Beadalon Wildfire Beading Thread Jewelry Fishing Line

I have this in both colors on this listing (black and white, aka "frost"). It is opaque thread, not translucent. I personally do not use it for stringing through beads. Even though it is quite tough, it has a diameter that is just too big for multiple passes through smaller seed beads and, say, 3 mm firepolished glass beads, which are mostly what I have been using lately. (I have been into right angle weave lately and I find I need to go through the same bead several times to get the right degree of tension in my work.) It would definitely work in a single stranded project, however, if you are so inclined, as it can definitely take a fair amount of weight (although I tend to use Accuflex or Softflex wires for single-stranded projects).However, if you like to do loomed beadwork, this is awesome for the warp threads. It has provided a very sturdy base for the bracelets I've made so far (I tried one with Fireline, and that worked too, but I think this has a better drape). When I am putting the needle on the second pass through the beads on the loom (that is, going back to the starting point so I can add a second row), it does not put holes in or fray this Wildfire thread if I accidentally hit it as I go by. So I know my warp threads are going to be secure. It doesn't stretch, and I have definitely put that to the test since I am using a Jewel Loom (which stays bent in a bow shape after removing a metal cross bar -- stretchy threads don't keep the loom bent).This has a bit of stiffness but it does end up draping well, at least in loomed bracelets. (If you want to hide the black or white at the edges of the loomed piece, you can add a little seed bead detailing along the edges.) It knots very well, which is nice, and it cuts easily with a sharp pair of scissors. Because of the stiffness, this is pretty easy to put through a needle without using a threader, although it will not work in the very smallest beading needles.Although I don't think this works for every application, I can definitely find some uses for it, and it is superior for those uses when compared to other products, so I am inclined to give a high rating. If you are really into beadwork, you will have lots and lots of kinds of thread, cord, and wire around, but this is definitely worth having in your collection.

sturdy, never breaks, great size

I've been bead weaving for about 15 years and I've tried a lot of threads for bead weaving. This is be far my favorite and my go-to thread for most projects. It is consistent in thickness throughout the spool and it doesn't stretch out of shape. It frays at the working end much less than other bonded and non-bonded threads I've used. I like all of the colors, but I use the green and grey most as it blends well with in projects. I almost always get the 125 yard spools. I don't like to run out. I like this weight, aka size, of the thread, because it allows for passing through each bead quite a lot of times for the more detailed projects. I use Wildfire thread for nearly everything except for fringe. Because it's bonded it isn't as soft as is needed for a nicely flowing beaded fringe. It rarely breaks while working on a project as long as you pull on the thread and not on needle to get the length through the bead. In other words, the eye of the needle can fray the thread, but that's the case with every thread I've use. Otherwise, it's super durable and easy to use. I definitely recommend it.

I absolutely love this thread. I do however have to be a little picky on this because at first I thought I had received a roll that someone had used and it was sent to me. that is not the case the dye used for the black thread really needs to be checked carefully it seems not all of it went through the 50 yards I purchased no big deal for what I am using it for it's just the point for anyone that will be relying on it if a lot of thread will be showing. I do love this thread it's amazing for all of my projects.

Good product for the price

Strong but only concern is the beading thread (which I bought in smoke/ black) seems to wear through the braided color to the core white as I bead with the thread. I ended up using a permanent black marker to touch up where white was showing in my project.

This is great beading thread. I thought I would only use Fireline but I love this thread. I make lots of 11/0 seed bead & delica bracelets. I love how Wildfire comes in so many colors. It does not shred at all, it is10lb & the same thickness as Fireline 6lb. It does not stretch at all, which is great for what I bead. I really like it!! I don’t think it would be great for beading with 15/0 beads, especially if you have a lot of passes but there are lots of designs this is perfect for.

Love this project. Works well when using the loom.

Parfait pour les petites perles !

I receieved what I exactley ordered for. My expectation was met.

Excellent for beads, easy to work with. I use this with beads on project bags and it is perfect. Flexible and strong and light in colour. Quick delivery.

Excellent product

So far I am pleased with this thread. So far there is no fraying, I can tug hard and it stays put and doesn't break. I will buy again for more of my beading projects.