Power Pro Braided Bead Thread

A couple of weeks ago, I asked for help concerning what type of thread to
use for crocheting a rope with swarovski crystal beads. A lot of beaders
recommended FireLine which I purchased at a local sporting goods store. In
the meantime, I attended a bead show and spoke with a dealer who had a lot
of different kinds of thread at her booth. She recommended Power Pro braided
bead thread (one of you may have recommended that, too). Anyway, I just
wanted to say how great this stuff is. It doesn't kink or knot and easily
goes through a #12 needle. I love it! As soon as I finish this necklace, I'm
going to try it for some other crocheting projects and ndebelle, etc. I just
wanted to make sure everyone knows about this thread since you were kind
enough to offer me help when I needed it.

Roxanne

Power Pro is ok for stringing but you can't use it for sewing on beads. It
does have a softer drape then FireLine, but nothing beats FireLine for most
things. What test poundage did you get? Power Pro is much harder to thread
then any thread I have tried. If you are going to use Power Pro don't buy
the stuff they sell at the bead store, it is so much more expensive then
buying it at a sporting goods store.
Roxan
"Roxanne Toser" wrote in message
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A couple of weeks ago, I asked for help concerning what type of thread to
use for crocheting a rope with swarovski crystal beads. A lot of beaders
recommended FireLine which I purchased at a local sporting goods store. In
the meantime, I attended a bead show and spoke with a dealer who had a lot
of different kinds of thread at her booth. She recommended Power Pro
braided
bead thread (one of you may have recommended that, too). Anyway, I just
wanted to say how great this stuff is. It doesn't kink or knot and easily
goes through a #12 needle. I love it! As soon as I finish this necklace,
I'm
going to try it for some other crocheting projects and ndebelle, etc. I
just
wanted to make sure everyone knows about this thread since you were kind
enough to offer me help when I needed it.

Roxanne

What test poundage did you get? Power Pro is much harder to thread
then any thread I have tried.

Me too.

If you are going to use Power Pro don't buy
the stuff they sell at the bead store, it is so much more expensive then
buying it at a sporting goods store.

Yup. An there are spots on the Links List where you can buy stuff like that --
Fireline too. Sporting goods sites.
~~
Sooz
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"Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John
Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance
~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links
http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html

I purchased Power Pro, 006 in., 10 lb test and the cost was $5.95 for 28
yeards. It's made by Beadsmith. I found it great to work with and very easy
to thread.

"Dr. Sooz" wrote in message
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What test poundage did you get? Power Pro is much harder to thread
then any thread I have tried.

Me too.

If you are going to use Power Pro don't buy
the stuff they sell at the bead store, it is so much more expensive then
buying it at a sporting goods store.

Yup. An there are spots on the Links List where you can buy stuff like
that --
Fireline too. Sporting goods sites.
~~
Sooz
-------
"Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry."
John
Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance
~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links
http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html

It is all the same stuff as what you buy at the fishing store and a lot less
expensive. I wouldn't work with more than 10 pound test or you can't get it
through a #12 needle.
Roxan
"Roxanne Toser" wrote in message
...
I purchased Power Pro, 006 in., 10 lb test and the cost was $5.95 for 28
yeards. It's made by Beadsmith. I found it great to work with and very
easy
to thread.

"Dr. Sooz" wrote in message
...
What test poundage did you get? Power Pro is much harder to thread
then any thread I have tried.

Me too.

If you are going to use Power Pro don't buy
the stuff they sell at the bead store, it is so much more expensive
then
buying it at a sporting goods store.

Yup. An there are spots on the Links List where you can buy stuff like
that --
Fireline too. Sporting goods sites.
~~
Sooz
-------
"Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry."
John
Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance
~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links
http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html