The Beadsmith Fireline by Berkley – Micro-Fused Braided Thread – 4lb. Test, 005”/.12mm Diameter, 50 Yard Spool, Crystal Color – Super Strong Stringing Material for Jewelry Making and Bead Weaving…

When you want to create necklaces or bracelets quickly and efficiently, Fireline is up to the task.This is a microfused, braided bead thread consisting of Dyneema, a gel-spun polyethylene which is known as the strongest fiber, per diameter, ever created.It has an unbelievably high tensile strength and has been recommended in numerous how-to articles on beadworking.Originally used in the fishing industry as a strong fishing line, the thread was adopted by the jewelry making community and has been super popular ever since.Fireline comes in 5 sizes: 2lb.test strength with a.003”/.07mm diameter, 4lb.test with a.005”/.12mm diameter, 6lb.test with a.006”/.15mm diameter, 8lb.test with a.007”/.17mm diameter, 10lb.test with a.008”/.20mm diameters and 14lb.test with a.009”/.22mm diameter.The spools come in a variety of lengths and in 3 colors: clear, black and smoke grey.For stringing and weaving we suggest English beading needles.Use a #12 for 2-6lb.test and a #10 for larger diameters.To finish off your Fireline jewelry your best option is a thread burner.The Beadsmith Thread Zappers are a perfect solution.You can control exactly where the heat is applied.Tie a knot to finish your project and burn the end.A small ball will form on the melted end, preventing the knot from untying.'