Beading Threads

Applications, Types, and Sizes

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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   17
Very thick 8 16
Thick   15
Medium   13
Medium Thin 15 12
Thin 20 10
Very Thin 50  


AMERICAN SILK
Thickness  
Very very Thick FF & FFF
Very Thick F
Thick E
Medium Thick D
Medium Thin C
Thin B
  A
  O
Very Thin OO

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