How to Decide Which Beading Thread to Use

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Ever wonder what type of beading thread I should use? Does it depend upon what beading project I am making? This video from The Potomac Bead Company discusses some of the various types of beading threads out there, in particular, Fireline, Wildfire, and Nymo. We show you what types of thread are best for different projects, and why some other thread such as sewing thread or fishing line may work for some projects, but may not hold up well over time for others. Enjoy!
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  • @chris_822
    @chris_8222 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate these videos. A few times I've had questions like differences in thread, and there are videos on it. Thank you. You guys are quickly becoming my favorite bead store.

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @mistyrose1203
    @mistyrose120310 жыл бұрын

    The one difference between the Fireline and the Wildfire is that the Wildfire is thicker even though it is listed the same size. The. 006 Fireline is about half the size and will go through the seed beads many more times.

  • @user-rl8qk6rj5y

    @user-rl8qk6rj5y

    7 жыл бұрын

    Leona Crossland כמה עולה הסט שהצגצת? האם ניתן לשלוח את זה לישראל? תודה

  • @epriedane

    @epriedane

    5 жыл бұрын

    אסתר ביטון thank you! very helpful. ..lol

  • @TT-kp3cz

    @TT-kp3cz

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thx cause I have a hard time threading with it, and I also see it's being sold to Walmart w/o the coating

  • @KRfilms357

    @KRfilms357

    Жыл бұрын

    Great tip. Thanks

  • @Empressenergy77

    @Empressenergy77

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you very helpful

  • @oldasa
    @oldasa6 жыл бұрын

    Just as you've said I've heard that the nymo thread is inferior when bought on bobbins and spools. But is superior when bought sold on the industrial cone sizes. Also; What's wrong with threading using bonded nylon upholstery thread. I get 450 yards for 3 bucks from Hobby Lobby( Sewology brand). Lots of color choices too. Nothing more stressed than upholstered auto seats. Bonded means that the thread is pre coating requiring no waxing or conditioning. There is a more expensive upholstery thread made of spun polyethylene. I think Wildfire and Fireline are both spun polyethylene too.

  • @BeccaScott1tinybead
    @BeccaScott1tinybead8 жыл бұрын

    You are SOOOOO right about Nymo!!!

  • @antiquemacabre
    @antiquemacabre2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this. It's really helpful for beading noobs like myself.

  • @Leradelie
    @Leradelie7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. That was very helpful.

  • @lorrainebrooks6934
    @lorrainebrooks69348 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the link to it. I will get some in a couple weeks when I have more money to spare. Cause sometimes black and white just don't look right.

  • @SSSrManagerDoloresT
    @SSSrManagerDoloresT10 жыл бұрын

    Could you describe what tigertail and C-Lon threads are used for, please? This was helpful, thanks!

  • @imageblogger2142
    @imageblogger21427 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. This is a fun craft. Tell me please which strength 10 or 12 do use for seeded bracelets and do you use a No12 needle? Hugs, Mal

  • @paddysuman
    @paddysuman5 жыл бұрын

    Can you please tell me what gauge should be used for small crystals when making necklace? Thanks

  • @tracisusong6991
    @tracisusong69915 жыл бұрын

    Which is best for bead necklaces? How does this differ from the 49 wire fron beadalon? Does this knot then put a crimp over it?

  • @pamandrews3220
    @pamandrews32207 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the advice regarding regular fishing line. some videos I have seen tell you just to save money and buy from the sporting goods section at Walmart. It doesn't save if you have to repair. Thank you for this Video.

  • @brookemathers9083

    @brookemathers9083

    6 жыл бұрын

    I want to thank all the pros for making these great videos!, It's been many years away from the needle and it seems more involved then I remember it being lol. Great tips> Blessings.

  • @Tismesue

    @Tismesue

    4 жыл бұрын

    You can buy fireline from fishing stores, it's exactly the same stuff but usually cheaper. She doesn't explain that well because fireline is fishing line but she's talking about under monofilament stuff.

