a loose. Did I hear twice the magic word...."Bead Embroidery" and did I hear that down the track you are going to tackle a project..... my second "grand master piece is going to be bead Embroidery and as I am nearing the finishing line on the first one (which is all bead forms e.t.c) so I can do mine then you can use it as a demo on not what to do when you bead Embroider. I can't wait to see what you do! In your last comment of your last video you said that you didn't have the tools to stimulated your sense of awareness but you do and I hope that you got my meaning with answering your doubt. I haven't heard any thing about Bernie lately.... has he left home to find his fortune beyond your garden gate? Has he retired to the warm climate on the mantel piece above the glowing fire? Fame is like mountain climbing... going up, reaching the top then going back down... it's hard work to get to the top and then it's short lived on top only to come tumbling down the other side. Or due to his "fame" as he become a "carrotalcoholic" and now is unable to work because of his addiction? And does that mean that you and your family now seek counseling to help deal with his addiction? Great video and I am looking forward to your next one. Hi to Andrew, a big hug for Hubby. Stay very, very warm my masterful little polar bear.... Blessings......XXOOX
Love the new video series Stephanie! It helps us newbies a lot. I tried the nymo and didn't like it at all (it splits into a mess) so far I have used wildfire, it works for me! (can you really use the fishing fireline?)I wouldn't think it usable for beading! Do we have to condition it a special way? Thank you again very informative! :) You rock girl!
Thanks Sharon! I'm glad the video was helpful💖 Absolutely yes you can use the fishing fireline😄 That is all I use! The smoke in 6 and 8 lb is the same as the beading fireline and less expensive💖
How do you make the braided ends on your necklaces? I love that type of design and can't seem to find a good tutorial. Also how do you add the dangle beads on the one necklace you showed? I'm loving the concept!!😍
Lizzie Tanner Hi Lizzie! I can't believe RUclips just notified me of your comment!!!This necklace is from a beading book I've had for years and is done on a small bead loom. The drops are added as you loom this one. I braided the loom ends. I'll try to find the name of the book for you😊
Stephenie, I'm sorry, sent you separate comments on thread, then again on your great video. Now this one. But have a question. What kind of camera do you use? I had once mentioned, I had thought about giving RUclips a shot, but I have the RA. I'm going to practice and see how it goes. But any camera suggestions would be great? Now, YOU did get hammered with a lot of snow! And you're cold too! We usually get a lot of snow, we are under our average this yr. and way warmer than normal. We did get the -25, -30 windchills 2wks ago. We're warming also, Tuesday 30s, Heatwave!!! Alright, you have 100s of more lovely comments to read! Don't want to keep you from them. Thanks again!
Hi Summer❄️ No worries about where you post comments😀😃! Anywhere is fine with me💕💕💕 My camera is a Sony camcorder. I purchased the cheapest one I could find as I also wasn't sure if this RUclips channel would work out😁🤓😀 Its cold here and snowy but nothing like last winter which was brutal☃☃☃
Hi. Thank you for your video. What is the best string to use for beaded ID lanyards? I’m having them either split or break then the beads fly everywhere.
It depends on the beads and pattern you are using. If Fireline is breaking try Wildfire. If the beads are just strung on try monofilament or flexible beading wits.
Dear Stephanie, what is the best way to cut Fireline thread? I use my thread snipper, but it doesn't cut very easily unless I hold the Fireline taut and give it a few tries. And, I've found that my snipper is getting dull from my repeated efforts. I don't want to get a thread burner to do it, if possible...thank you for your advice!
I had some real disappointment with 4lb Fireline. It tore in a couple of my projects. The bead holes were tiny for 2 passes, so it had to be only 1 pass. Still 4lbs is nowhere near the force that could be applied to the bracelet that tore.
You are most welcome Sharon😀 I was hoping the addition of these videos would be helpful to new beaders, Take a look at the other comments as there are so many wonderful experienced bead artists sharing their expertise! I'm thrilled that they have been so generous with their advice and experience! I have learned so much myself🌸🌻😀 I have just this channel right now🌷😍 💐 I think there was a bit in the video where that might have not been clear! So sorry😆😀😉💝
Roberta Hubert The crystal bracelets are on my RUclips channel. If you are referring to the loomed chokers with the braided ends, I don’t have videos for them but will consider making something similar in a future video 😃🌻
+carminha vi Hi Carminha - I'm not sure I understand your question but I will give it a go anyway :) Fireline is a brand fishing line that can also be used as beading thread. Beading stores and online bead websites carry a beading type of Fireline. The fishing store or sporting goods store sells fishing Fireline. I hope this helps. If not message me and we'll talk more about it ;)
Querida, voce entendeu direitinho, e eu entendi sua resposta, aqui no meu país brasil é chamada de linha de nylon. obrigada, amo seu trabalho. Gostaria que voce desse uma sugestão de preço de venda para cada trabalho que voce faz, assim eu poderia ter uma noção de quanto cobrar. +Bronzepony Beaded Jewelry
I'd like to share some of my experience, too. Some is from own experience, most is from the owner of the beadshop I am working at (she is an official Rocailles Beading Master, aknowledged by the japanese ministry of art and culture) and some from workshops from other beaders.
