URGENT: best thread for 8/0 seed beads for ten strand 18" necklace? ?
No one replied and I need to go shopping for it today: what is the best thread for 8/0 seed beads for a ten strand 18" necklace, please? Please tell me the name, brand name, type and size or everything that applies here. I'm brand new at bead crafting. =)
Do I need fishing line like colorless nylon thread? (Don't know what it's called so just describing it) What size?
I need it for making strands of opalescent pale color Japanese glass seed beads.
I prefer NOT to use waxed thread due to allergies. And no wire for this one, needs to be soft not stiff.
I want to make an 18" 10 strand necklace like the one here: http://i20.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/b6/11/4380_1_sbl.JPG except it will have a big floating pendant.
If you know the price for the thread, please let me know. Thanks ladies! ♥
ALSO: do I make 10 separate strands and tie them at the end? If yes how do I tie them? If not how do I get the 10 strand look? Please HELP!!
I would use nymo size D, a bobbin shouldn't be very costly, perhaps about $1. As for your ends, to get the exact look as in your example, you will need cord covers and a clasp. You will string your strands individually and knot them all together then apply the cover and clasp.
Rather than a long detailed description of how to finish this,as there are a number of different covers available, I suggest firemountain.com, they should have a tutorial. If that doesn't help, feel free to email me and I'll reply with a written step by step guide to completion! If you're going to a bead store for supplies the staff there should be able to assist you in how to complete your piece...they don't usually bite and are happy to help!
Welcome to the world of beading! Beware, it is addictive!
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