Beadalon Is The Only Company That Manufactures Its Own Beading Wire & Micro Cable.
The Number Of Tiny Wires, Also Known as Strands, Determines The flexibility Of The Wire.
The Larger The Number Of Strands, The More Flexible The Wire Will Be.When Choosing Which Type Of Wire To Use, Consider The Amount Of Drape
You Want Your Design To Have.
49 Strand Wire Is Very Supple & Will Drape Elegantly, Giving Your Designs
A Thread-Like Appearance.
7 Strand Wire Is Not As Flexible, But Will hold Its Shape Better.
If You Are New To Bead Stringing Or Unsure How Much Flexibility You Require, We Recommend Starting With Our Middle Grade, 19 Strand Wire.
Design Tips For Using Beadalon Wire
- Use The Largest Diameter Wire Possible That Will Pass Through The Smallest Bead Hole In Your Design.
- Increase Bead Spacing. Spread Contact With The Wire Over A Greater Area To Reduce The effects Of Abrasion.
- Choose A Wire With the Proper Breaking Strength Consistent With The Weight & Type Of Beads Being Used. The Diameter Of The Wire Is Not Always A Good Indicator Of The Strength.
- Choose The Type Of Wire With The Flexibility That Will Allow Your Design To Look, Feel, & Drape The Way You Want.
- Use Wire Guardians To Minimize The Effects Of Abrasion At The Clasp.
- Use Scrimp Findings & Ez-Crimp Findings For Maximum Connection Strength.
- Use Bead Bumpers In Between Crystal & Glass Beads To Cushion & Protect Beads From Contact & Wear.