The difference between bees wax and thread heaven is, that thread heaven doesn't make the thread sticky.
Fireline is very tightly braided. You actually don't need to wax or condition it with anything. You can get fireline far cheaper at the fishing store, the quality is actually the same. It is one of the strongest threads there is. You can cut it with normal scissors.
Wildfire is also tightly braided, but: it has an extremely thin wire in the center. That's why wildfire is stiffer than fireline. Also no waxing or conditioning needed. You can not cut it with normal scissors.
Nymo, One-G, etc is not braided as tight. You need to wax or condition it (don't forget to let the conditioner dry before using). It is not as strong as fireline, it breaks easier, and you can pierce the thread with your needle, when you go several times through a bead. I really don't recommend it when you work with Swarovski Xillion crystals or anything else with sharp edges. You should cut it with normal scissors.
Monofilament thread is best from fishing stores, they are also very strong as they are used for fishing. They are not braided but made in one single piece and are amazing for more simple designs, where the thread could show but you don't have to go through the rocailles several times (I never use it when there are 15/0s in the design). No wax needed, you can cut it with normal scissors.
And some general things: Fireline, Wildfire and Monofilament are very strong, but when the thread gets creases, they get very weak at the creased point and break easily.
Knots also weaken the thread, you can make them, but better avoid them (Sabine Lippert never makes knots).
When the thread breaks, there can be several reasons. Mostly they break at the weakened points. Sometimes the thread breaks, because it gets cut by the Swarovski crystals. And sometimes it breaks, because you pull too hard or the tension is too strong.
You can avoid breaking your thread, if you make sure that you don't rub it on the pearls or crystal when you pull. You just have to make sure that you pull your thread in the same direction that the needle came out of the pearl (e.g: when pull your needle through a piece you are holding in your left hand, and the hole, where the needle comes out is facing right, you do not pull the thread towars you, or away from you or upwars, but you pull the thread to the right from you.), that prevents the thread from getting damaged or cut.
And NEVER use any kind of glue if you want your jewellery to last longer than a few years. Not for securing the knots and not for anything else. Glue makes the thread brittle over time and it breaks. That goes for every glue and for every thread. There is nothing wrong with using glue on the pearls, though.
+Olga Hein Thank you Olga - very helpful and informative!
Olga Hein : Thanks so much! Extremely helpful for us beginner weavers. I have strung beads, yet one needs knowledge about the supplies used for weaving as the materials are different.
I tried the nymo d and I hate it. I will use it if I'm doing not loom work. I love fireline for loom and non-loom work. I have kids and toddlers pull and yank. I find fireline in the heavier test (10-20 pound) would work best for any project that will get lots of wear and tear from constant use like key chains, belts, and lanyards.
Wildfire tends to be stuffer than Fireline. I use it when I need more stability and less drape. I color my crystal fire line with permanent markers to closer match my beads. I also pull my smoke Fireline through a dryer sheet to remove the powdery substance that stains my hands. it also helps keep the Fireline from tangling. It really works!!
Great tips Jeanne😀
Good info for beginners and experienced beaders alike on an important topic. You can't string beads without the string!
I hope you don't mind me adding a little more info. Other threads that provide flexibility are three from Japan; One-G by Toho that you mentioned, Miyuki and So-No. These are all nylon threads I believe and very, very thin. They are good for intricate designs that require a LOT of thread passes through small beads. I agree Fireline is the best but because Nymo comes in so many colors, it can be a good choice for pieces that show a lot of thread along the the edges like brick stitch, loom work and Peyote for example. Last, regarding claims I have heard that Beadsmith Fireline is different from the Fireline purchased at sporting goods stores or departments for half the price, I have chosen the better value of sporting goods suppliers, have done a gazillion projects and end up with the same durable, professional looking piece. Then I use the savings for MORE BEADS!!!
"20 lb. Fireline -- that's for catching tuna." LOL! :-)
Although I'm not a new beader I am new to some of your stitches...Having said that I just really appreciate what you offer us Stephanie Thank you so much 🌺🌺🌺
Flat nose pliers to flatten the thread, GENIUS, Thanks Stephanie from a newbie.
I use the 10lb Fireline on the Magic Carpet bracelet and any other heavy piece, particularly if they have crystals that will be moving a lot. Otherwise, I use 6 lb the most. I love the green fireline for and green pieces.
