This offer is for 1 spool of

Beading Thread FireLine

FireLine is a pre-waxed, braided bead thread made with Dyneema consisting of gel-spun polyethylene which is known as the strongest fiber, per diameter, ever created. Dyneema is a primary component in items such as: personal armor (vests, shields, and helmets); cut-resistant gloves; and sails & riggings. FireLine has an unbelievably high tensile strength and has been recommended in numerous how-to articles on bead working. The 4 lb & 6 lb tests will fit a #12 English beading needle.

FireLine Braided Bead Thread Variety Packs

Fireline is a microfused, braided bead thread consisting of Dyneema,a gel-spun polyethylene which is known as the strongest fiber, perdiameter, ever created. It has an unbelievably high tensile strength andhas been recommended in numerous how-to articles on beadworking.The 4 & 6 lb. tests will can be used with a #12 English beading needleand 8 lb. can be used with a #10. Variety packs include one spool eachof 4, 6 & 8 lb. strength in one color. We highly recommend any ThreadZap thread burning tools for cutting this thread. 

Seed Bead/Needle/Thread Size Chart

Seed Bead Size

Needle Size

Thread Size by Type

Extra Equipment Needed

 

10/0 or 11/0

Beading needle size 10 
Sharps size 10/0

Size B or D Nymo 
C-Lon Size D
Button and Carpet thread

 Thread Heaven or beeswax

 

11/0 or 12/0

Beading needle size 11
Sharps needle size 12/0

Size A or B Nymo 
C-Lon Size D or AA
Quilting thread

Thread Heaven or beeswax

 

12/0 or 13/0

Beading needle 12

Size A or B Nymo
C-Lon Size AA

Thread Heaven or beeswax

 

13/0 to 15/0

Beading needle 13

Size A or 0 Nymo
C-Lon Size AA 
Quilting thread

Thread Heaven or beeswax
reading glasses

15/0 –17/0

Beading needle 15

Size 0 or 00 Nymo 
C-Lon Size AA

Thread Heaven or beeswax
magnifying glass

18/0-24/0 

micro-surgery medical supplies

oiled spider silk

Thread Heaven or beeswax
electron microscope


PLEASE NOTE: Opened spools (regardless of whether or not they've been cut/used) are not eligible to be returned, except in cases where the cord is damaged/defective.