Any one here - bead loom question

Hi Cheryl,

I'm not a bead loom expert, but when I did it I'm sure I used Nymo. It's strong, and will last. It's not too pricey, I think I paid $7.95 for a large spool here in Canada. It's probably less expensive in the U.S. You might find it at Michael's or Ben Franklin and use a 40% off coupon.

HTH...L> Ok - my 12 yo DD has decided she wants to learn to use my bead loom. No

Hi Cheryl,

no experience with bead looms whatsoever, but any kind of monofilament (fishing line) should work, at least for starts. You may get a better deal at fishing stores than craft stores, and you're likely not the first beader to walk in there - or if you go into a big box store, look in the fishing section as well (I don't remember where you are, I hope you're not in the middle of dry land)

Apologies to you and everybody else of the old crowd still around here for not having shown up for so long.

Aloha, Maren

In message , Maren at google writes

This post did not show up on my computer or I would have answered. I have always used Nymo on my bead loom. Hugs Shirley

Our WalMart does not carry Nymo or Sylamide. I stock up at our LBS or the bead shows when they come to town.

Try dental floss! Honestly, works wonderfully! You can get it waxed, for easier movement through beads, and it's super durable! (won't break, or fray under normal circumstances - also holds up to being wet really well...) Go for the heavier gauged floss, it's slightly wider than regular, while still being narrow enough to make several passes through seed beads. Hope your daughter enjoys her hobby!

Janice & Sara