  • @sue7777
    @sue77776 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all the info, Allie--just a small aside, I watched one of your videos when I first started to bead, you were using the green Wildfire, said it worked the best and blended right into most colors of a beading project--you were correct, I have not used any other thread since then.

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    6 жыл бұрын

    That is good to know, Sue. Glad we were able to help you in learning more about beading. Stay tuned for more video tutorials.

  • @__Shoha

    @__Shoha

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@PotomacbeadcoHi, can u tell me , why my beaded mat becoming loose... Or zigzag... ?? Why not becoming sturdy..... Or straight...... Please help me dear..

  • @soucky1
    @soucky111 жыл бұрын

    Did You ever try the OneG Thread because i am an advance seed beads weaving beaders and it's the best Thread i have never worked whit. I just love the OneG thread more expensive but worthed so try you will love this thread and they have pretty nice colors.

  • @shaunasilver9545
    @shaunasilver95456 жыл бұрын

    I would like to use this methd using sterling silver wire, I've seen a video saying to use hard wire but it still dents the bracelet easy, what would your recommend? I normally use silver for everything, I don't want my pieces to be flemsy or look cheap

  • @mirizzlepantz
    @mirizzlepantz3 жыл бұрын

    hi! i just recently started beading mask lanyards and the string i use keeps undoing at the ends. i’ve tried clasps to keep them from falling apart but it still comes apart. do you think this string is string enough for my project or do you have any other recommendations?

  • @michaelwells7348
    @michaelwells7348 Жыл бұрын

    I like that thread !!

  • @jjaneth23
    @jjaneth232 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this breakdown !

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @jessietowner6845
    @jessietowner68454 жыл бұрын

    I have used the fireline when making some fringe earrings & I lost strands because it broke? I am wondering if I shouldn’t have used crimping beads? I have only beaded with beadalon 19 or 7 strand thread wires, but they aren’t great for the earrings because I can’t straighten them out. So, I used the fireline in the same manner and it didn’t work out & I can’t figure out what to do! Do I knot it? Use crimp beads? Is there something else I could use but I’m missing? I like having long strands of seed beads that are hanging from some sort of metal pendant or something if that helps you understand what I’m doing. This information is very hard to find! Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

  • @jodiz5901
    @jodiz59012 жыл бұрын

    Hi, you now also carry Dragon thread. How does that compare to the Wildfire and Fireline?

  • @olivia7sam
    @olivia7sam5 жыл бұрын

    Have you tried the grey Wildfire?

  • @lisawintler-cox1641
    @lisawintler-cox16418 жыл бұрын

    When you say fishing line, do you mean the plastic monofilament or the braided fishing line version of of Fireline? I thought that it's similar, but unconditioned. I have some Berkley fishing line I'm thinking of using.

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Lisa Wintler-Cox well Fireline is a fishing line, but a braided/fused one, which is what you would want to use. The monofilament will eventually dry out and crack, so you would not want to use that. Thanks!

  • @aquariuslady8277
    @aquariuslady82775 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow. I just used monofilament fishing line on a few beaded rings I made. I didn't know it dry rots. I'm gonna cut them loose and do them over with my 6 or my 8 lb fireline.

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it's the problem with fishing line, it's meant to be used wet, so over time, it deteriorates if left dry. Many fishing lines are also designed to deteriorate over time to protect marine life. According to Berkeley, Fireline is ok for beading. My personal preference is Wildfire, I just like the feel of it better.

  • @Korresha
    @Korresha3 жыл бұрын

    Would you recommend Wildfire for waistbeads?

