How To Use Stringing Materials

Beads with smooth drill holes (amber, coral, etc.)

Silk, polyester or nylon

Beads with abrasive drill holes

FireLine® thread, polyester or nylon

Beads that are metal, large or have large drill holes

*FireLine or Beading Wire

Pearls

Silk thread

Ropes or Woven Necklaces

Nylon

*This is a smooth woven type of wire that is flexible, but will resist cutting or breaking, and is used to string heavy crystal and metal beads. The sharp edges and heavy weight of these types of beads will cut regular threading cord.