Guide to How to Choose Jewelry Making String

Posted by Molly Zhou on February 26th, 2018

Jewelry making often involves stringing beads and other items. There are many types of string materials for u to choose, such as necklace wire, cording, beading thread, aluminum wire, copper wire, chains and other stringing materials.

All these strings for jewelry making are in a wide range of colors, thickness and finishes, but which will work best for your bead stringing creations. That’s what we will explore today.

Wire

Wire always contain aluminum wire, copper wire, plastic & elastic wire, which are one of the easiest stringing materials to use. It doesn't need a needle, and the ends are easy to finish with crimp beads.

Leather & Cotton Cord

The leather &cord are very easy to work with. Just string an interesting pendant with a few large-hole side beads, tie knots to hold the beads in place, and add a clasp. Or, make necklaces long enough to go over the head.

The cord for jewelry making are available in a variety of widths, lengths and colors. Black, dark brown and natural colors are the most popular.

Chain

The chains are available bulk by the spool, meter, and foot. They are also available as finished necklaces and bracelets with a clasp already attached! Use chain for everything from stringing heavy statement necklaces, to making free-form beaded chain necklaces, to linking delicate filigree findings and crystal beads.

Chokers & Pendant Cords

The chokers & pendant cords are nice looking but inexpensive options for displaying handmade pendants. They are convenient pre-made necklace forms. Some large-hole beads may be slipped over the ends. Pendants are generally attached with jump or split rings, or handmade wire-wrapped attachments.

Hope this is helpful for you, and you can find all the string materials from jewellery making supplies online shop.

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