  • @BlueLineofthesky
    @BlueLineofthesky7 жыл бұрын

    Hi. I really love your videos. Very easy to follow. But sometimes I need a bit of advice. I am making simple bracelets with small amethyst beads (4 mm beads) and I use tiger tail, silver crimps, silver spacers and silver lobster clasp. Unfortunately the bracelet is very stiff and is not round but more like a teardrop. What wire is the best to use in order to have a nice flow for a small beads bracelet? I like to use crimps and wire guardians because I like the professional look of it but this tiger tail I use is simply too stiff... Is Beadalon better for this type of bracelet? Thank you

  • @ninazangora7122

    @ninazangora7122

    6 жыл бұрын

    Blue Line I use tiger tail too, and make very delicate flexible type bracelets and my go to wire is tiger tail...But, like anything else there are different types. It sounds like your using a 19 strand or lower type. The higher the strand, the more flexible yet I haven’t had any problems with that lowering the overall strength. I use 49 strand tiger tail and it’s almost as flexible as thread, but strong like wire. It will say the strand number on the package. I suggest u look into that, and it should most likely solve your problems with it

  • @verasimms3895
    @verasimms3895 Жыл бұрын

    Hi I want to know what to use for stringing 8mm turquoise beads that I’m using to make a choker style necklace thank you

  • @FriskyTendervittles
    @FriskyTendervittles2 жыл бұрын

    What options are there for a necklace that only has a few beads in the front? I don’t want to use leather cord because that’s not the look I’m going for and I don’t Want to use chain. Just a basic necklace with a few beads in the front that I can crimp on. I can’t find any tutorials for this. All I can find is strung necklaces full of beads all the way to the clasp

  • @caseyyxxx
    @caseyyxxx4 жыл бұрын

    Would you suggest fire line, wild fire or any other thread for waist beads? I would be using it to track weight loss, so I wouldn't want it to strech. And i would be wearing it a lot and dont want it to snap.

  • @jessicafoster7274

    @jessicafoster7274

    4 жыл бұрын

    Casey Wheeler what did u end up using?

  • @karenallen5208
    @karenallen5208 Жыл бұрын

    Fireline is probably the most popular beading thread, but the issue I've run across with Fireline is that with time the beads will cut it. I've sold SEVERAL pieces that have come back to me broken as the pieces are worn and the beads eventually will cut it.

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    Жыл бұрын

    That is a problem that we run into as well with beading threads. We have not found the solution but will continue to try

  • @karenallen5208

    @karenallen5208

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Potomacbeadco That's good to know that the manufacturer recognizes the problem and are working on a solution. I've had providers tell me before that Fireline doesn't break, when I've discovered the hard way that it does. Thank you

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    Жыл бұрын

    @@karenallen5208 You are welcome

  • @joenewman3479
    @joenewman34795 ай бұрын

    Basically from experience. Fire line is better for those clear beads. If you press a strand into your skin it is totally see through, but the more threads in a bead the more white it looks. Wild fire is stronger. But for clear projects you can’t do better than fireline. I have and use both

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching and for you helpful tips! That is greatly appreciated! We have a library of Better Beader episodes that cover a range of bead weaving and jewelry-making topics that you may find helpful! Feel free to browse! www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/better-beader/

  • @_Diana_S
    @_Diana_S4 жыл бұрын

    What would you recommend for making Russian spiral rope? Thanks!

  • @marisalopez458
    @marisalopez4584 жыл бұрын

    I just came upon your video and have encountered an issue. I made a shoulder necklace with beaded (sewn) areas between cascading rows of beads. I had started the project with fireline and it snapped on me when I got to the beaded cascading pieces so I bought some wildfire and used that for the rest of the pieces with each cascading row trippled up, knotted and secured with glue. Wore my necklace and it lasted the whole night without snapping but it's REALLLLLY stretched out. I did use heavier beads. Any tips on how to deal with or prevent stretching on heavier pieces?

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Marisa, I recommend you use Beadalon Beading Wire for the areas where stringing is involved. It will require a few different techniques than what you use for thread, so study those first. Beading wire is stronger and much more durable. We only use beading thread for bead weaving projects and for fringes. Also, some beads, particularly hand made beads, can have sharp holes that can rub on the thread and eventually cut it. Have you considered joining our Facebook group for Beading and Jewellery Making? The members are very helpful and friendly and everyone is at different stages on their beading journey, so you can always find good techniques and information. 😃

  • @marisalopez458

    @marisalopez458

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Potomacbeadco I'll do that thank you!

