Comments on: Best Stretchy Cord for Jewelry?

By: Beatrice Wright

Beatrice Wright — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 06:07:53 +0000

I love your jewelry. I would like to make men bracelets. What kind of silk cord is best for the Braclet that close by pulling each cord after placing it on; with a bead on the tips of each Cod end? I hope that make sense. I tried using hemp but it is rough.

By: Sigrid Marchand

Sigrid Marchand — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 17:17:45 +0000

In reply to Kathy Zee. Hi, I was thinking of ordering PowerCord and am wondering if you still like it or have found something better. Thank you. Sigrid Marchand.

By: Carol Breslin

Carol Breslin — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:32:14 +0000

I thank every one for these tips. I have a stretch bracelet that I made for myself and I love it, but it has stretched way out over time. I have not even worn it that much. But I have so many beads that I want to get back into making stretchy bracelets. I will definitely try all these ideas.

By: Mary O

Mary O — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 22:08:06 +0000

I recently found that Beadalon had a nice stretch cord and I have fallen in love with it. I use to use stretch magic from Hobby Lobby but I don’t care for that anymore.

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 15:37:40 +0000

I agree with all of Kathy’s suggestions and can add: use the thickest cord that will go thru the bead holes: I use 1mm (Stretch Magic) for typical beads and .8mm (Elasticity) with designs that use small seed beads. (Precosia makes nice quality seed beads with consistent hole diameters). You typically can’t find .8mm in retail, I order online.

For knotting, I do a square knot, then a “surgeon’s/square” hybrid. I use G-S Hypo cement, let it cure for 24 hrs., and scrape off the excess.

Pre-stretching the cord is imperative and rolling the bracelet on and off should be practiced. Also keeping out of water, both salt and chlorinated.

By: Kathy Zee

Kathy Zee — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 13:53:16 +0000

I use PowerCord when making stretchy bracelets. I have always used stretch magic. There are a few tips when using stretchy cord that will make your items last longer. Stretch the cord before you put on the beads. That way it won’t stretch when your customer wears it. Also tie a triple knot and use a dab of glue. Third, roll the bracelet on and off. Don’t stretch it on and off. I teach my customers to do that and I have never had one break with either cording.

By: Janet

Janet — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 13:24:43 +0000

When using stretchy cord, it’s not a matter of if it will break but, when it will break.