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Fishing Line For Stringing
Has anyone used any of the newer brands of fishing line for stringing
thread? Most books I've read on beading say fishing line 'doesn't hang as well' as nylon beading thread, but some of the newer types are more string-like and seem to hang well rather than being hard, unflexible cord. It's also /much/ cheaper than buying beading cord. The only problem I see is most of the premium types that have the most thread-like feel are not clear and have odd colors that would look strange if you didn't have the beads strung tightly enough that you can't see the cord at all. --- http://www.FenrirOnline.com Computer services, custom metal etching, arts, crafts, and much more. |
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I use Fireline almost exclusively now for stringing. The grey one
(looks black on the spool) isn't very noticeable at all once strung. It knots better than many of the beading strings/wires I tried. If you try it, be sure to purchase from a sporting goods/fishing store. Bead stores carry it now, but it costs more. Cheers, Carla Fenrir Enterprises wrote: Has anyone used any of the newer brands of fishing line for stringing thread? Most books I've read on beading say fishing line 'doesn't hang as well' as nylon beading thread, but some of the newer types are more string-like and seem to hang well rather than being hard, unflexible cord. It's also /much/ cheaper than buying beading cord. The only problem I see is most of the premium types that have the most thread-like feel are not clear and have odd colors that would look strange if you didn't have the beads strung tightly enough that you can't see the cord at all. --- http://www.FenrirOnline.com Computer services, custom metal etching, arts, crafts, and much more. |
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I use Fireline in the 6# test version and love it for seed bead work.
For basic strung items, I still use SoftTouch beading wire. Barbara |
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Barbara, or may I call you Barb? Does the 6# test come in monofilament
as well as braided and if so which is the right stuff for seed bead work? Diana, you may call me Di ;-) Barbara Forbes-Lyons wrote: I use Fireline in the 6# test version and love it for seed bead work. For basic strung items, I still use SoftTouch beading wire. Barbara |
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Diana Curtis wrote:
Barbara, or may I call you Barb? Does the 6# test come in monofilament as well as braided and if so which is the right stuff for seed bead work? Diana, you may call me Di ;-) You're just so silly... {{{hugs}}} Polly just don't call me cracker!!! -- don't spook my groove... icq 13968113 http://saxoncreek.com/ |
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It's a multistrand fiber, it doesn't appear to be braided. 6# works
wonderfully well for brick & peyote with delicas. I can pbt the beads several times before getting to much in the hole and the needle getting stuck. You can call me Barb or you can call me Barbara...just don't call me Barbie or late to dinner. ;-) |
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Jon says that his family has been in FL for so long that they really
aren't crackers, but matzas. B. |
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What about Ester?
Di Polly S. wrote: Diana Curtis wrote: Barbara, or may I call you Barb? Does the 6# test come in monofilament as well as braided and if so which is the right stuff for seed bead work? Diana, you may call me Di ;-) You're just so silly... {{{hugs}}} Polly just don't call me cracker!!! -- don't spook my groove... icq 13968113 http://saxoncreek.com/ |
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Diana Curtis wrote:
What about Ester? hehehe as long as I don't have to wear it!!! Oh! I finally started tumbling some beads!!! When I told vj, her reaction was wonderful... I still laugh when I think about it. She did not know you could tumble clay and responded accordingly... panicked and horrified that I would try such a thing!!! It was sweet and priceless! I also learned that timers do no good when you turn them off and then ignore or don't reset them!!! No harm done, as it was just to remind me to check them. Two hours later, when I remembered, they were good. I'm doing a finer tumble tonight. This is time consuming but still easier than hand sanding, and not as messy as I expected!!! -- Polly -- don't spook my groove... icq 13968113 http://saxoncreek.com/ |
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Hand sanding.... arent your hands smooth enough as it is? I have a palm
sander. I can barely hold onto things my hands are so glossy! Ok.. kidding aside. I dislike sanding anything small by hand. Its part of why I dont make things that need to be sanded. Molds are good, sanding bad. Let me know how your tumbled batch turns out. Diana Polly S. wrote: Diana Curtis wrote: What about Ester? hehehe as long as I don't have to wear it!!! Oh! I finally started tumbling some beads!!! When I told vj, her reaction was wonderful... I still laugh when I think about it. She did not know you could tumble clay and responded accordingly... panicked and horrified that I would try such a thing!!! It was sweet and priceless! I also learned that timers do no good when you turn them off and then ignore or don't reset them!!! No harm done, as it was just to remind me to check them. Two hours later, when I remembered, they were good. I'm doing a finer tumble tonight. This is time consuming but still easier than hand sanding, and not as messy as I expected!!! |
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