The Beadsmith Fireline by Berkley – Micro-fused Braided Thread – 8lb. Test, .007”/.17mm Diameter, 125 Yard Spool, Smoke Grey – Super Strong Stringing Material for Jewelry Making and Bead Weaving
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Maria Eyerman
Greater than one weekLove this for beading but I wish it was a little less expensive.
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RUTH MILTS
> 3 dayI use this to make beaded jewelry. It lasts without stretching or breaking for years.
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mrsmonkeytoes
> 3 dayhaving a lot of trouble with this unraveling if im trying to use a long strand. end up having to waste almost half of it. doesnt happen with the black.
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Kindle CustomerMichele Huff
Greater than one weekI use this to make beaded jewelry. This was a very good price so I grabbed a couple spools.
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Everardo Bergstrom
> 3 dayJewelry. Seed bead ropes. And other sead bead work/ stitches
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Marissa Martin del Campo
> 3 dayThis is great for my beaded projects! Its strong without having to be thick, I can go through 11/0s and 15/0s several times. The ends dont fray which was a problem with nymo.
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Bob Baldwin
> 3 dayI make alot of beaded jewelry that calls for long lengths of thread - 4 feet. This brand produces less tangles when I am doing thread management. I use both the 6 and 8-Pound strength in both smoke grey and crystal. Love it.
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chris c.
> 3 dayI was looking to save some money on this product but the shops near me are sold out or too expensive. This was a good price for me
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Carla B
> 3 dayWax it or not its the best thread for beading for any weight beads.
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Alessia Heaney
> 3 dayThe thread is very strong yet allow lots of flexibility at the same time with sturdiness. I use this thread to make beaded jewelry.
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. |