  • @morganconner360
    @morganconner3604 жыл бұрын

    Am I the only one that loves using nymo thread I use it for everything I make. I've never had any issues with it and I've been beading for almost 4 years now.

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    4 жыл бұрын

    We each have our own preferences with these things. The right way is what works best for you.

  • @ShawnyMike
    @ShawnyMike10 жыл бұрын

    Hi Allie. I was reading about the Miyuki K.O. nylon thread and it says that it has a conditioner coating and a colorstay coating. It also says its stretch resistant. Would you consider that thread to be a durable in projects like bracelets and necklaces or only for non-tensioned projects? Thank you again for the video and your expertise. Shawn

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    10 жыл бұрын

    We actually have some KO thread here to test. Although we haven't had the time to do that yet, we've heard good things about it.

  • @ShawnyMike

    @ShawnyMike

    10 жыл бұрын

    Ok. So its fairly new then?

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    10 жыл бұрын

    It has actually been around for a number of years (though not as popular as the above mentioned products). Because we focus so much of our time and energy on beads rather than fibers, we have just been rather slow to test it. Will try to do a video here in the next few days using it as a test on a standard pattern.

  • @ShawnyMike

    @ShawnyMike

    10 жыл бұрын

    Ok great! Thank you!

  • @zumbagirly72
    @zumbagirly726 жыл бұрын

    Im new to beading - for the Wildfire which size .006 or .008 is best for earring projects

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    6 жыл бұрын

    We use .006 95% of the time. If you use that, you will be happy in almost any situation.

  • @AshlantaModelTube
    @AshlantaModelTube9 жыл бұрын

    Hi! What type of glue do you use on wildfire & fire line?

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    9 жыл бұрын

    Ashley Marie Super New Glue: www.potomacbeads.com/Super-New-Glue-p/2927.htm

  • @NicoleBachelet
    @NicoleBachelet10 жыл бұрын

    Hello, Good information, but the person who explains speaks very fast, I speak spanish and I try to understand, but I find it a bit complicated. Thank you

  • @tjrasp
    @tjrasp6 жыл бұрын

    Just found your videos, I'm new to beading using these products. Is there a chart for needle size to thread size recommendations?

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    6 жыл бұрын

    For most projects you can use size 10 needles and any size thread. If you are using really small seed beads like 15/0, or a project that uses a lot of passes, then use a thinner thread like .006 and smaller needles (size 12). Generally you can get away with just 2 needle sizes and 1-2 threads.

  • @lizgawin899

    @lizgawin899

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Potomacbeadco hi, i've been meaning to thread cultured pearls but no idea where to find silk but i can easily find nylon thread like wildfire brand at hobby lobby but no idea what brand to use. do you have any advice? thanks.

  • @marialanzone
    @marialanzone8 жыл бұрын

    bonjour, je vous remerçie beaucoup de m'avoir répondu.Je regarde souvent vos vidéos.Merçi,merçi...

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Maria Lanzone Vous êtes les bienvenus , merci pour regarder .

  • @ogunmolamiracle1601
    @ogunmolamiracle16015 ай бұрын

    How can I get the beading thread, we don't have here in Nigeria

  • @dianacardoza3939
    @dianacardoza39394 жыл бұрын

    What do you recommend for clear beads? I’d like a thread that you can’t see through the beads?

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wildfire 0.006" in Frost.

  • @veronicaoliveira7327
    @veronicaoliveira73276 жыл бұрын

    I'd like to make a braclet made out of ram beads on a beading loom. Which thread should I use?

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    6 жыл бұрын

    We would generally start with Wildfire for nearly anything.

  • @mweatherby2968
    @mweatherby29688 жыл бұрын

    Okay what I am wondering is if a needle can be used with the choice of Wildfire thread. And when purchasing Wildfire does it have on the label what "pound" it is? Projects call for 6, 8 & 10 lb.....what the world? This I don't understand but definitely want to use a needle and what size of needle. Thank you.