Hi Stephanie great information I use most of the threads you have talked about and yes I enjoy fireline..I also use power Pro 10lb test (it is similar to between 4lb and 6lb fireline in my opinion) ...which gives me a better drape than fireline when I need to have strength but a good drape to an item. But for drapes in jewellery you really can't beat the various threads like nymo etc.. Looking forward to your embroidery beading tutorials in the future ...blessings
Thank you again for all the help. I like the word puddly that you use. I am starting to get a good collection of beads now and every chance I get I go and sit at my beading table. Still, I am astounded at the beauty of your work and designs.
I found the thread you were talking about "Power Pro Braided Beading Thread .005 Inch White - 28 Yds 7.49" a bit high for only 28 yards of it! I ordered it anyway, the "power pro scissors" I haven't found, I'll try my Cabela's fishing scissors. I want to try this thread and will let you know how it worked. Thanks for your time!
Super helpful information, Stephanie. Very helpful for someone just starting bead-weaving. Thank you.
+Sue Whelan Thank you Sue😃
Absolutely love your old choker necklaces. What's the chances of making a video making them??
Thank you so much for your tutorials! Like you I’m a visual learner and your videos inspire me! I’m getting back into the beading world and you give me hope :) Please keep your videos coming. They are by far my favorite! I even joined the Bead (and Bag) Box membership.
Another awesome informative video!!! Thanks a bunch, Stephanie! Keep going please, love love love your beading designs, videos, and great teaching. I'm watching your videos to learn from you, also I need to buy the miyuki and delicas in order to make your jewelry designs (I do not have beads like that,) but I want to be sure that I'll get the right ones, so it would be very appreciated if you tell me were you buy the beads U mentioned. Thank you very much Stephanie!
Thank you so much for all the informative comments💕 I so appreciate all the information you are sharing🌹I'm going to break out the Wildfire again for another try😃 😀😍
thank yoooooou. so nice you say that.lt s very important to work whit a good thread. another tip that l find important is whit the wax. specialy the thread heaven. l use c lon and one g some times. for some designs. and than l surely wax it. than l have learned to let it dry for a while before l work whit it. the wax makes the thread a bit wet. l wax it and strech it out and than l let the thread dry after that for 30 minutes of so. much beter to work whit. much less problems whit messing.l like the name of the video by the way. first you have done the let s talk colors that l loooooved.full of inspiraties.and now you make lets talk thread. l like it. top.
That is awesome information Henk! I think letting your thread dry after waxing is a great idea! I'm glad you like this little addition to my regular tutorials. I was hoping it would help beginners but its helping everyone - me especially!!!
+Henk Wilgenhof thanks for the tip, I will try it! my english is not good , also!
I use Thread Heaven on all Fireline and it makes a huge difference in preventing tangles and getting through tight spaces. Fireline certainly does break, even 8 lb., all the time. Make sure you try not to undo, take apart part of a project and reuse that thread if it's separating! Certainly, many bicones in a project will most definitely snap a thread! Fireline does need Thread Heaven which is softer than cold weather wax, and it coats better. Use it often in your project and you, the thread, the durability of your project, will be better, happier and more successful.
Thank you for the information! I have used thread Heaven but thought it was discontinued?
@@BronzeponyBeadedJewelry Oh, my goodness, Beadsmith has discontinued it. It's so fabulous! I got a few on ebay just now. Just a few left. Doesn't have acids in it.
Adam Beadworks, the manufacturer, went out of business. We had a large plant with many seamstresses and all had that wax on top of their machines. It's like a rock even in our GA winters. Thread Heaven is so pliable it can be moved in it's tiny box with a finger. Now Thread Magic and Bead Buddy Thread are being used at Beadsmith Miss Betty said.
Hi Sweet Stephanie, I enjoy ALL of your videos! No matter what they may be. :) And this new series your bringing to the channel is such a wonderful thing & helpful to many! And you never know what u might learn, as we're all different & do things differently. So I quite enjoy these types of videos too.
Can't wait to see what's next, my sweet friend. Hope your having a lovely day & staying warm up there ;)
+rebeccajns Thank you rebecca! You are such a sweetheart :) I hope this little addition to my regular tutorials will be helpful to those who are new to beading as well as seasoned pros! I sure am learning a thing or two! What is so great is that each comment is a review of a thread someone has used or tips on how to use it! I love that as I don't use every thread out there so I get just as much help!!! I love this little beading community
So funny I started with bead embroidery first. Then I found you and I’m expanding. Thank you
+Denise Emond I love bead embroidery 🌻 It is so creative - like painting with beads!
