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Beading Wire Comparison Chart

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Brand
Diameter
Strands
Test Strength

Basic Usage
(from label)

Crimp to Use
21
10 lbs.
Ideal for soft materials, seed beads and fresh water pearls.
2x2mm
49
26 lbs.
Ideal all purpose wire. Great with glass, mineral, and metal beads.
2x2mm
49
40 lbs.
Ideal for abrasive materials, large stones, lamp work and bracelets.
2x3mm
7
5 lbs.
Ideal for embellishing, weaving, crocheting and stringing very small beads.
1x1mm
21
10 lbs.
Ideal for soft materials, seed beads and fresh water pearls.
2x2mm
49
26 lbs.
Ideal all purpose wire. Great with glass, mineral, and metal beads.
2x2mm
49
40 lbs.
Ideal for abrasive materials, large stones, lamp work and bracelets.
2x3mm
21
10 lbs.
Ideal for soft materials, seed beads and fresh water pearls.
2x2mm
49
26 lbs.
Ideal all purpose wire. Great with glass, mineral, and metal beads.
2x2mm
49
40 lbs.
Ideal for abrasive materials, large stones, lamp work and bracelets.
2x3mm
19
13 lbs.
Ideal for soft materials, seed beads and fresh water pearls.
2x2mm
19
26 lbs.
Ideal all purpose wire. Great with glass, mineral, and metal beads.
2x2mm
19
40 lbs.
Ideal for abrasive materials, large stones, lamp work and bracelets.
2x3mm
19
10 lbs.
Ideal for soft materials, seed beads and fresh water pearls.
2x2mm
19
15 lbs.
Ideal all purpose wire. Great with glass, mineral, and metal beads.
2x2mm
19
20 lbs.
Ideal for abrasive materials, large stones, lamp work and bracelets.
2x3mm
7
10 lbs.
Ideal for crafts. Beaded lampshades, beaded curtains and craft jewelry.
1x1mm
7
15 lbs.
Ideal for crafts. Beaded lampshades, beaded curtains and craft jewelry.
2x2mm
7
20 lbs.
Ideal for crafts. Beaded lampshades, beaded curtains and craft jewelry.
2x2mm
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