- Is 19-strand wire better than 7-strand?
- Yes for drape and durability. Nineteen finer strands make the wire softer and more resistant to kinking, while 7-strand is stiffer and cheaper.
- What beads fit on 0.015in wire?
- Most seed beads, gemstone rounds and small-hole beads fit. Check that bead holes are larger than the wire diameter, and use crimp beads sized for fine wire.
- Will the gold color rub off?
- The gold is a surface finish over stainless steel. It holds up in normal wear but can wear at clasps, crimps and other high-friction points.
- How much weight can it hold?
- Beadalon states a break weight of about 6.6lb (3kg). Stay well below that for safety, and avoid heavy pendants on this thin gauge.
- What is included on the spool?
- One spool of gold 19-strand wire, 0.015in thick. The listing shows both 15ft and 30ft lengths, so confirm the spool length before ordering.
- Does it work with a bead loom or bead weaving?
- It can, but its flexibility makes it better suited to strung jewelry. Looms and weaving often do better with stiffer wire or thread.
- Where is the Beadalon 19 Strand Bead Stringing Wire cheapest?
- At Staples, for $34.49, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Beadalon 19 Strand Bead Stringing Wire?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Michaels, Staples.