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STRINGING MATERIALSELASTIC STRING / STRETCHY
The major points when using Elastic String:
The elastic string is stiff enough to be its own needle. However, you can always coat the first 3/4-1" of the string with superglue. Let it dry. Take a single edge razor blade and cut the end at an angle. This gives the string a "self-needle". The brand I recommend is STRETCH MAGIC. It's average. All elastic string deteriorates rapidly over time, and usually on lasts about 2-3 years before your project needs to get re-strung. Elastic string comes round and flat. The flat is very easily shredded by the rough holes of beads. The flat also breaks down over time into a gummy mess, filling the bead holes, and very difficult to open them up again. I suggest: Size .5mm for projects that are all 15/0 or 11/0 seed beads Size .7mm/.8mm for most all other projects. Note: the average hole size of a bead is .8mm. Size 1.0mm for projects where the beads have larger holes.
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