Known colloquailly as "tigertail", use Beadalon beading wire rather than thread if the beads have sharp-edged holes. This is a miniature braided stainless steel cable covered with nylon. The wire is excellent with heavier necklaces or designs which require a stiffer 'lie' than thread. Beading wire should be terminated with crimp beads, and no beading needle is required.

This .018" (0.46mm) diameter wire is standard 'bright' colour with clear coating and is suggested for medium weight strands. It has a breaking strength of 9kg (20lbs). Use with crimp bead size #1 or tube size #2.

Sold per spool, quantity discounts are available. Photo represents type only - this is a large 100' spool of .018" 7 strand wire.