All about Nylon Beading Threads - Beginner Lessons With Odin

[@kathysennbirong6012]

Hi Odin, I can’t wait to see your vid on the fishing lines. I am a veteran bead weaver and it seems that each thread has a best use. For example, I use Nymo when I adding fringe - it seems to have better movement in the finished design. I use superlon & C-lon when I do kumihimo. Even though you eluded that this was a beginner vid, it was helpful for me to watch. Thank you!

[@OdinsMusings]

Glad you found it useful! It's interesting how each thread is made for different projects. I am trying to narrow down my personal niches when it comes to jewelry, but maybe one of these days I will have a whole library dedicated to threads and beads xD

[@mistydavis4746]

I make wrapped bracelets, and I've found that using bead embroidery needles with C-lon or KO totally helps from thread shred. The needles have a blunt end and really do help when making multiple passes thru beads.

[@OdinsMusings]

Oh that's good to know! Thanks for the tip!

[@barbarawilliams9809]

I love one g and all the color variety. It snaps sometimes, but maybe I pulled too hard. Thank you for the info I thought one g was the best. I use fireline only when I really need to now.

[@אילנהלופשיץ]

Hi, your video on the threads is great. And..i hope you will find a good invisible thread for the beading. Many beads are transparent and the threads are too visible.

[@OdinsMusings]

The only thing I have found is monofilament, but it is so hard to work with and you can't thread it through a needle without it breaking :(

[@אילנהלופשיץ]

Yes. True. Thanks. Maybe one day someone will create a good transparent thread for beading

[@dorothyrusso8390]

Great video. Could you tell me how to cut the nylon. I have a hard time cutting the nylon with a scissor

[@OdinsMusings]

Sharp embroidery scissors do the trick, but Xuron also has nippers that even go through fireline

[@dorothyrusso3521]

Thank you so much

[@Melkeller3628]

I like nymo and fireline 6lb or the 8 lb test.

[@brandythebeader5931]

Great video! As we've discussed previously I am a Nymo fan but, I'm strictly a bead embroidery gal so 99% of my beads are seeds without sharp edges so it works fine for me. Plus I go through a 3oz cone like nothin'. Several of my Native beader/embroidery gals also use Fire Line but I just can't justify the cost with how much I'd go through. :/

[@OdinsMusings]

I feel you there. I found a couple of competitors to Fireline, but the jury is still out when it comes to cost vs accessibility. I definitely use Nymo when I do embroidery, it's wayyyy to expensive to use Fireline and it does hold nicely. I just wish I could find my F weight again >:

[@sandraphoenix441]

I find that the one G knots regularly. Is there a solution?

[@jasonserpentino]

Which threads don’t fray at the ends?

[@OdinsMusings]

They all do eventually, you can try and curb this with wax or conditioner, or you can use nail polish at the end of your beadwork when you cut them

[@melissadoucette278]

Hi Odin. I have had good luck with ko thread. In fact I love it for beaded tassels when you need the extra drape and flexibility that you can't with fireline even thu I'm a fireline gal. I hate slon d also. I have tried it twice to no avail. I wasted so much thread cuz I'm like you where I usually bead with 2 and a half yards at a time for a big project. The slon has tangled and completely knotted itself all up. Maybe if I tried using a thread bobbin to hold it I might have better luck especially since I have it in different colors along with the ko. I hate my no for same reason and it shreds instantly. Luckily I only bought nymo d in black and white so not too much money wasted. I have also seen wildfire and ko thread used all the time on the ricks beading loom but I haven't tried it yet. I know he used ko pretty exclusively on the loom.

[@OdinsMusings]

Yeah that sounds about the same as my experience. One-G is my personal favorite so far

[@alfaromeoconvertible]

Thanks for this video, very helpful! I was wondering how the One G thread (330 dtex) compares to Wildfire 0.15 mm in terms of thickness? I am working on a project where I have to pass multiple times through a particularly small size 15 bead--hoping to find something that is thinner than the wildfire.

