Threads, Cord & ribbons
Explore our complete collection of wires, cords and ribbons for all your jewelry and accessory creations: elegant leather cords, resistant nylon wires, refined silk ribbons and trendy macramé cords. Whether you're making Brazilian bracelets, bohemian jewelry or macramé creations, find the perfect thread here!
The choice of jewelry wire or cord determines both the aesthetics and strength of your creations. Each creative technique requires a suitable medium: nylon thread for stringing beads, leather cord for a natural, authentic style, or silk ribbon for a precious, delicate touch. At Perles & Co, we offer a complete range of wires, cords and ribbons for all your creative projects.
Here are a few pointers to help you make the right choices and master the right techniques:
- Which elastic thread to choose for jewelry-making?
- Learn how to tie a macramé knot.
- How to use half-round leather?
- Which ends for which cords?
- How to create a micro-macramé bracelet with linhasita thread?
- How to make an easy double knot with silk ribbon?
- Discover the different basic embroidery stitches.
Whether you're interested in jewelry-making, DIY embroidery, macramé or mixed techniques, our selection of threads, cords and ribbons opens up an infinite range of creative possibilities. Let yourself be inspired by colors, textures and materials, try out new techniques and dare to personalize your creations to your heart's content.
What kind of jewelry can you make with ribbons and cords?
Necklaces, bracelets, grigris - you can do it all with ribbons or cords! If you're looking for trendy jewelry, you can try your hand at reproducing :
- A braided charm necklace with silk ribbon and bandana.
- A bohemian bracelet in elastic ribbon.
- A pretty piece of jewelry for children in lberty ribbon.
- A stacking of necklaces with gemstones.
- Bag jewelry with paracord.
Which wire for the macramé micro?
For micro-macramé, choose cords between 0.5 mm and 1.5 mm in diameter.
We recommend using solid wires, ideally waxed. You can use Linhasita waxed thread, Slam Cord or C-Lon. You can also opt for braided nylon thread or natural threads such as waxed linen or waxed cotton.