Can you knot beadalon wire

Try using a surgeon's knot to tie it off. Does heat have any effect on this product? Can they be saely left in the trunk of a car in hot weather? Is Elasticity a good choice in tropical humid climates? Answer: We do not have any specifications on heat stress and Elasticity.

We know that it has been used in many different climates without problems. I think it should stand up just fine to typical wear and tear in hot weather, but I would not recommend leaving it for extended period in a hot car trunk without testing it first.

How can I prevent breakage problems? The watches are double strands of stretchy cord strung with metal, glass, and sometimes crystal beads. Answer: Crystals can be sharp, so they're really tough on stretchy cord. Start by using the thickest diameter of stretchy cord that will fit through the bead holes. With regular glass and metal beads, use a bead reamer to smooth any rough edges inside the beads, which will prevent abrasion and prolong the life of the piece. I typically use stretchy cord for fun, inexpensive projects - and beading wire for more upscale projects that need the durability.

I have thought that if I use more than one strand as many that will fit through the holes , then if one strand wears or breaks then the piece will still hold to together.

Answer: Using multiple strands is not a bad idea as long as all of the strands will fit comfortably through your beads. Don't try to put too many through, however. If the cords are too tight inside the beads you will run into breakage - even if the beads don't have any burrs inside - they can still be rather sharp when the cord gets pinched between them. I now have some friends who would like me to make them elastic braclets and anklets. How do I know how long to cut the Elasticity? I want to make bracelets 7" long and anklets " long.

Answer: One way is to postpone cutting the Elasticity - string the beads onto the cord while it's still attached to the spool.

That way you don't end up wasting extra cord. Or, cut it about 2" longer than the length of the finished piece. That will leave enough cord to tie the knot.

This will help spread the tension out a little bit and you won't have to rely on just one crimp. I would love to use string it in a project, but don't know how to keep the button from rolling.

What could solve the flopping? Answer: I like to incorporate buttons into my jewelry, too. There are several ways you can do it. One way is to thread the Beadalon jewelry wire through the shank and crimp it in place. Next, thread another piece of wire through the shank and crimp it, too. You're basically making a loop on each side of the shank that prevents the button from rolling.

You could also remove the shank and attach a metal bail to the button to hang it as a pendant. I'm confused. I don't quite understand how you know the actual length or size of the necklace in each of the three channels. Answer: The bead board serves as a tool to help in the design process. The measurements on it provide a rough guide.

The outside channel has measurements to help determine the length of the piece that you want to make. It's a great way to visualize what the design will look like before you spend time stringing - so you can try out a variety of ideas and see what works for you. Starting in the middle and bringing your beads up to the 9" mark on both sides will create an 18" necklace, before the clasp is affixed.

Experiment with multi-strand designs by laying out the different strands in the different channels. This will create a layered look - with slightly different lengths. What tool do I use? Answer: A bead reamer is a round file that fits inside a bead hole.

There are hand-operated and battery-operated versions. Sometimes beads can have abrasive rough edges, so it's a good idea to file them down with the bead reamer. Soft Flex Wire is a very flexible stainless steel cable with a nylon coating. It's a tiny version of the cables you see on suspension bridges. Soft Flex is constructed of 7, 21, or 49 micro woven stainless steel wires.

Each diameter. No needle is required -- but here's the kicker -- you can knot it! You may not even know it's made of wire! Finish ends with crimp beads, crimp tubes, or knots. When knotting, use an 8-knot so there is no bend on either side. Confused about this stringing material?

Although Soft Flex, Soft Touch and Beadalon are commonly called beading wire, each is actually a thin, flexible cable made of many woven wires. The result is a strong, user-friendly stringing material.

Now that you have an idea what each of the descriptive terms means, it's time to devise a plan of attack for selecting beading wire for a given project.

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