Beadalon Stringing Wire

CHOOSING THE BEST WIRE DIAMETER FOR YOUR DESIGNS:

(The following guidance is provided by Beadalon).

*   Use the largest diameter wire possible that will comfortably pass through the smallest bead hole in your design.

*   Increase bead spacing. Spread contact with the wire over a greater area to reduce the effects of abrasion.

*   Choose a wire with the proper breaking strength consistent with the weight and type of beads being used.
     The diameter of the wire is not always a good indicator of the strength.

*   Choose the grade of wire that will allow your design to look, feel and drape the way you want.

WIRE FLEXIBILITY   

The more strands a wire has the more flexible it is.

7 strand:         Softer than Tiger Tail and more supple for a smoother drape. Beadalon 7 encases 7 strands
                         of fine-diameter stainless steel wire within a kink-resistant nylon coating. It is also stronger
                         and more flexible than Tiger Tail and is abrasion-resistant for longer-lasting results.
                         Beadalon 7 is easy to work with (no needle necessary), super-strong and renders jewellery
                         that lasts. Use Beadalon 7 for most general beading designs - attach it using French Crimp
                         beads. Beadalon 7 has become a favourite among professional designers and craftspeople.

19 strand:       Slightly more expensive than Beadalon 7 but much more flexible, this wire contains 19 strands
                         of strong stainless steel. Nylon-coated for increased kink and abrasion resistant, Beadalon 19
                         is easy to work with (no needle necessary), super-strong, and renders secure jewellery
                         that lasts. Extra-supple Beadalon 19 is the perfect string material for putting together
                         superior-quality anklets, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and watchbands.

49 strands:     Beadalon 49 is the softest and most flexible of all Beadalon varieties and designs fashioned
                         from Beadalon 49 drape very naturally without kinking. The forty-nine miniature
                         stainless steel wires incorporated into Beadalon 49 make it the finest choice for creating
                         jewellery designs that look professional and remain secure. The smooth nylon coating
                         provides good abrasion resistance, prevents kinking, prolongs strand life and
                         provides colour to strands. Beadalon 49 is easy to use without the aid of beading
                         needle, but is so soft and flexible that it can be knotted. Finish strands with conventional
                         knotting, or use French Crimps to compete beautiful jewellery creations.

WIRE DIAMETER - Recommended Uses and Applications

.012"/.013"   Crystal beads, seed beads, freshwater pearls. Popular with beads with small holes.

.015"/.018"   Medium to heavy gemstones, crystal, seed beads, glass and metal beads. Most versatile
                         sizes for making necklaces, bracelets and anklets. The .015" is the best selling of all
                         the diameters.
 
.020"               Large or heavy gemstone beads with unevenly drilled bead holes. For stringing
                         medium-weight designs.

.024"/.026"   Large or heavy beads with large drill holes such as African trade beads, glass or
                        gemstones.

Colours and finishes

Bright:                          A dark silver colour (same as Tigertail). This is the most economical colour

Various colours:          Black, Blue, Bronze, Green, Pink,  Purple and Red. Stocked in 7 strand only.

Satin Gold:                     This gives you the richness, shimmer and the glow of gold without the cost
                                        of precious metal. Expose this wire's colour and use it as part of your design.

Satin Silver:                  Add the look of silver to your designs without the cost of precious metal.
                                         For maximum shine and beauty consider using the Silver Plated Wire

Gold Plated:                  24k Gold Plated for maximum brilliance. The result is glimmering gold
                                       designs.

Silver Plated:               Maximum shine. Expose the silver and use it as part of your design.