Thank you for this video. I loved how you explained everything
Thank you for your tutorials Stephanie! Another Firreline beader here :-) I use the 4 pound for pretty much everything, earrings in majority but seems to hold my bracelets just fine too. When I needed a stronger test (10 pound) for a capricho bracelet I went to our local angling shop and bought 10 meters of the reel for a couple of quid. That saved me investing in the whole reel that would not get used any time soon. Wildfire is good for structure and in designs when there are not too many passes in any given bead, especially 11/0 &15/0.And for any beaders in the UK, I found a 300yd spool of 6lb test fireline for £19.99 online. I normally pay £17.99 for a 125yd spool. So there is my next investment.
Thanks!! Just the info i was looking for. was confused whether to use "stringy" thread or something strong. Now I know I can use strong on a long "drapey" necklace.
You’re very welcome 😉 🙏🌻
Thank you for this info on Threads I love your work you explain everything very simple and it makes it easy to understand
+Ramona Hansraj You’re most welcome 🙏
You sound so down to earth when you are explaining methods. May God continue to bless you with that remarkable talent. I agree with you about the fireline but its so expensive for us here in TRinidad....we pay $200 tt for a 125 yds roll and $125 tt for a 50 yds ...I always look around to find anyone who will sell it cheaper ....because I love to use it.....I found one place but they are out of stock regularly and takes long to restock....we dont have many places here that sell those ....we just have about 3 to 4 places that actually sells good jewelry beads etc
Love your videos. I have found fireline in Canada at Walmart, Michaels, Cabelas and Canadian tire. Wildfire is my second go to.
Thanks for the info Kelley😃 So helpful as I can only give info for the U.S. 🌸
Thanks for the tips. Honestly, figuring out what thread to use is the biggest frustration. Also, whether to use thread or beading wire? What are the guidelines to wire or thread? I guess for some people that might sound like a stupid question but when someone is first starting the number of choices are just overwhelming. I would be interested in your opinion about beading wire/thread verses Fireline.
You’re welcome 😉 Thread such as Fireline, Wildfire, One G, SoNo, are used for weaving with a needle. The project dictates the thread. So something very soft and flexible needs a flexible thread. I like Fireline in its various diameters for most weaving. Wire is metal in various diameters and isn’t generally used for weaving. Use it for stringing beads. Wire is also used for wrapping stones and wire wrapping projects. Hope this helps 😊
I'm a Fireline girl too. Thinking of trying power pro 10 also, I made bracelets for friends that wear them constantly, in water, etc...and they end up breaking. So this might be the thread that will do the job and hold those bracelets. ;-)
Me too! Power pro looks great especially for the active folks who wear their jewelry everywhere! I have lost a piece or two biking and exercising😀😍😫
Thank you for the information stephanie.
Fireline makes a 10lb red, a 10lb flame green, and a dark green. Spiderwire makes a Stealth-Braid moss green that is nice to work with as well.
Power Pro is stronger than Kevlar, Steel, Titanium or anything Nylon. It is THE strongest fiber in the world right now (2018). It is basically Dynema/UHMWPE and I use it for fishing and beading amongst many other uses too (I have a lot of hobbies). I have seen newer bullet proof vests made of it. It is that strong. It will wear your cutters unless made of carbide, but if only doing a few cuts anything will cut it (to try it out). It even wears carbide if doing a lot of cutting. It is a bomb proof thread and I really don't know why people don't try it other than it's cost and lack of people knowing about it. It is worth the price. Check Amazon for the best deal.
As far as determining sizes, go by inch, not numbers or feel. 0.010" is far more repeatable measurement wise than saying 'x' or 'y', #1 or 000, or 5/0. It is something that can't be reduced
For the money, availability and uses, Fireline beats all of the others. Wildfire can be stripped because it is coated. Power pro is hard to find, expensive and requires and extra tool and monofilament turns brittle and can break apart. It also has less flexibility making the t harder to knot off. The original beading threads like Nymo, C-Lon and others tangle stretch and just don’t have the strength of Fireline.
Thank you for the information! Always appreciate and I love learning about threads I haven’t used! Power Pro is one I haven’t tried 🌻
Stephanie great video! It was 8.5 yrs. ago when I first started making jewelry. Putting bicones on a head pin and some spacers, seeds etc... then beads on wire, etc...I was hooked and wanted to learn more. I remember 4yrs. ago when I first learned RAW and started beading with thread, I didn't know which one to use? As a new beader I would buy and try. I still consider myself a beginner/novice beader and I have just touched only the very tip of the iceberg. This "Basics series" for newbies is great, and will be very valuable. With all the informative comments I've been reading...well, learning is never-ending. Again you always bring it. Thank you so much! As always...Bead on! :-)
Oh by the way, how much snow did you get over there? Today we are cold in MN. I'm suburbs of St. Paul. We're 3°, windchill is -10 ° tomorrow and Sunday much of the same. Stay in and bead weather. You and yours be safe, and take care Stephanie.
