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Beading Threads
Applications, Types, and Sizes
Applications of Stringing Material
| For .. |
Use .. |
| Pearls |
Silk thread |
| Beads with smooth holes (e.g. amber, coral) |
Silk, polyester, nylon threads |
| Beads with rough holes |
Polyester, nylon thread |
| Metal and Large beads, or that have large holes |
Accu-Flex®, Acculon, or tiger tail |
| Ropes or Wowen necklaces/bracelets |
Nylon |
Types and Sizes of Stringing Beading Threads
JAPANESE SILK &
JAPANESE POLYESTER |
| Thickness |
Intl. Number |
Japanese Number |
| Very very thick |
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17 |
| Very thick |
8 |
16 |
| Thick |
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15 |
| Medium |
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13 |
| Medium Thin |
15 |
12 |
| Thin |
20 |
10 |
| Very Thin |
50 |
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| AMERICAN SILK |
| Thickness |
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| Very very Thick |
FF & FFF |
| Very Thick |
F |
| Thick |
E |
| Medium Thick |
D |
| Medium Thin |
C |
| Thin |
B |
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A |
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O |
| Very Thin |
OO |
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