YELLOW Griffin Silk Bead Cord Thread makes Silk Tassels, Pearl Knotting Cord, Macrame Knotting Cord. Carded Silk 2 Meters with Needle
Ideal for intricate beadwork, the thinnest size/diameter is #0 but even on the smallest beads, due to the lightweight nature of the silk cord #0, it may be to flimsy, and your necklace won't hang nicely.
This luxurious silk cord seamlessly complements our range of Czech Glass, vintage Swarovski, and Miyuki beads. Perfect for creating delicate designs that require finesse and flexibility, our silk cord ensures your creations exude sophistication and craftsmanship. Elevate your jewelry-making with our premium supplies, designed to inspire and delight artisans at every level.
There is no simpler, quicker, or better way to thread beads. The thinnest in diameter, or mm in Griffin 100% silk, is size 0 (zero - all of their cords are numbered 0 - 16, thickest at 1.05mm)
Griffin Smith Silk Thread for making Silk Tassels, Pearl Knotting Cord, Stringed Instruments, Macrame Knotting Cord
Refer to the size chart pictured (enlarge) to see the size (diameter, aka thickness) of the silk cord you need for your beading project.
Excellent for creating Tassels for the latest fashion trends. The twisted stainless steel needle at the end of the cord saves threading time.
You can knot the cord easily because the thread has the correct twist. Approx. 79" (2 meters) of thread per card.
YELLOW Griffin Silk Cord
QUESTIONS: What size/thickness/diameter silk cord do I use to make/string my necklace using this size bead? Best size for making tassels?
Broad questions answered with a pretty simple observation on your part, and knowledge of what type of bead art jewelry design necklace & tassels you're looking to make.
For necklaces, the decision starts with the size/type of beads you are using to create your necklace.
The thinnest in diameter, or mm in Griffin 100% silk is size 0 (zero - all of their cords are numbered 0 - 16, thickest at 1.05mm)
#1 (Remember this information is for stringing, not bead or loom weaving).
Select the silk cord size that will fit your bead hole size.
Example: 4mm size beads, gemstones would typically have a .9 -1mm hole size, so you'll probably want to go with a bit smaller diameter silk cord (Griffin #5,6) to get a nice fluid feel and look, also you don't want - or perhaps you do - the knots in between the beads to be visible. Larger bead sizes (8mm - 12mm) have larger holes, and especially size 12mm, could use size #14-16. However, sizes 10 & 12 Griffin silk cords would work nicely too.
#2 Griffin silk cord already has the needles built in, so you don't have to worry about which needle size you need to get the silk cord through the beads.
#3 If knotting between beads, recommended, especially for heavier gemstones and larger pearls, be sure to create consistent knot sizes before proceeding to complete your necklace: otherwise, the finished look will be a bit uneven, but hey, that could be the organic look you're going for.
#4 Use a beadboard; they really help in creating your bead art jewelry designs.
#5 Tassels, typically made from the same size cord used to string your necklace, will create a tassel size that complements the overall bead size. But of course, going up or down a few sizes could also give you the look you want in your beaded tasseled necklace. Just remember the thinner the cord, the more you'll have to use, and it might not flow the way you would like.
Excellent for creating quality Tassels for the latest fashion trends. The twisted stainless steel needle at the end of the cord saves threading time.