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    8 жыл бұрын

    +R Adams pound tests often reference Fireline, since it is really created as a fishing line, rather than a bead weaving thread... that is one of the reasons we prefer Wildfire. You will be fine using Wildfire .006 (the thinner of the two) on nearly every project, along with size 10,11, or 12 beading needles. There are a variety of different needle brands, but really any of them will work for you. Size 10 is the largest, and 12 is the smallest of those 3 options. Thanks

  • @bryanmcguire5056
    @bryanmcguire50568 жыл бұрын

    First of all thank you for all the great projects and videos you put up on your channel. But I am confused with the dry rott comment on fireline and the wildfire is cheaper one on your site? A quick google search wildfire doesnt seem that much cheaper than fireline, it seems to be for the 125yd spools and 50yd spools the same price or a bit higher than fireline. Now if you consider that you can buy fireline in 300yd and even 1500yd spools which drive the price down even further per yd when purchasing it. I wish fireline came in the sage green wildfire does. As a person who formerly fished with my father I have used many fishing lines and you are confusing monofillament with fireline which is Dynema fibers which is the same used in mountain climbing ropes! Monofillament will dry rott which is plastic, fireline, powerpro(spectrafibers)wildfire(Wildfire is a thermally coated Spectra fiber used as beadweaving thread and comes in two sizes .006 and .008 inches= straight off beadalon website) wont rot or they wouldnt use them in mountainclimbing ropes. And yes wildfire and powerpro use the same fibers for the thread just weaved and bonded in different ways! Hopefully this clears things up for many! I personally use all of the above for beading. Keep the good videos coming potomacbead company....

  • @reesagames

    @reesagames

    6 жыл бұрын

    Bryan McGuire --Thank you for adding this comment. There is definitely a difference in the Mono and the Braided fishing lines.

  • @jaxpax2566

    @jaxpax2566

    5 жыл бұрын

    I think this company sells Wildfire & may have limited knowledge on Fireline. I use Fireline & have purchase Nymo for the colors but have not used it yet.

  • @aquariuslady8277
    @aquariuslady82775 жыл бұрын

    I have a black beading thread that I used and some of the color was coming off on my fingers. Its either fireline or wildfire.

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    5 жыл бұрын

    One of the black Firelines was doing that. It won't affect your beads.

  • @corakiart
    @corakiart5 жыл бұрын

    I am confused. Is tiger tail a thread or wire? I have seen it called both. I usually use wild fire or fire line.

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hello Cora, I did some research and tiger tail is a kind of wire which is not currently available in PotomacBeads Company. Here is the link of the wires we offer. www.potomacbeads.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=wire&Submit=Search

  • @lauriemfs8720
    @lauriemfs87208 жыл бұрын

    how do you close it? crimp beads? knotts? thank you!

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Laurie Urban knots and thread burners. There are videos on our channel that teach how to add thread, add clasps, etc., and most videos show you where to know etc. in the project itself.

  • @monica17297
    @monica172978 жыл бұрын

    what about the one G is that any good to use?

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    8 жыл бұрын

    +monica vargas yes we will do an updated video with some of the newer threads soon.

  • @carmencabello8927
    @carmencabello89272 жыл бұрын

    Which beading structure g to use forseed beads

  • @minnie1971navy
    @minnie1971navy4 жыл бұрын

    Why is my Fireline stretching out so much? I'm using 6 pound test for the Shining Garden Bracelet and by the time I get to the end the bracelet is very long, I'm so discouraged as I bought the tutorial for the Shining Garden Bracelet and can't do anything with it. I've tried stretching the Fireline gently before use as suggested elsewhere and that didn't help either. HELP!

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Perhaps you bought the Fireline from a fishing shop? You need to make sure it's the exact same one as we use for beading because that's the only one that's being distributed via BeadSmith.

  • @violetwinter2635
    @violetwinter263511 ай бұрын

    Does wildfire come in a super thin weight like fire line 2 lb. ?

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    11 ай бұрын

    Hello there! We only carry .006 and .008 Wildfire thread.

  • @justine-mariesenchim7652
    @justine-mariesenchim76522 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Can you use the nylon used in making bead bags or necklaces?

