The Beadsmith Fireline by Berkley - Micro-Fused Braided Thread - 8lb.

The Beadsmith Fireline by Berkley - Micro-Fused Braided Thread - 8lb. Description

When you want to create necklaces or bracelets quickly and efficiently Fireline is up to the task This is a microfused braided bead thread consisting of Dyneema a gel-spun polyethylene which is known as the strongest fiber per diameter ever created It has an unbelievably high tensile strength and has been recommended in numerous how-to articles on beadworking Originally used in the fishing industry as a strong fishing line the thread was adopted by the jewelry making community and has been super popular ever sinceFireline comes in 5 sizes: 2lb test strength with a 003A07mm diameter 4lb test with a 005A12mm diameter 6lb test with a 006A15mm diameter 8lb test with a 007A17mm diameter 10lb test with a 008A20mm diameters and 14lb test with a 009A22mm diameter The spools come in a variety of lengths and in 3 colors: clear black and smoke grey For stringing and weaving we suggest English beading needles Use a #12 for 2-6lb test and a #10 for larger diameters To finish off your Fireline jewelry your best option is a thread burner The Beadsmith Thread Zappers are a perfect solution You can control exactly where the heat is applied Tie a knot to finish your project and burn the end A small ball will form on the melted end preventing the knot from untying