Summer, I love your story🌻 I also have a "beginners mind" . I am always learning and love to learn from fellow bead artists😀 Its such a gift to read all the comments and suggestions from so many beaders!!! This was a huge bonus I didn't expect and I am just so impressed by all the wisdom out there and the kindness of those who share it. This little channel and Facebook page may be small in number but we have the most amazing community of wonderful, caring, and sharing women (and a few men 🤓) I'm so inspired...
Now about the weather😀😉☃🌨❄️ A foot and a half of snow last weekend and bone chilling temps throughout this weekend. Temps below zero and wind chills in the -20's🌬🌬❄️🌨☃ Jumps up to the 40' and 50's next week! Go figure! Global warming maybe El Niño???
I love the info on the different types of line to use. I have only used fireline... so maybe it is time to try something new forme.. I will let you know how it goes. I found in using my 6 lb fire line that have to go thru 2 times to get the streght.. 6 lb for bracelets for me just is not strong enough.. just a thought
I use monofilament for brooches
Hi Stephanie. Love your tutorial. Very informative. I too like using fireline. Wildfire strips to easily. Thanks again ! Keep them coming. God bless !
+Katherine Martinez Thanks katherine!
My hesitation to use FireLIne lies in what I see every time I dig out my fishing pole; the line has to be replaced each year as it has become brittle and degrades quite quickly. Mind you, I usually use monofilament....
Power pro is a fishing line made from spectra fiber (competitor to dyneema fibers in fireline) 10lbs compatible to 6lb fireline 15lb compatible to 8lb fireline. Cut it with fisker kids school scissors like fireline.But u can get braid fishing line scissors at Walmart. It comes in moss green at sporting goods stores. Beadsmith version is white. Powerpro is what people used before fireline. Also new thread out durathread ,myuki duraline. Both are basically polyethylene braided fishing line(what powerpro fireline spiderwire etc are made from)
Knock off for duraline on Amazon is hercules pe braid line its cheap for large spools. 6lb/8lb $7 -$21 for 100yd 300yd 500yd 1000yd. Check out odins musings vid on fishing line beading thread for more info....
Thank you 😊
Wildfire is my thread of choice. I've had a few projects break on me with Fireline. I use Fireline with my light projects.
+candiedyams That is a good point! I have had a few break on me as well with Fireline. Sometimes the white core thread in the Wildfire separates from the black coating on the surface. Have you had this problem?
+Bronzepony Beaded Jewelry yes I have and have had my fingers with black smears from the Wildfire so I try to use the white one mostly and black for my darker colors
Thanks for the reply! I think they make green as well. Might be a good choice instead of black :)
+Bronzepony Beaded Jewelry I'm going to have to try that and see how it works and very welcome
Very helpful! Thank you!
Great post on thread! I started on Nymo, went to Toho which is great - no waxing! But overall I'm a FireLine girl! I also like Spider Wire.
+Catawba Cats I haven't tried Toho thread yet! Time to do some thread shopping :)
Hi Stephanie, I received my "Power Pro Braided Beading Thread" it's not hard to cut with my old "cabela's" scissors, and also found it too flimsy, although, it will probably be good for bracelets, but not earrings if you want them to hold their shape!
Each type and brand of thread has it’s purpose 😆 lol I have so many I use for different pieces! I hope you find a good use for the Power Pro 🌻
No worries, I always do too, I just wanted it for the bling bling earrings, it was too soft, I had to undo the whole earring! lol
l am also a fire line lover. l have it on 10mm 12mm 15 mm and 17mm. cristal and smoke colors. l make almost evrything whit the 12 and 15mm smoke. lf l have to make a bezel whit delicas 11/0 and seedbeads15/0 and l must decorate the inside of the rivoli or the outside, than l have learned on a hard way that the best choice is 10mm. so the 10mm fireline l only use for bezels and to make fringes some times. nice video darling. nice evening to you
+Henk Wilgenhof Thank you henk! Very informative comment! This little series turned out to be a good thing as many beaders such as yourself are giving advice from their own experiences! You can't beat that :)
Love your videos, could you possibly do videos on the jewelry you showed us????
Thank you Ester💝 If I can find the beads or something like them for the necklaces I used in this video I will make a tutorial 🌹
+Bronzepony Beaded Jewelry thank you
You're welcome Ester :)
Hi, I love your channel, your work is ❤❤. I have a question, I find wildfire and fireline difficult to work with and make my peyote bracelet with miyuki thread. Now people like my work and would like to buy it but everyone is saying that for selling the option fireline (or wildfire) is better? What are your thoughts? I don't only do peyote stitch, I am a beginner in bead weaving but I wS just wondering what's best? Advice would be appriciated, rgds Bianca
Your hands look great, thanks for the info!
