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I was gifted a beautiful pair of scissors on a necklace. It is one of my favorites -- just so pretty, however the necklace part was metal and, well, I wanted something prettier.

So, I took some Coats & Clark carpet thread, and made my own beaded chain. It looked lovely, until it broke. No, I wasn't doing anything

-- the thread just frayed/broke. To be fair to C&C, the thread is probably 30+ years old. Hey -- we don't use that much of it, and it was white. The brown is even older, so I honestly (oh hush, and you can stop rolling your eyes too) thought it wouldn't deteriorate. Dang stuff is strong!

It did. I am temporarily using a thin ribbon, but would prefer "pretty beads" -- ones that won't break. In the past I've made these with silk floss -- that didn't work well/not enough strength.

Other options include that braided necklace rope stuff that come in a variety of colors. Or maybe fishing line? I've got Spiderwire (green stuff/fishermen will know it) So, what would you use?

I'd prefer to have something beaded (just because I have these pretty beads I like) but am not going to redo this every few months. Your guidance is appreciated.

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janice142
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Rayon threads which come in continuous hanks such as that produced by Edmar and many others. The heavier ones would be beautiful. Very sturdy.

Dianne

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Dianne Lewandowski

I would check with the beading stores for heavy thread, that's used for necklaces. There is certainly a good variety around. I'm not sure if I would use a wire type, sounds too stiff to me.

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StitchingNut

Honestly, hit the bead section of your local craft shop, get some "tiger tail" or beading wire and pick your beads and some crimps and jump rings.

Remove the original chain, attach and crimp the wire (cut to about 6 inches longer than you want it to be) and start beading....

Email me off list if you need more help....

C
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Cheryl Isaak

There is some really nice wire in colors that you could crochet into a "bead" pattern. Or, you could just use some Beadalon or Nymo and actually bead it. Or, how about silk ribbon - a yard or so shouldn't cost that much.

Ellice

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ellice

Hi, I know that this may not be what you are thinking about, but it is a quick way. You could use an already beaded chain and attach the scissors to it. You can probably find some in local stores. I mention this because I wear a lanyard for work and the traditional ones are not attractive. I had come into quite a collection of beaded necklaces from DH' aunt and I now enterchange my ID with the beaded chains. Some have larger chain loops between the beads and they work better for attaching the ID. They have prooved to be durable.

Or you can use your own beads and the clear fishing line. That would be very strong! Have fun with it!

YC

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yarncharmer

Great ideas ladies -- I'd not considered using those little snap gizmo hook things. Mind blank, but that will be great! All I'd have to do is have one on each end and I could change colors easily. Thank you.

I've used rayons -- not enough strength for when it catches on something -- and it will. I've got the rayons and some silks too -- never tried a silk ribbon though... (ponders)

The problem I'm seeing on this end *Using the thin ribbon at present) is that the knots tied in the ribbon are coming loose. I can stitch it, but... well, the ribbon thing might be better if it was tied at the back rather than on each side of the scissor holder part. Sewing it (just a stitch would work) but then I'm "stuck" with the color. And the ribbon will get grungy (long hair) so...

So, in conclusion, the snap gizmo hook things is a definite "yes" and the tiger wire? Will have to see that in person. I suppose I'll just "have" to visit a bead store. It's a sacrifice (grin) and if you believe that, I've got a lovely bridge for sale in Brooklyn.

Thank you again.

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janice142

In message , janice142 writes

Better to use Soft Flex beading wire than Tiger tail. Tiger tail kinks. Also we beading people use Fire Line fishing thread that can be tied and calottes can be used to hold the ends If you use beading wires you need to buy crimps and pliers to crimp them properly. Pity I do not live near you or I could have done it for you.

Another idea is to get some thread used for pearls. You can then knot between each bead. Then if it does break you only lose the bead where it breaks, not the whole string full.

Shirley

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Shirley Shone

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