The Beadsmith Fireline by Berkley – Micro-Fused Braided Thread – 6lb. Test.006”/.15mm Diameter, 125 Yard Spool, Crystal Color – Super Strong Stringing Material for Jewelry Making and Bead Weaving
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CowgirlBuilt
> 24 hourjust what you expect. Great quality.
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Carol
> 24 hourusing this many years - it is super strong and flexible - never had an issue of breakage.
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Grannycat
> 24 hourI have used the product for years, but bought it on bead-related sites or in retail stores. This was a great alternative source with a competitive price. Fireline is my beading thread of choice due to its strength, durability, and its usability (doesns split or knot or fray.
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Dr. Jerald Jakubowski Jr.
> 24 hourIt was what I needed, but it took several weeks to get here,and i needed it
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Maria Conde Beeler
> 24 hourExcelente
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Alexane Kiehn
> 24 hourWas confused at first because the item I received was labeled fishing line and not beading thread, but Im rather positive they are the same thing. The thickness and weight also support this. I also really cant complain because it was much cheaper than if I had gotten it from a bead or craft store. As the photos show, I use it for my small business and beading projects, and the thread itself is very useful and a great quality. Its only broken on me a couple times when I didnt notice some glass beads I was using were broken and had some very sharp edges on them. Otherwise, this stuff is very dependable.
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Glena
> 24 hourI’ve been using Fireline for years for my jewelry making. I could’ve sworn I ordered the black instead of crystal. I already have plent of crystal.
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beverly ackerman
> 24 hourI use this to make all my jewelry
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J. W.
> 24 hourI am new to beading and have tried a few different types of thread - Fireline is my favorite. It produces an item with a little less drape than Nymo or spun threads, so it may not be ideal for all types of beadwork. I have been using this for loom beading (warp and weft) and it gives my bracelets a nice amount of structure. It is also much more durable than other types (no noticeable wear if I have to unpick a row or two and redo) - and tangles/knots less.
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Alice Jones
> 24 hourI do a lot of brick stitch beading and this thread is awesome. Don’t have to worry about it not blending in with the beads.
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 since. Fireline comes in 5 sizes: 2lb. test strength with a .003”/.07mm diameter, 4lb. test with a .005”/.12mm diameter, 6lb. test with a .006”/.15mm diameter, 8lb. test with a .007”/.17mm diameter, 10lb. test with a .008”/.20mm diameters and 14lb. test with a .009”/.22mm 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.
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FIRELINE: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. |
EASY FINISH:Because this is a super strong material, we recommend using sharp, precise scissors for cutting the string. However, the thread can also be burned instead of snipping. A thread burner is easier to use and more precise. This method seals the ends, which prevents frayed edges or split ends. |
VERSATILE:Originally used by fisherman as a high-quality fishing line, this thread took off in the jewelry making world. It can be threaded on a needle and used for stringing or bead weaving. The thread does not stretch, or tangle and the strength of the cord is essential when working with heavier beads and findings. |