+Louise Stevens Thanks Lou! Using that brush and exfoliator every day! Feel younger already lol :)
Hi Stephanie. Love your videos. They are so clear and informative. I am new to beading and recently switched from wire to Fireline. I haven't learned to do weaving yet, but I like to make very chunky bracelets that are multi strand. I switched to Fireline because I wanted a drape that was similar to thread. But I was disappointed that after two tries using the Fireline Crystal 4 lb thread, one or more of the strands broke. I can't figure out why. The method I used was to tie all the ends together into a knot. Then I added hypo cement to the knot for added security. I then tied the knot to a head pin and threaded the head pin through a bead cone. I took a picture of it but I don't see a way to upload photos. The bracelet is twisty. The strands were knotted through each other multiple times to create that effect. I don't know if the breakage occurred because of the twisting or if any of my strands came loose from the knot. I find that knotting Fireline is a bit tricky. I don't know if maybe there was a metal burr left on my head pin. Or perhaps the line I chose isn't sturdy enough? I used mainly 6/0 seed beads with some 6 mm beads. The bracelet contains about 16 strands. Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Thanks.
+Shelby Michaels Hi Shelby🌻 In my opinion 4lb Fireline is not sturdy enough for the beads you use. Have you tried SoftFlex beading wire or Soft Touch? They are both threadlike in their drape - especially Soft Touch. You could try 10lb Fireline but I still prefer a thin beading wire for multi strand pieces. Hope this helps😉
Bronzepony Beaded Jewelry Thanks so much for your response. I hope you will indulge one followup question. I cannot believe how confusing it is to navigate the vast array of beading products! I purchased the soft touch .010 beading wire because I want to maintain the fluidity of thread. I use glass czech beads and crystal bicones a lot. Is the .010 adequate or do you think I should get a larger diameter? Also since the .010 can be knotted why does the company recommend finishing the piece with crimp tubes? Why not just tie it off like fireline? Thanks for your help!
oh if only I had of found your channel early this morning I would of saved my self six hours trying to work out what fishing line to buy....lol and it just so happens I had a 6Ib reel from years ago when we used to go fishing and it was brand new...LOL. thanks for making this video. Beautiful necklaces and bracelets where do you buy your beads from?
Awww I’m glad you found my channel 🙏😊🌻 And your Fireline 😉
My Kmart and Walmart have never sold Fire-line, I look for it at them every time I go to them. I always have to buy it on line. I use wild fire also. Wildfire is great for loom work.
Lorraine try your local sporting goods store for the fireline if Wal Mart doesn't have it. Wildfire is back on my beading table as a result of reading all these great comments💖
Scheels Sporting Goods is the cheapest I have found fireline 125 yards for $13.99 and can be purchased on their website. 😬 I do like Wildfire as well. I don’t think I’ve had anything break with it. It is heavier than Fireline. Love all you videos Stephanie!! I’ve learned so much from you and you’ve inspired me greatly! I’ve followed you from your start when I was just learning beadweaving. Thank you so much!! 😍💐😬
Thank you for your videos. They are always so informative. I'm a Fireline fan and use 6 and 8 for everything. I use 4 lb for earrings. I bought the 10 lb and found it didn't work as well as the 6 or 8. It frayed and became very loose like it lost the braiding. I did not care for how it performed. Keep posting a teaching you're great at it!
Thanks! Great viedo!
+Carol Lippincott You're welcome 😊
Love every video you make!! Your videos on making rings are my favorite 😍. I have a question!!! In comments here, someone stated you could color your Fireline with markers!!! Is this really true??? Love you
Hi Elizabeth 😍 Thank you for your lovely comment. I wouldn’t color beading thread with markers. I’m afraid it would come off. I haven’t tried it so just my opinion🌸
What do you use to cut your Fireline? I have some embroidery scissors I have been using, but I never can get a nice clean cut. Wispy ends don't work for threading needles. Thanks a bunch and happy beading, Jenn
I use any scissor I have to cut fireline. Fireline dulls most scissors so I replace them often. If I come across one that stays sharp I’ll let you know. I hold the thread taught when cutting and flatten the end with a flat nosed pliers before threading my needle 😀
i cant wait for your next video, I love listening to you! I really liked the brick stitch bracelet with the size 6 seed beads, Please do another with the size 6 seed beads. Out of curiosity, what sold the most at craft shows?
