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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Nick
> 24 hourDoes not seem like real fireline, easy to knot up and easily broken
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Gregg
> 24 hourHaving caught a 33 lb. catfish with this line speaks for it self. Only Braid I have used for 10 years. 8 lb. works for a lot of fresh water fish. Polymer knot and its fishing time.
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Bob Baldwin
> 24 hourI 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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Marissa Martin del Campo
> 24 hourThis 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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T. Parsley
> 24 hourIts nice to be able to get this product delivered to my home as I dont feel safe going to stores.
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Everardo Bergstrom
> 24 hourJewelry. Seed bead ropes. And other sead bead work/ stitches
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Eva Almasi
> 24 hourIt is perfect to beading
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Nlam
> 24 hourStrong . No raveling when beading.
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BexBabe Boutique
> 24 hourPerfect for what I needed! :) Follow me on Instagram for more fun, handmade products @bexbabeboutique
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Carla B
> 24 hourWax it or not its the best thread for beading for any weight beads.
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. |