[@OdinsMusings]

One G is MUCH thinner than Wildfire and less rigid too.

[@alfaromeoconvertible]

@@OdinsMusings Thank you Odin! I'll check it out!

[@jasonserpentino]

Which cords don’t fray at the ends?

[@DonnaR1969]

G'day Odin, Could you please do a series of huichol style jewellery tutorials Thank you

[@OdinsMusings]

Hi there! Unfortunately I am not comfortable doing tutorials in that style. I feel that I would be appropriating from a culture I have no footing in. However, there are a bunch of people right here on youtube that have fantastic tutorials!

[@Kraftika]

Love Your Style! ☮

[@shruthikm9476]

Hii am from India.... How can i buy this threads? Can u give a link plz,....

[@OdinsMusings]

I am not sure where you can buy them directly from India, but if you are ok with paying international shipping, you can find them here: www.amazon.com/dp/B01IFYG0OC/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

[@lluvsu09]

What are your thoughts on transparent nylon thread

[@OdinsMusings]

Like monofilament fishing line? Or is there a beading thread that is transparent? I use the clear fishing line for my 3D crystal sculptures since it is so rigid. Other than that I find it stretches and breaks easily .

[@TheLegendaryCrimsonexWolves]

I need a how to video on what you use nylon monofilament 8lb test for because I was given darice about 7 years ago and I still can't find anything on it besides buy buy buy and how to clamp it shut I found out it's expensive to replace and it's still good and would like to use it if I have a how to video. I remember having a pendant made with it before but I didn't make it myself

[@OdinsMusings]

I use mine for making 3d crystal figurines. If you like really large chains you can also do stitching by hand instead of a needle with 8/0's and larger. Try peyote or right angle weave with it. You can make some interesting focal pieces. A lot of people also make bags or charms with pony beads. There are a lot of cute patterns out there. I will see what I can do for a tutorial because I have a spool collecting dust on my desk at the moment

[@TheLegendaryCrimsonexWolves]

@@OdinsMusings can they be used for pendants?

[@OdinsMusings]

@@TheLegendaryCrimsonexWolves Sure! You can do tubular RAW and make small sections to string on another project. The beaded figurines are usually small enough to make as a pendant, and you can even do small shapes with peyote to string on a necklace

[@TheLegendaryCrimsonexWolves]

@@OdinsMusings ooooo I wish I knew how

[@OdinsMusings]

@@TheLegendaryCrimsonexWolves I know I have at least one one my Patreon, but I am not sure if I did one on my main channel here. I will need to fix that

[@charismalyn]

Does Nymo D (Beadalon) need to be stretched and waxed a bit - or can it be used without doing those things? (Basic necklaces and earrings.) I've always used sewing thread for myself, but I will be hosting a craft night with friends so I bought some Nymo for the 1st time.

[@OdinsMusings]

Yep! Generally it's a good idea. There are some Japanese threads (like SoNo and K-O) that come pre-waxed as well. Personally I don't only because I am lazy xD

[@hopeintheunseen]

One G does come in a larger size bobbin.

[@OdinsMusings]

Good to know! But I was referring to the thread being a larger size, It's a little fine for my comfort >:

[@curli-lettey4319]

Is Miyuki 100% nylon thread 330detx, 50m a good thread for seed beads? I have Tough Thread (professional beading thread 30 lb .009 5yds) I ordered online and is this a good beading thread?

[@OdinsMusings]

Though I haven't used it before, Miyki looks like Sono or K o. I haven't heard of Tough Thread, I can only suggest that you try it for yourself and see how it works.

[@curli-lettey4319]

@@OdinsMusings Thanks. I'm going to try it out making a bracelet first.

[@vivianmaclean8870]

I use S-Lon only for Kumihimo. Useless for anything else!

[@MrDJSiegfried]

Is there any way you can get a manicure before you do these videos?

[@OdinsMusings]

My ko-fi is ko-fi.com/odinsmusings if you want to pay for them :)