Nymo® nylon beading thread has become the most popular choice for working with seed beads. It's lightweight and comes in a variety of thicknesses and colors. Be sure to use beeswax or Thread Magic® to coat and prevent it from fraying. Tips: Use only size "D" and lightweight beads with smooth holes for stringing.

Can you use any thread for beading?

Broadly speaking, beading threads currently fall into two categories: nylon based thread and Monofilament thread. ... Nylon based thread feels a lot like sewing thread and it usually comes on a small spool or bobbin. When I started beading, Nymo was pretty much the only nylon beading thread that was readily available.

What string do you use for bead bracelets?

The most popular sizes of elastic cord for making bracelets is 0.7 mm or 1 mm elastic cord, but selecting one depends on the weight of the beads and the size of the hole. For seed bead bracelets, 0.5 mm elastic cord works great.