I have spent a lot of time browsing the net in search of different types of cords that I could use for my projects. It's often frustrating if you don't really know where to start and what to look for. I have decided to cover several types of cords and go into detail on each one. I'll start with C-lon cord. This was the first cord I have ever used, and it served me very well! So here it goes :)
C-lon is made in the US. It is lovely to work with as it produces very elegant looking pieces. Finished jewelry items look very classy as the cord has a subtle satiny sheen. I love working with this cord!
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Specifications:
thickness: 0.9 mm
bobbin/spool size: 36 m or +/- 39 yards
type of cord: 3-ply twisted nylon thread
threadable seed bead sizes: 6/0 (4 mm) is the smallest that can be double threaded 8/0 will fit with just 1 cord
price: currently ranges from $2.5 to 6$ per bobbin
thickness: 0.5 mm
bobbin/spool size: 82 m or +/-90 yards
type of cord: 3-ply twisted nylon thread
threadable seed bead sizes: 8/0 (3 mm) is the smallest that can be double threaded 11/0 will fit on just 1 cord.
price: currently ranges from $2.5 to 5$ per bobbin
http://www.store.jewelsinfiber.com (US)
http://www.spellboundbead.co.uk (UK)
Sites like Ebay & Etsy also have a good selection.