Lesson 6: Bead Stringing Wire


Bead Stringing Wire is made by many different manufacturers and comes in many different sizes and strengths.

Bead stringing medium is the basic material used to create necklaces and bracelets. There are several different types and brands of bead stringing materials. I'll cover the most common ones here.1. Nylon Thread - Nylon Thread is an inexpensive option to begin bead stringing. You can find it at any craft store, or even in the craft section of department stores. It's inexpensive and comes in lots of colors. Beads with sharp edges will eventually cut through the thread and your piece will break. 2. Invisible Fishing Line - Fishing line is another option for bead stringing. Like nylon thread, it is inexpensive. But it can be cut by sharper beads, and it can also stretch out of shape.3. Tiger Tail - Tiger Tail is a type of twisted brass or stainless steel wire. It is much stronger than thread or fishing line and will last much longer. The main problem with tiger tail is that it kinks quite easily, and once it kinks it is almost impossible to straighten out again.4. Bead Stringing Wire - Bead stringing wire is actually a small cable. It is made up of multiple tiny strands of stainless steel that are twisted together and then coated. There are two properties of bead stringing wire to consider: the number of strands and the thickness of the wire.