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, absolutely.

  • @justine-mariesenchim7652

    @justine-mariesenchim7652

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Potomacbeadco thank you

  • @justine-mariesenchim7652

    @justine-mariesenchim7652

    2 жыл бұрын

    Please can you use cotton thread used for sewing fabrics like dresses?

  • @kimhurst6111
    @kimhurst61118 жыл бұрын

    how bout making brick stitch earrings with fringe what do you say to use thanks

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Kim Hurst these days we use Wildfire for almost everything.

  • @noodle089
    @noodle0898 жыл бұрын

    What would you use for peyote stitching? I tried using Wildfire today, and I COULD NOT get it to work. The bead kept getting stuck on the knot in the eye of the needle. I spent an hour and a half trying to make a bracelet, and it just wouldn't work.

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    8 жыл бұрын

    +noodle089 Hello, why do you have a knot on your needle? You should simply slide the thread onto the needle, then have a long-ish tail, so that the thread doesn't slide out. We never knot thread to the needle.

  • @noodle089

    @noodle089

    8 жыл бұрын

    Potomac Bead Company thank you! all the videos I watched for peyote never said you don't knot the thread. they all just said "thread the needle" so I took that as threading a needle as if you were sewing. hopefully that'll solve the issue I was having. :)

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    8 жыл бұрын

    +noodle089 sure no problem

  • @mweatherby2968
    @mweatherby29688 жыл бұрын

    I have one other question....if using a 15/0 bead can the Wildfire thread be used? I would like to be able to pass through the bead at least a total of 2 times. And, can a 10 needle be used to do this or do I have to use a 15 needle? Okay that wasn't just one question...more like two...thank you for your time again.

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    8 жыл бұрын

    +R Adams we would always use .006 for 15/0 seed beads. We can usually get .006 Wildfire through a Miyuki 15/0 3 times, with a size 10 needle... more with a size 12.

  • @mweatherby2968

    @mweatherby2968

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Potomac Bead Company Thank you so much for your steady help and commitment to helping us out here to be better beaders. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I know it is both a blessing and enrichment for me.

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    8 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @ao4618
    @ao46188 жыл бұрын

    i wonder if you can help me. I have a pendant and I'm looking for a thread that is see through almost crystal clear in nature so that when I wear it it just looks like a free floating pendant. I hope this makes sense. If it does, Can you please tell me what kind of thread I need to use? I've tried monofil but it coils way too much it doesn't sit well on my neck. it scrunches up.

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    8 жыл бұрын

    +anu ojo I would just start with Wildfire thread on pretty much everything. We never use monofilament for bead weaving.

  • @ao4618

    @ao4618

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for responding. 😊

  • @ao4618

    @ao4618

    8 жыл бұрын

    Potomac Bead Company thanks. I will give it a try.

  • @lisa8614
    @lisa86142 жыл бұрын

    Which is better for seedbeads and going through a few times 006 or 008

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    2 жыл бұрын

    .006 since it is smaller!

  • @natalielopez1623
    @natalielopez16235 жыл бұрын

    I have quite a bit of the 6 lb. Fireline. Can i use that instead of the .006 wildfire on potamic projects?

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes Natalie :)

  • @mariathesabacsarsa2507
    @mariathesabacsarsa2507 Жыл бұрын

    Sorry, I'm so new at beading. Is the thread stretchy or not?

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    Жыл бұрын

    This is a nylon thread

  • @user-sm8iv3gy5y
    @user-sm8iv3gy5y4 ай бұрын

    I don't do beading. I just want to hang pieces of crystal near a sunny window to see rainbow effects. What's the best thickness of nylon thread to use?

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    4 ай бұрын

    Hello there! How big are the pieces you are going to hang? If you are going to hang beads like 6, 8, or 10 mm the BeadTec DragonCord should do it. www.potomacbeads.com/wire-stringing/cord/beadtec-dragon-cord-beige.html

  • @gabrielledeustuahochmuth6574
    @gabrielledeustuahochmuth65743 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed your video, but I still didn't get the answer about WHICH NEEDLE to use with wildFire/Beadalon. I am making a leather beaded bracelet and my big issue is the size and type of needle. I have a hell of a hard time passing my size 10 needle thought the leather to start or stop the project. Please can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong? I really will appreciate it.

