[Jewelry making - Article 00263] - Re: [Orchid] Stringing Black Diamond Beads

[Susan]

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Hi,

    I recently got fed up with Beadalon crimps giving way and did not
    have time to knot silk (plus it stretches and sometimes breaks), so I
    recently tried stringing a necklace with 20 lb. Fireline (fishing
    line.)  In lighter weights, 6-10 lb., it is commonly used for seed
    beads and Delica beads. Since I happened to have the 20 lb. on hand,
    and I was working with big heavy beads, it turned out to be just
    right for my application.  I would think that the lighter weight
    would be perfect for diamond beads.  It is thin, strong, can be
    knotted, and you don't even need a needle to string it most of the
    time.  (I used a needle a couple times when the fit through the bead
    hole was tight.)  I was so happy with the way everything came
    together with this string, I can't recommend it enough.  It drapes
    beautifully.  The color does not impact the beauty of the beads
    either.  You can find it at your local Walmart in the sporting goods
    (fishing) section. 

    You can see the results here: 

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Susan
Sun Country Gems
www.suncountrygems.com

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