The choice of wires for jewelry-making depends on your specific needs. Stainless steel and brass are ideal for heavy creations, while nylon wires such as C-LON and Nymo are better suited to weaving techniques. For delicate creations, choose silk or elastic wire.
Different Types of Yarn | Uses of the threads | Available sizes | Shapes | |
| Stainless Steel | This wire is ideal for all types of wire wrapping, for heavy pieces, and for holding multiple pieces together. | - 0.38 mm - 0.40 mm - 0.41 mm - 0.50 mm - 0.51 mm - 0.60 mm - 0.64 mm - 0.71 mm - 0.72 mm - 0.81 mm - 0.9 mm - 1.02 mm - 1.2 mm - 1.25 mm | - square - half-round - round |
| Aluminum | This wire is ideal for all types of wire wrapping. | - 1 mm - 1.5 mm - 2 mm - 3 mm - 3.5 mm - 4 mm - 5 mm | - flat - round |
 | 925 Sterling Silver | Ideal for wire wrapping, this 925 Sterling Silver wire retains its full luster, though it is not well suited for casting. | - 0.2 mm - 0.3 mm - 0.4 mm - 0.5 mm - 0.6 mm - 0.7 mm - 0.8 mm - 0.85 mm - 0.9 mm - 1 mm - 1.2 mm - 1.5 mm - 2 mm - 4 mm - 6 mm | - flat - round - twisted - diamond-shaped |
 | Miyuki Bead Crochet | This thread is specially designed for creating . Made of 100% polyester, its special resin coating prevents fraying. | Approx. 0.45 mm | |
 | One-G | One-G thread is suitable for making peyote-stitch jewelry and for bead weaving. | Approx. 0.25 mm | |
 | C-LON size AA | A flexible, strong polyfilament nylon thread, though not as strong as size D. Recommended for multiple passes through 15/0, 11/0, and 9/0 seed beads. | Approx. 0.25 mm | |
| C-LON size D | Highly durable, flexible polyfilament nylon line. Recommended for multiple passes through 15/0, 11/0, and 9/0 seed beads. | Approx. 0.30 mm | |
 | C-LON Beading Cord | This C-LON cord is particularly well-suited for making micro-macramé jewelry. | Approx. 0.50 mm | |
 | C-LON Tex 400 Bead Cord | Braided C-LON cord, ideal for micro-macramé, kumihimo, crochet, finger weaving, and any technique requiring a high-strength cord. | Approx. 0.90 mm | |
 | C-LON Micro Cord | Thinner than C-LON Beading Cord, this cord is particularly well-suited for making micro-macramé jewelry with small-diameter beads (11/0 and 15/0). | approx. 0.30 mm | |
 | Nymo B | This thread is suitable for making peyote-stitch jewelry and for bead weaving. | Approx. 0.20 mm | |
 | Nymo O | This thread is suitable for making peyote-stitch jewelry and for bead weaving. | Approx. 0.15 mm | |
 | Nymo D | This thread is suitable for making peyote-stitch jewelry and for bead weaving. | Approx. 0.30 mm | |
 | KO | Stronger than C-lon, equivalent to Toho’s One G thread. Does not knot or fray. | Approx. 0.25 mm | |
 | SONO | This nylon thread was specially designed for working with seed beads by Japanese designer Sonoko Nozue. | Approx. 0.20 mm | |
 | Toho Amiet | Toho Amiet embroidery thread, 100% polyester. Fine enough to thread Miyuki Delicas 11/0 and stiff enough that a needle isn’t needed. | - 0.50 mm - 0.70 mm | |
 | Copper | This wire is ideal for all types of wire-wrapping and for lightweight creations. | - 0.20 mm - 0.30 mm - 0.32 mm - 0.41 mm - 0.50 mm - 0.51 mm - 0.60 mm - 0.64 mm - 0.80 mm - 0.81 mm - 0.90 mm - 1 mm - 1.29 mm - 1.30 mm - 1.60 mm - 2.05 mm - 2.59 mm | - half-round - square - round |
 | Coiled Wire | It can be used for all types of projects, even heavy-duty ones. | - 0.25 mm - 0.30 mm - 0.38 mm - 0.45 mm - 0.46 mm - 0.50 mm - 0.61 mm - 0.66 mm - 0.79 mm - 0.91 mm - 1 mm - 1.19 mm - 1.58 mm - 1.83 mm - 2.06 mm - 2.36 mm | |
 | Elastic thread | This wire is very useful because it allows you to make jewelry without a clasp. | -0.25 mm - 0.30 mm - 0.50 mm - 0.60 mm - 0.70 mm - 0.80 mm - 1 mm - 1.30 mm - 2 mm - 2.50 mm - 3 mm | |
 | Shape-memory wire | Memory wire is a wire that has been pre-formed into a ring, bracelet, or necklace and retains its shape. | - 0.60 mm - 0.65 mm - 1 mm | |
 | Nylon wire | It can be used for any type of project. Please note that this thread cannot support projects that are too heavy. | - 0.10 mm - 0.12 mm - 0.15 mm - 0.16 mm - 0.17 mm - 0.20 mm - 0.24 mm - 0.25 mm - 0.30 mm - 0.35 mm - 0.40 mm - 0.50 mm - 0.60 mm - 0.70 mm | |
 | Fireline Line | This braided line is known for its extreme strength and thinness. It can be used for any type of project. Does not stretch. | - 0.06 mm - 0.10 mm - 0.12 mm - 0.15 mm - 0.17 mm - 0.20 mm | |
 | Brass | This brass wire is treated to prevent tarnishing. It is ideal for all types of wire wrapping, for heavy jewelry pieces, and for holding multiple pieces together. | - 0.40 mm - 0.41 mm - 0.51 mm - 0.60 mm - 0.80 mm - 0.81 mm - 1 mm - 1.02 mm - 1.29 mm - 1.30 mm - 1.50 mm - 1.60 mm - 2 mm | - square - elegant square - half-round - round - elegant round |
 | Silk | This thread is ideal for making small bows. | - 0.30 mm - 0.42 mm - 0.45 mm - 0.50 mm - 0.65 mm - 0.75 mm - 0.90 mm - 1.05 mm | |
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