Comments on: Types of Organic or Eco-Friendly String for Making Jewelry? https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/types-of-organic-or-eco-friendly-string-for-making-jewelry/ free jewelry tutorials, plus a friendly community sharing creative ideas for making and selling jewelry. Sat, 09 Mar 2019 21:14:09 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.14 By: Jean https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/types-of-organic-or-eco-friendly-string-for-making-jewelry/#comment-610506 Sat, 09 Mar 2019 21:14:09 +0000 https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=57765#comment-610506 I would be concerned about how long the organic material would last. I have been doing beadweaving for many years and use Fireline 6 lb. which is easily available and have never had it break. Also, it is thin enough for beading needles. I make surgical knots when I’m done and have never had a problem with them unraveling. Hope this helps.
Jean

]]> By: Katie https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/types-of-organic-or-eco-friendly-string-for-making-jewelry/#comment-610117 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 14:27:52 +0000 https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=57765#comment-610117 Bead Haven carries some artful multi-colored, cotton cords with finished edges that are just beautiful. I like to tie on a closed jump ring and wire guard at the end in order to securely attach a made to order or handmade bead woven clasp. I secure the knot with glue then hide it with a large hole sterling, gold fill, gemstone or hand woven bead. The cords are substantial enough to hold a fairly large bead woven pendant but also thin enough that the knots to large.

If you need smaller cords…C-lon and S-lon are good for knotting with smooth beads but sometimes begin to fray. Whenever I use beads with rough edges such as trade beads, crystals and/or some metal beads, I always reach for Tuff-Cord. It’s a bit more expensive but comes in multiple colors and sizes and holds up to anything you can throw at it.

]]> By: Deb https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/types-of-organic-or-eco-friendly-string-for-making-jewelry/#comment-610109 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:13:36 +0000 https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=57765#comment-610109 I have a friend that repurposes cotton tee shirts for necklace cords. How about sari silk or silk cord?

]]> By: Nicole Green https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/types-of-organic-or-eco-friendly-string-for-making-jewelry/#comment-610096 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 19:11:22 +0000 https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=57765#comment-610096 I use a C-lon. I’ve recently started using 1mm leather cord for making knotted bead bracelets.

]]> By: Rena Klingenberg https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/types-of-organic-or-eco-friendly-string-for-making-jewelry/#comment-610071 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:00:05 +0000 https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=57765#comment-610071 Good ideas from Alysen! Also have you considered hemp cord, Rasa?

]]> By: Alysen https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/types-of-organic-or-eco-friendly-string-for-making-jewelry/#comment-610045 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 13:40:06 +0000 https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=57765#comment-610045 I’ve found faux (micro) suede that I like at Lima Beads. I like to use Silk cords / ribbon too, with finished edges.

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