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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C. Foley
> 24 hourI use this for sewing beads onto fabric for large embroideries. Its the only brand thread I will use. Highly recommended for embroideries!!! You will love it, too.
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Connie Shivers
> 24 hourQuality product, quick shipping.
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Kupuna
> 24 hourGreat for seed beading, easy to thread needles
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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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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.
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Sflamingogirl
> 24 hourlove,love, love fireline
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Sherrie A. Taraskevich
> 24 hourNever disappointed in Fireline, always quality.
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Jeri wiskus
> 24 hourI use this for my beading thread. Is why does it cost so much?
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Love4D2
> 24 hourLove using this for most of my beading projects
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Theresa Shelley
> 24 hourIt doesn’t stretch out like some beading thread does and the knots hold great without any sign of coming apart
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. |
