Black Opelon: Best Stretch Cord for Bead Bracelets, 0.7mm x 5 meters, Beading Cord, Stretch Jewelry Fiber, Elastic Cord, BeadSmith, Supplies
What's the secret to quick bracelets and anklet making? This is it! We have tried so many different elastic cording and this is the one we love the most! It is thin and strong, flat and fibrous. You only need two things to get your Jewelry made lightning-fast! It is also latex-free.
1. First, you need the right kind of needle, called The Big Eye Needle (see link below)
2. Second, you need THIS bead STRETCH CORD! This cord has several advantages over that clear stretch cord;
(1) it doesn't get longer and loses elasticity with wear
(2) it is more stretchy (hey, it's pure Lycra Spandex!), so it's ideal for making anklets that are small enough for an ankle, but can easily be stretched big enough to glide over a foot;
(3) it can be put through the right kind of needle! and
(4) it can be knotted, and the knots will be small enough to hide inside a 4mm bead.
❁ DETAILS:
Material: fibrous elastic fiber
Quantity: one spool with 5 meters (just over 16.4 feet unstretched)
Bead Shape: flat
Size: 0.7mm unstretched - it will stretch thinner
❁ BIG EYE NEEDLE: https://www.naturebeads.com/products/big-eye-beading-needles-six-assorted-size-needles-stainless-steel
❁ HOW TO USE:
This cord is not suitable for very heavy beads, nor should it be used with beads with sharp or abrasive surfaces, such as some ceramic or metal beads. We have used it without any problems with metal spacers and glass beads up to 8mm. Do not use this thread with beads whose holes are so small that the needle must be forced, such as small pearls. Knot this cord to finish your bracelets. Do not use crimp beads, as they will fray the cord.