Thank you so much,
Sara.... and that is my dog Luna wrapped around my neck, she's a sweet 15 pound street poodle from Mexico
+S.A. M. Awww she's adorable! Love little cuties you can cuddle around your neck :) I will be using size 6/0 seeds again Sara :) When I sold at craft shows, necklaces and bracelets sold the fastest as many were bought as gifts and as long as they could be sized there wasn't a problem about whether the piece would fit. During the holidays anything crystal and in the warm summer months gemstone beaded item sold best (because they were cool to the skin) Many 6/0 seed bead casual bracelets like Peyote & Square Stitch Bracelet sold to both males and female customers.
Uni-sex jewelry always sold. Hope that helped!
I just found this video that you made quite sometime ago and it was fortuitous because I am trying to make a decision as to what kind of stringing material to use for a long necklace made almost wholly of seed beads. It has 6 Long strands which will have to be knotted together.
I know that Fireline would work well as far as the hang of the necklace and the ease of knotting. However, occasionally I’ve had a problem with Fireline braking in a simple bracelet with 8lb thread.
I even saw someone on the Internet making a multi strand knotted seed bead necklace using 19 strand .010 beating WIRE from Beadalon.
What do you think? Should I try the beading wire or should I just go ahead with Fireline?
Hi there. For what you are trying to do beading wire (soft flex,soft touch even beadalon) is your best bet with 49 strands. That will be the most durable, give you the most drape and is the strongest. You'll need to finish the ends with crimp beads or crimp tubes. I hope this helps you out. Sincerely, Melissa Doucette
Hi there, I love your channel and your creations. I have been using fireline for my bracelets. I was wondering if it is possible to use strong sewing thread conditioned with bees wax for bracelets? Thank you in advance for your kind advise.
Thank you so much 😊 I don’t know if sewing thread would be strong enough but it’s worth a try! Go for it and let us know 💕
Hi Stephanie, thank you for your teaching today. I'm a beginner, been beading for about 4 or 5 months and I've really learned a lot from your tutorials and made some of your pieces and enjoyed doing them. thank you again. Not to get off subject but I was wondering on the flat spiral bracelet could I use 4mm fire polished beads? Have wonderful day and God bless
Closest one to me is 20 miles away, same distance for a bead and hobby shop. I cannot get to either one.
Online is your best bet Lorainne😄💜
Do you recommend Soft flex ? Thank you for your time and great information
You’re most welcome 🙏 For projects where I need beading wire, SoftFlex is great.
i went crazy to fide fireline in my country and it does't exist here in Egypt , i tried to find a similar but i don't know how to describe it 😥
I love fireline too.
but I broke it . I didnt use bicones or bugle beads.
I dont know how I did it, and not one time.
was 0.15 mm or 0.006 . its the same I guess. here in Europe we mesure it with mm.
I took 0.17 from a fishing on line shop and I am about to test it.
l am not that long beading. when l starged l had the same problem. not anymore. my tip for you is...as you pull the thread try not to let it touch the edges of the beads. don t pull it to the sides pull it really forwards. hope you know what l mean. my inglish is not that good. happy beading
+karen walker thanks a lot for your help. I don't know this one. I will search to find it. and try it.
+karen walker thanks karen.
perfect video for my thank you
+Ana Valdes My pleasure Ana :)
G'Day My Wonderful Master, Might I ask where were you a couple of years ago when I started to bead? The thread part was the most annoying thing (to me as a new comer to beading) and still is as far as cost goes as a reel (from the fishing gear shop) is $29.50 for 145 mts .... that's a lot on my budget. The fishing thread I use is 10 lb but it seems to be thinner than the 6 lb beading thread and seems to give a slightly looser finish (even though I am tight when it comes to tension) and that is strange as in needlework I am an even tension and in knitting and crochet I a loose. Did I hear twice the magic word...."Bead Embroidery" and did I hear that down the track you are going to tackle a project..... my second "grand master piece is going to be bead Embroidery and as I am nearing the finishing line on the first one (which is all bead forms e.t.c) so I can do mine then you can use it as a demo on not what to do when you bead Embroider. I can't wait to see what you do! In your last comment of your last video you said that you didn't have the tools to stimulated your sense of awareness but you do and I hope that you got my meaning with answering your doubt. I haven't heard any thing about Bernie lately.... has he left home to find his fortune beyond your garden gate? Has he retired to the warm climate on the mantel piece above the glowing fire? Fame is like mountain climbing... going up, reaching the top then going back down... it's hard work to get to the top and then it's short lived on top only to come tumbling down the other side. Or due to his "fame" as he become a "carrotalcoholic" and now is unable to work because of his addiction? And does that mean that you and your family now seek counseling to help deal with his addiction? Great video and I am looking forward to your next one. Hi to Andrew, a big hug for Hubby. Stay very, very warm my masterful little polar bear.... Blessings......XXOOX
Love the new video series Stephanie! It helps us newbies a lot. I tried the nymo and didn't like it at all (it splits into a mess) so far I have used wildfire, it works for me! (can you really use the fishing fireline?)I wouldn't think it usable for beading! Do we have to condition it a special way?
