Elastic Bracelet Cord | 0.6mm | Transparent | 5m Roll - Stretch Bead Thread

Make slip on stretch bracelets that need no clasp and no sizing. This pack holds 5m of clear 0.6mm elastic cord on one spool, soft enough to knot by hand and springy enough to pull over the hand and settle back. It is a simple cord for beginners and the one most beaded bracelets are strung on.

Specifications

Perfect for

• Slip on stretch bracelets in beads, pearls or crystals
• Restringing a bracelet that has snapped
• Kids craft sessions and school jewellery projects
• Rakhi threads and festive wrist bands
• Anklets and charm bracelets

Compatibility

Works with: seed beads, acrylic and pearl beads, crystal beads and charms with a hole wider than 0.6mm.

Pairs well with: crimp covers to hide the knot, and jewellery glue to seal it.

Not suitable for: heavy metal beads, fixed clasp designs and anything that needs a rigid wire, since elastic stretches under load.

How to Use

1. Cut a length about 15cm longer than the wrist so you have room to knot.
2. Pre stretch the cord by pulling it firmly along its length before you thread, which stops the finished bracelet going loose.
3. Thread your beads, leaving both tails free.
4. Tie a surgeon knot, then a second knot on top.
5. Seal the knot with a dot of jewellery glue, let it dry, then trim the tails and hide the knot inside a bead.

Before You Buy

• Your beads need a hole wider than 0.6mm or the cord will not pass through. Check the bead hole before you buy.
• Stretch cord loosens with wear over time, which is normal for elastic.
• Near twin: the elastic cord colour sets come in 0.6mm, 0.7mm and 0.8mm; this roll is clear only.
• The spool label in the photos is a sample; the size you receive is the one in the title.

You will Need

• Beads with a hole wider than the cord
• Sharp scissors
• Jewellery glue to seal the knot

You may also like

• pearl beads
• crystal and acrylic beads
• alphabet beads
• craft glue

Frequently Asked Questions

What size cord is this and how much do I get?
It is 0.6mm diameter, 5m of stretch elastic cord in transparent.

How is the 0.6mm cord different from the other sizes?
This roll is 0.6mm and holds 5m, the thinnest clear cord. The 0.8mm small roll also holds 5m and suits larger beads, and 100m rolls come in 0.7mm, 0.8mm and 1mm.

Will this work with my beads?
Yes, as long as the bead hole is wider than 0.6mm. Seed beads and small pearls need the thinnest cord, while larger acrylic beads take 0.8mm and 1mm comfortably.

Should I use elastic cord or jewellery wire?
Stretch cord is knotted into a loop and pulls over the hand, so it needs no clasp. Craft and jewellery wire holds a fixed shape and is finished with a clasp. Pick cord for slip on bracelets and wire for fixed designs or heavy beads.