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I would love to see a chart comparing the brands you carry and their sizes… and giving the info about what the sizes are good for (fringe, crystals, etc).

I am not a fan of wildfire thread. I used it in a project and the thread broke half way through. I have it but will only use it if I am low on other thread. Love Fireline. Have not used Dragon thread yet. Thank you for the great information I needed that. Have a great day.

I love working with Fireline! I’m always disappointed with other brands. But my favorite is the black satin, which you didn’t mention.

The DragonThread Gray size 8 is my favorite. It’s so smooth going through the beads. My next favorite is the size 6. I use the size 5 when I’m doing a project where I know I’ll be going through seed beads a lot.

I stay away from wildfire. It will fray and the coating comes off. Making it look whiter

Thanks for all the great information Allie.

I use the 4 lb test Fireline for beaded earrings where I have to go into the beads several times. Then after completing the body of the earrings, I switch to ONE G-thread for the dangles. It works really well.

Appreciate the guidance! Thank you

Hey Allie - have you tried the new S-LON FIRE thread. It’s thermally bonded like wildfire and others. I’ve always thought Wildfire was thicker than Fireline and therefore can be stiff when you need stiffness. But I love the Dragon Thread because it’s more flexible and works well with fringe. I’ve also been known to use my flat iron hair straightener on lowest setting to quickly press miyuki thread (no need to wax it) and that creates a very very silky fringe that I love. I love all the new colors of dragon thread - colors are very important to me when making jewelry.

I love your earrings. Do you have a video showing how to make them?

Such great information ❤ As a new beader this answers so many questions!

Great info I really enjoy these better beader videos. I learn a lot. I have a question about which thread would be the thinnest one to use when beading a bracelet you have to go through a lot of times?

Thank you for the great info. 😊

I do a lot of peyote and make a bracelet that is 2 sizes of crystals and 15 delicas. I use 6# fire line (I buy it at Sporting goods stores) I end up repairing a lot of my bracelets. I really appreciated the tips on flattening the thread and threading at the center. I am definitely guilty of dragging the thread the thread against the eye and hopefully not doing that will help!

Very helpful. Thank you

I have used nymo d and 13 needles for decades but as i get older i almost can't thread them. I primarily do bead weaving size 11 seed and delicas for brick, herringbone, peyote and such which reqire multiple passes of thread. I am looking at trying a 12 or 10 needle with a bonded thread like these. I am looking at a sigle strand thread because the nymo splits and frays as im trying to thread the needle. I have tried using bees wax and thread heaven to stop the fray and then sqash it with my flat nose pliers. No go. I have not tried burning it yet but am going to try before i buy any new stuff. I have a ton of nymo but I am low income and cant afford to buy more supplies of stuff i dont need. I am definitely going to get either 12 and or 10 needles as they will work with my small seed and delicas. So your thoughts and suggestions please. I have been beading since 1975 and dont want to have to quit because i cant thred the needle 😢 i also do a lot of fringe work so need the drape.

This is excellent information! It would be great if there was a comparison chart to refer to when beading.

I am a fan of the dragon bread, green foe gold and blue for pale color

Thank you, Allie, for the great information. I use Wild Fire and 6# Fire Line the most. I have Dragon Thread in both size 5 and 6 (mostly to use for fringe earrings) but they feel so thin to me for bracelets. I'm going to try the size 8, that might be what I'm looking for. 🐉🪡🧵

Hi Ali, I'm wondering, when using the thread (any of them) is it a good idea to use a single piece if thread for more than one project or get new thread for each project....thank you

What thread is best if you are working with crystal bicones? Among the Dragon thread, Fireline or Wildfire which is less likely to be cut or shredded by the possible sharp edges of the crystals?

Great video Allie! I’m wondering why you didn’t mention other thread brands like the Japanese made Miyuki or TOHO? They are beautiful threads suitable for finer beadwork and they come in an enormous amount of different colors. I understand that you wish to promote your own brand - Dragonthread. Honestly I have yet to try it. I will try it soon. Dragonthread is made in China, so if somebody wishes to support American brands who make their products in American factories then Fireline and Wildfire would perhaps be a choice for those beaders. Btw. I love your tutorial videos.

I tried the dragon thread with a big eye needle and it frayed and was difficult to work with. I have a hard time seeing to thread needles, so big eye needle is my go to. Any suggestions to avoid fraying?

I work only with crystals and natural stones, and all of these threads break, unfortunately. 2 years later, and still looking for some good thread that won't ruin my work.

what size would you use when making jewelry that is done in brick stitch

How do these threads work with crimp beads? Do you melt your knots or glue?

Can DragonThread be used for crochet? I'm looking for something thin, strong and flexable enough to be crocheted and go thru 15/0 beads.

Great review, and introduction to the new DragonThread

The most important thing is durability, the test of time. Does monofilamemt age and break faster than nylon thread?

Can you tell me please which thread handles glass beads & larger beads without breaking? Thanks in advance!

Which thread would you use for crystals?

I aman advocat for the 6pound fire line 1500 yard spool smoke. Is it possible to have some?

Not a fan of wildfire-difficult to work with!

Fireline is the best quality. No fraying, no breaking. Wildfire has more colour options, but it does not compare to Fireline‘s quality.

Fireline is the best. Wildfire is awful and tangles, and everything I've made with Dragon Thread has broken.

They are no longer making fireline or nanofil

I hate 8 lb dragon thread, it shreds. It reminds me of nymo from years ago. It splits apart and impossible to take apart!

I wish you would stop harping on the fact that fireline is made for fishing. It's a great thread, and you do it a disservice by making all the snarky remarks about catching tuna etc.