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Gabrielle, this video will help you with everything you need to know about beading needles:www.potomacbeads.com/better-beader-episode-007-everything-you-need-to-know-about-beading-needles

  • @gabrielledeustuahochmuth6574

    @gabrielledeustuahochmuth6574

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Potomacbeadco Thank you very much, I will have a look right now. Great help!!!

  • @gabrielledeustuahochmuth6574

    @gabrielledeustuahochmuth6574

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Potomacbeadco Great demonstration and information for the Beading Dummies like me... Love it!!!

  • @Maskedbloom
    @Maskedbloom5 жыл бұрын

    What do you recommend for transparent beads?

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    5 жыл бұрын

    If they're clear crystal or glass beads, you can use white thread, or monofilament of there are no sharp edges to cut it. Clear coloured glass, you can choose one of the coloured threads from KO or Hana or Toho's One-G.

  • @Maskedbloom

    @Maskedbloom

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Potomacbeadco Thank You

  • @qz2895
    @qz2895 Жыл бұрын

    can i use these threads for crystal bracelet jewelry ?

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, you can! If you would like a better look at the colors and sizes available for the DragonThread here it is: www.potomacbeads.com/dragon-thread-beading-thread

  • @lorrainebrooks6934
    @lorrainebrooks69348 жыл бұрын

    I can never find the green FireLine

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    8 жыл бұрын

    We usually have it in stock, though I think it is temporarily out. Wildfire too comes in green: www.potomacbeads.com/Beadalon-Wildfire-Green-006-p/10372.htm

  • @yahiracandelaria6007
    @yahiracandelaria60079 жыл бұрын

    Hi. I bought a beadalon 7 strand .015 in and I made a badge lanyard. I've made a couple before with different thread and it broke and beads everywhere. Should I worry this will break and redo it with a different thread? If so what would you recommend?

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    9 жыл бұрын

    You mean the items you made before you used Beadalon were the products that broke? All Beadalon wire is pretty good, though as you go up in the strand count (19 and 49) it gets better and more flexible. Many times when necklaces come apart, it is actually at the clasp where it was crimped. Ensuring the crimping is done properly and using products like wire protectors can help.

  • @yahiracandelaria6007

    @yahiracandelaria6007

    9 жыл бұрын

    I've just started beading, gave it up for a little because I was unsure of the wire brand, type, strength but just picked it back up. No, never used beadalon until recently as I didn't know what to use vs what not to use. I crimped the ends using crimping beads by cousin. Using 3-4 beads at the end before the clasp. Again I have no idea what I'm doing so I'm just trying things.

  • @dlaceous

    @dlaceous

    9 жыл бұрын

    Now your beading??? I was trying to get you to make Jewelry!!!

  • @yahiracandelaria6007

    @yahiracandelaria6007

    9 жыл бұрын

    Lol... I pick up things when I get bored... I haven't done anything since but my lanyards haven't broken yet. 😄😄

  • @dlaceous

    @dlaceous

    9 жыл бұрын

    Well that's cool. I have all my jewelry stuff but haven't made a thing, no motivation.

  • @cecyalonso5527
    @cecyalonso552710 жыл бұрын

    where can i buy that thread, in El Paso Texas..

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    10 жыл бұрын

    I would suggest looking in any local bead stores. If you cannot find any near you, we also have a variety of thread options available on www.thebeadco.com under "Stringing materials"

  • @xxroseblueberryqueenxx3030
    @xxroseblueberryqueenxx30306 ай бұрын

    What beads do you use for seed beads?

