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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Jayhawk Fan
05-06-2025Very sturdy for beading.
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sue greenlee
> 3 dayThis sting is perfect for my loom bracelets.
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elzora
Greater than one weekI love the Beadsmith line, and when I have a project that calls for small seed beads, this is my go to brand. Its very thin, easy to thread into a needle (even with a tiny hole) and it is STRONG. Michaels uses this thread in the bead classes they offer. Unfortunately, I was sent the wrong color, I wanted white and not gray, so I had to return this spool of Beadsmith thread. That was the only reason it was returned. The thread itself is a good product that will last and last and not break. I sell my handmade jewelry, and the last thing I want is for a customer to return an item to me because the thread broke on them. I dont have to worry with this brand! The price is a bit high, but I feel it is worth it to have the confidence it will hold up over time.
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Kim Orecchio
> 3 dayThank you. Will buy again. Fireline tends to be a bit expensive.
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M. D.
> 3 dayI use this thread for glass beads. The glass beads do not cut through or fray the thread. Very sturdy.
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j
Greater than one weekNeeded for seed bead jewelry making
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Dragonfly
> 3 dayI just started using this type of thread to make my leather wrap bracelets that I sell for retail. I can already tell that its going to last longer than the silk size D thread Ive been using. Recently, I noticed that my bracelets were getting frayed way too early on, and needed to remake them, (definitely does not look good for me sales wise). I did some investigating and learned about this thread. I have yet to find out just how long the durability lasts, but I can tell its more durable than what Ive been using, even with me conditioning the thread many times over.
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Jbug702
> 3 day8lb. Fireline in the best if you want your project to hold up.
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mrsmonkeytoes
Greater than one weekhaving a lot of trouble with this unraveling if im trying to use a long strand. end up having to waste almost half of it. doesnt happen with the black.
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Malinois Girl
> 3 dayThis is the first time Ive used this thread for loom beading. The thread performs well with few tangles and good strength. I love the look of the finished product too. However, the one things I dont like is that the black color comes off on your hands as it runs through your fingers while warping a beading loom. I end up with all these black lines on my hands where Ive held the tension on the thread. Its noteworthy that it doesnt come off easily even with dawn dish soap. Id 100% leave a 5 star rating if they could fix that problem for me.
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. |
