Beading Thread for Jewellery Making & Beadwork

Choosing Beading Thread for Jewellery Making

The best beading thread depends on the style of jewellery you are making and the beads you are using. Fine nylon beading thread is useful for detailed seed bead work, while braided bead thread such as Fireline is popular for strong, flexible bead stitching.

Griffin Silk Cord for Beading and Pearl Knotting

Silk beading thread, also called silk bead cord, is useful for making knotted necklaces and bracelets. Knots between beads help separate them and can limit bead loss if the strand breaks. Our Griffin silk cord cards include an attached needle for threading.

Select a cord thickness that passes through your beads and, for knotted designs, allows the knots to sit securely outside the holes. Check each product listing for its size, colour and length.

Popular Uses for Beading Thread

• Seed bead jewellery including bracelets, earrings and woven designs.
• Bead weaving and bead stitching where thread needs to pass through beads multiple times.
• Loom work and detailed bead patterns.
• Silk thread jewellery for knotting pearls, gemstones and delicate beads.
• Flexible jewellery designs that need movement without using metal wire.

Beading Thread, Beading Wire or Cord?

Beading thread is best for stitched and woven beadwork, while beading wire is often used for stringing heavier beads and creating stronger necklace or bracelet designs. For stretch bracelets, browse our elastic cord range.

Pair your beading thread with our seed beads, beading needles and jewellery making tools to complete your projects.