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    6 ай бұрын

    Hello there! We typically use Miyuki and Toho seed beads. We have a variety of Better Beader episodes that cover a range of beading and jewelry-making topics! Feel free to browse! www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/projects-tutorials/PPBW2107

  • @xxroseblueberryqueenxx3030

    @xxroseblueberryqueenxx3030

    6 ай бұрын

    @@Potomacbeadco yes i use those kind to

  • @RosasUtopia
    @RosasUtopia3 жыл бұрын

    I accidentally bought 10lb fire line can I still use it?

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, of course :)

  • @gayleblack1919
    @gayleblack19193 жыл бұрын

    Is the #6 larger or smaller than #8 pound line

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    3 жыл бұрын

    the .006 would be the smaller size!

  • @luciatovar1871
    @luciatovar18716 жыл бұрын

    Tejido ruso con mostacillas

  • @sandfay1977
    @sandfay19777 жыл бұрын

    I would like to buy Wildfire or Fireline beading thread but I don't know what size to buy for 11/0 seed beads. Can anyone tell me please.

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    7 жыл бұрын

    .006 Wildfire and 6lb, 8lb, or 10lb Fireline works for almost anything.

  • @sandfay1977

    @sandfay1977

    7 жыл бұрын

    Potomac Bead Company thank you so much. 11/0 seed beads are so small I need something that doesn't unravel or tangle up.

  • @snowferguson6124

    @snowferguson6124

    7 жыл бұрын

    sandfay1977 yes 4lbs or 6lbs

  • @AlletaLady
    @AlletaLady10 жыл бұрын

    Dry rot refers to wood , how can fishing line snap from dry rot?

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    10 жыл бұрын

    It is a common term used for monofilament that refers to the drying and cracking of the line

  • @divineknowledge9153
    @divineknowledge91533 ай бұрын

    Which one is unbreakable

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    3 ай бұрын

    Our favorite thread is the DragonThread. DragonThread is one of the first bead weaving threads designed for beading, beadweaving, and jewelry-making instead of for fishing. The braided and fused polyethylene microfibers provide incredible strength and durability while also being slightly thinner than either Wildfire or Fireline at the same four pound test. Here is the link if you would like to see colors and sizes www.potomacbeads.com/wire-stringing/beading-thread/dragonthread.html

  • @ashkhan2433
    @ashkhan24334 жыл бұрын

    how to order fire line beading thread

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    4 жыл бұрын

    www.potomacbeads.com/SearchResults.asp?search=Fireline&Submit=Search

  • @marialanzone
    @marialanzone8 жыл бұрын

    bonjour,pourriez-vous me traduire ce que vous dites.Je vous remerçie.

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Maria Lanzone Ce tutoriel vous raconte essentiellement les avantages et les disadanges de chaque type de fil cordon de tissage. Nous avons tendance à utiliser Wildfire Fil pour perler le plus , puis Miyuki ( KO ) fil, puis la ligne de feu . Désolé , mais nous ne disposons pas de temps pour traduire chacun de nos plus de 600 tutoriels en 50 langues différentes .

  • @martha2bun
    @martha2bun8 жыл бұрын

    what about elastic threads for bracelets?

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    8 жыл бұрын

    This video is specifically referencing bead weaving projects, in which you would use a thread, rather than stretchy string or wire.

  • @aziztl4857
    @aziztl485710 жыл бұрын

    its naimal or normal

  • @trouly
    @trouly9 жыл бұрын

    isnt something that is transparent?

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    9 жыл бұрын

    Fishing line or monofilaments are transparent, but they generally aren't something you want to use in beadweaving projects or applications because: 1) It isn't as flexible 2) It is more likely to dry out over time and become brittle

  • @trouly

    @trouly

    9 жыл бұрын

    thank you very much for the answer

  • @Potomacbeadco

    @Potomacbeadco

    9 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome Maria

  • @janicesheppard8577
    @janicesheppard85776 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Sir. I trying. America flag. I not work thread. I trying looking wild fire. Flags with beads. Thank you janice Sheppard

  • @meredithroddy9298
    @meredithroddy92988 жыл бұрын

    :-)

  • @imbilta
    @imbilta9 ай бұрын

    Your title and your content are two different things.

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