Thank you again very informative! :) You rock girl!
Thanks Sharon! I'm glad the video was helpful💖 Absolutely yes you can use the fishing fireline😄 That is all I use! The smoke in 6 and 8 lb is the same as the beading fireline and less expensive💖
Also, no conditioning the thread! Try it and see what you think😄 You rock too my awesome beading sister 💐😊☃
Thank you! :) Happy Beading!!
How do you make the braided ends on your necklaces? I love that type of design and can't seem to find a good tutorial. Also how do you add the dangle beads on the one necklace you showed? I'm loving the concept!!😍
Lizzie Tanner Hi Lizzie! I can't believe RUclips just notified me of your comment!!!This necklace is from a beading book I've had for years and is done on a small bead loom. The drops are added as you loom this one. I braided the loom ends. I'll try to find the name of the book for you😊
I get good results on a loom with fireline, I don't trust anything else.
Stephenie, I'm sorry, sent you separate comments on thread, then again on your great video. Now this one. But have a question. What kind of camera do you use? I had once mentioned, I had thought about giving RUclips a shot, but I have the RA. I'm going to practice and see how it goes. But any camera suggestions would be great? Now, YOU did get hammered with a lot of snow! And you're cold too! We usually get a lot of snow, we are under our average this yr. and way warmer than normal. We did get the -25, -30 windchills 2wks ago. We're warming also, Tuesday 30s, Heatwave!!! Alright, you have 100s of more lovely comments to read! Don't want to keep you from them. Thanks again!
Hi Summer❄️ No worries about where you post comments😀😃! Anywhere is fine with me💕💕💕 My camera is a Sony camcorder. I purchased the cheapest one I could find as I also wasn't sure if this RUclips channel would work out😁🤓😀 Its cold here and snowy but nothing like last winter which was brutal☃☃☃
Hi. Thank you for your video. What is the best string to use for beaded ID lanyards? I’m having them either split or break then the beads fly everywhere.
It depends on the beads and pattern you are using. If Fireline is breaking try Wildfire. If the beads are just strung on try monofilament or flexible beading wits.
Dear Stephanie, what is the best way to cut Fireline thread? I use my thread snipper, but it doesn't cut very easily unless I hold the Fireline taut and give it a few tries. And, I've found that my snipper is getting dull from my repeated efforts. I don't want to get a thread burner to do it, if possible...thank you for your advice!
Hi Shakura😀 Fireline dulls scissors after a while. I use Fiskers scissors from the craft store and have to replace them periodically🌷
I had some real disappointment with 4lb Fireline. It tore in a couple of my projects. The bead holes were tiny for 2 passes, so it had to be only 1 pass. Still 4lbs is nowhere near the force that could be applied to the bracelet that tore.
I agree! The 4lb is very thin. I like the 8lb for most of my beading projects.
Thank you for the video. as a newbie it is nice to get this info. did I hear you right? do you have other channels?
You are most welcome Sharon😀 I was hoping the addition of these videos would be helpful to new beaders, Take a look at the other comments as there are so many wonderful experienced bead artists sharing their expertise! I'm thrilled that they have been so generous with their advice and experience! I have learned so much myself🌸🌻😀 I have just this channel right now🌷😍 💐 I think there was a bit in the video where that might have not been clear! So sorry😆😀😉💝
Is there a video on how to make those bracelets?? They are nicer than I see here on you tube..if not would you consider making one???Please..
Roberta Hubert The crystal bracelets are on my RUclips channel. If you are referring to the loomed chokers with the braided ends, I don’t have videos for them but will consider making something similar in a future video 😃🌻
Can you just use regular knots with the fireline?
+Susan Wolf Yes.
super guamas
not with a translation into fireline what is it? a line? Please enlighten me.
+carminha vi Hi Carminha - I'm not sure I understand your question but I will give it a go anyway :) Fireline is a brand fishing line that can also be used as beading thread. Beading stores and online bead websites carry a beading type of Fireline. The fishing store or sporting goods store sells fishing Fireline. I hope this helps. If not message me and we'll talk more about it ;)
Querida, voce entendeu direitinho, e eu entendi sua resposta, aqui no meu país brasil é chamada de linha de nylon. obrigada, amo seu trabalho.
Gostaria que voce desse uma sugestão de preço de venda para cada trabalho que voce faz, assim eu poderia ter uma noção de quanto cobrar. +Bronzepony Beaded Jewelry
estan muy guapas
I dant enderstend anglish!!!!!!!! I m so trist