Elastic Beading Cord
Posted on Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
What kind of seed beads can you use to make elastic bracelets?
Hi,
I’m trying to make a stretchy bracelet using seed beads. I’ve heard that beads with sharper edges can cut through the cord and break the bracelet, but I’m not exactly sure which type of beads falls into that category?
If it helps, I’m using Stretch Magic to string the beads. As for the beads, I have some 3-cut seed beads (sz. 12) and charlottes (sz. 13?). I’ve also got some rocailles – and I’m pretty sure that they’d be ok – but I was most worried about the 3-cut ones. I know that stretchy bracelets won’t last forever, but I’m hoping to prolong their lives as much as possible 
Thanks!
I don’t know what 3-cut means with seed beads. The kind I’d avoid are the Delicas brand. They are totally cylindrical — the sides are straight — and the edges can be sharp.
Make up a couple of bracelets with your 3-cut beads and see if it seems to be a problem.
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