Create strong, easy-to-thread stretch bracelets with Elasticity's practical, discreet 0.80 mm transparent elastic thread.
This elastic wire is ideal for creating jewelry that's comfortable, resistant and quick to assemble, while remaining discreet thanks to its transparency. Its 0.8 mm diameter provides more hold than a fine wire, making it particularly suitable for bracelets made with larger or slightly heavier beads. To maintain good durability, adapt the size of the beads: with a wire of this diameter, choose beads no larger than 10 mm if they are made of plastic or metal, and no larger than 8 mm if they are made of gems, ceramic or glass. Before you start, remember to pre-stretch the thread: this simple gesture stabilizes elasticity, limits relaxation after wearing and reduces the risk of breakage over the long term.
What to do with transparent elastic thread
On the DIY side, this thread is perfect for message bracelets, fun, personalized creations, or jewelry to be worn as an accumulation. It works very well with Heishi beads and letter beads to compose a first name, a sweet word or a short phrase, as in this tutorial. It also works well for graphic bracelets composed of tube beads, curved beads and spacers, where you're looking for good hold and easy stringing. You can play with colors, rhythms and volumes, while keeping the assembly accessible and comfortable.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced designer, our site offers tutorials and technical sheets to help you with your elastic assemblies. You'll find general advice on choosing the right diameter, achieving successful finishes and securing knots, so you can get jewelry that's reliable, clean and pleasant to wear every day.
Details:
Wire diameter: 0.8 mm
Sold in spools of 5 meters
