Elastic Bracelet Cord | 1mm | Transparent | 5m - Stretch Beading Thread

Make slip on stretch bracelets that need no clasp and no sizing. This roll holds 5m of 1mm elastic cord, soft enough to knot by hand and springy enough to pull over the hand and settle back. It is the cord most beaded bracelets are strung on.

Specifications

Ideal For

• Beginners making their first stretch bracelet
• Anyone restringing a bracelet that has snapped
• Kids craft sessions and school jewellery projects
• Small business makers stringing in batches

Perfect for

• Slip on stretch bracelets in beads, pearls or crystals
• Rakhi threads and festive wrist bands
• Anklets, charm bracelets and phone charm loops
• Mala counting strands and kids threading activities

Compatibility

Works with: seed beads, acrylic and pearl beads, crystal beads and charms with a hole wider than 1mm.

Pairs well with: crimp covers and bead tips if you want 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, which is a double overhand with an extra pass, 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 1mm or the cord will not pass through. Check the bead hole before you buy.
• Elastic cord is for knotted stretch pieces. It is not a substitute for wire or chain on a heavy or fixed design.
• Stretch cord loosens with wear over time, which is normal for elastic and not a fault.

You will Need

• crystal & acrylic beads
• white & cream pearls
• jewellery tools

You may also like

• fancy shape beads
• clasps & hooks
• bracelet making supplies

Frequently Asked Questions

What size cord is this and how much do I get?
It is 1mm diameter, 5m of stretch elastic cord in transparent.

How is the 1mm different from the other thicknesses?
Thicker cord holds heavier beads and knots more securely, thinner cord passes through small bead holes. This roll also comes in 0.6mm and 0.8mm at the same length.

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

Do I need a clasp with this?
No. Stretch cord is knotted into a loop and pulls over the hand, which is why it suits kids jewellery and gifts where sizing is a guess.