The Beadsmith Fireline by Berkley – Micro-Fused Braided Thread – 6lb. Test.006”/.15mm Diameter, 125 Yard Spool, Crystal Color – Super Strong Stringing Material for Jewelry Making and Bead Weaving
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Alice Jones
> 3 dayI do a lot of brick stitch beading and this thread is awesome. Don’t have to worry about it not blending in with the beads.
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skd
> 3 dayI really do love this thread. I use it for beading. I have put crystals on to trim my curtains and my lamp shades. I have gotten so many compliments on both. The thread is so easy to use. It does not tangle or know like sewing thread does. I have reordered this thread many times.
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Kupuna
Greater than one weekGreat for seed beading, easy to thread needles
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Grannycat
> 3 dayI have used the product for years, but bought it on bead-related sites or in retail stores. This was a great alternative source with a competitive price. Fireline is my beading thread of choice due to its strength, durability, and its usability (doesns split or knot or fray.
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MT
Greater than one weekThe thread was as described. The piece used to keep the thread from unraveling was not included.
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Shawn Gillas
13-04-2025This beading thread is all but invisible and is very strong. This is the second spool that Ive purchased. It will be my go-to beading thread from now on.
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Alexane Kiehn
Greater than one weekWas confused at first because the item I received was labeled fishing line and not beading thread, but Im rather positive they are the same thing. The thickness and weight also support this. I also really cant complain because it was much cheaper than if I had gotten it from a bead or craft store. As the photos show, I use it for my small business and beading projects, and the thread itself is very useful and a great quality. Its only broken on me a couple times when I didnt notice some glass beads I was using were broken and had some very sharp edges on them. Otherwise, this stuff is very dependable.
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Connie Shivers
> 3 dayQuality product, quick shipping.
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J. W.
Greater than one weekI am new to beading and have tried a few different types of thread - Fireline is my favorite. It produces an item with a little less drape than Nymo or spun threads, so it may not be ideal for all types of beadwork. I have been using this for loom beading (warp and weft) and it gives my bracelets a nice amount of structure. It is also much more durable than other types (no noticeable wear if I have to unpick a row or two and redo) - and tangles/knots less.
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Orinthia Bythesea
14-04-2025I love fireline, it’s the best thread and I use it all the time and I’ve found 6lb is a good medium weight. I definitely recommend it and won’t use anything else for my bead-weaving.
When you want to create necklaces or bracelets quickly and efficiently, Fireline is up to the task. This is a microfused, braided bead thread consisting of Dyneema, a gel-spun polyethylene which is known as the strongest fiber, per diameter, ever created. It has an unbelievably high tensile strength and has been recommended in numerous how-to articles on beadworking. Originally used in the fishing industry as a strong fishing line, the thread was adopted by the jewelry making community and has been super popular ever since. Fireline comes in 5 sizes: 2lb. test strength with a .003”/.07mm diameter, 4lb. test with a .005”/.12mm diameter, 6lb. test with a .006”/.15mm diameter, 8lb. test with a .007”/.17mm diameter, 10lb. test with a .008”/.20mm diameters and 14lb. test with a .009”/.22mm diameter. The spools come in a variety of lengths and in 3 colors: clear, black and smoke grey. For stringing and weaving we suggest English beading needles. Use a #12 for 2-6lb. test and a #10 for larger diameters. To finish off your Fireline jewelry your best option is a thread burner. The Beadsmith Thread Zappers are a perfect solution. You can control exactly where the heat is applied. Tie a knot to finish your project and burn the end. A small ball will form on the melted end, preventing the knot from untying.
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FIRELINE:This is a microfused, braided bead thread consisting of Dyneema, a gel-spun polyethylene which is known as the strongest fiber, per diameter, ever created. It has an unbelievably high tensile strength and has been recommended in numerous how-to articles on beadworking. |
EASY FINISH:Because this is a super strong material, we recommend using sharp, precise scissors for cutting the string. However, the thread can also be burned instead of snipping. A thread burner is easier to use and more precise. This method seals the ends, which prevents frayed edges or split ends. |
VERSATILE:Originally used by fisherman as a high-quality fishing line, this thread took off in the jewelry making world. It can be threaded on a needle and used for stringing or bead weaving. The thread does not stretch, or tangle and the strength of the cord is essential when working with heavier beads and findings. |
