Any beaders out there?

[Mrsironknickers]

I've started making my own bracelets and want to sell them as I've had loads of compliments . I'm using quite large beads and have been threading on leather because it is thick and strong but I've noticed after wearing them a bit it is stretching. Has anyone got any other suggestions for what to thread on that isn't going to be too thin. Thanks!

[SewingMadMummy]

Try conditioning leather thread with beeswax or a bit of saddle soap. Remember that a little goes a long way though...

[Mrsironknickers]

What will conditioning it do?! Will it stop it stretching?

[SewingMadMummy]

Probably not so much stretching but will help to prevent cracks in the leather which would make your item unsellable...

[SewingMadMummy]

also by manipulating thread with wax you will probably help it to stretch to its limit...

[wartywarthog]

there are lots of different things you can use: rat tail, organza ribbon, wire mesh ribbon or a thicker beading thread. take a look at this site. hth

[Mrsironknickers]

Thanks, that's a good site! Have you use tigertail? I actually have some of that. Do you think it would be suitable for a bracelet? I have crimps to finish it off. Ooooooooooh, so many questions!

[wartywarthog]

no i haven't - i don't use wire - but why not give it a try? i don't really see why not!