Threading Materials
TIGERTAIL
This is a strong which which is braided 7-strand stainless steel wire sheathed in a soft nylon coat. The wire is relatively flexible.
You'll need crimps to work with this wire as this wire will NOT knot. Its good thread to crimp with and it is good for most weights of beads - the nylon coating is a good wire potection when your bead edges are a little rough.
BEADALON
This is a professional wire that is excellent as it can be crimped or knotted. It is extremely strong.
CHAIN
Simple jewellery can be made with chains, but just adding a small length of chain to many designs can change them to make stunning designs. A length of chain, some wire / eyepins and some charms, a lobster clasp and you have a dangle style bracelet or necklace.
NYLON
This comes in various sizes, these are slightly pre-waxed nylon thread which is excellent for woven beadwork projects, including two-needle weaving, peyote, brick stitch or beadlooming with seed beads/rocailles.
It also a very good thread for embellishments to ribbons and velvets, rather than using cotton thread. You'll need a needle - work in short lengths as the end and the wear place where the eye of the needle fits tends to fray if you work the same piece for too long.
As this is pre-waxed it means that it passes through fabric or beads well. This si ideal for lightweight beads and you might want to consider doubling it, and secure by knotting .
CRAFT WIRE
These have a base metal of copper and are plated with a thin xcoating of gold/ silver or coloured plating. The craftwire comes in various thicknesses - the thinnest wire is good for bead crochet or for wiring delicate structures, and the heavier the wires are excellent for Tiaras. These wires are flexible and will hold their shape once.
