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Nylon-coated stainless steel wire that combines the softness of thread with the strength of steel. The number of miniature strands inside the nylon coating determines the flexibility of the wire. Use with French Crimps.
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.