Fiber Basics -- Jewelry Making Basics # 1

Fiber Basics 

Jewelry Making Basics # 1

There lots of varieties in fibers that can be used for jewelry making. Options vary from linen, cotton, jute, hemp yarns, etc. In this post we will discuss what all yarns are available to be used in jewelry making.

Cotton

Cotton warp thread is a very strong cord, tightly twisted, and hence is quite useful for weaving. It’s a favorite of weavers and jewelry makers. Since cotton is slightly soft than linen, hence cotton and linen work well together. Use linen as filler cords while knotting over them with cotton.

Cotton Embroidery Floss

The advantage of using cotton embroidery floss is that it comes in multiple colors. These threads are easy to work with. Since these aren’t strong enough to use by themselves, you can knot them over filler cords.

Crochet Cotton

Crochet cotton works well when knotted over other cords. If it is too soft, it becomes fuzzy and doesn’t hold its shape.

Hemp

What makes hemp good for jewelry making is that Hemp is less expensive, smoother and much strong. It comes in many colors. It may have irregular bumps, which can either be used to provide texture or may be removed by cutting off that portion.

Linen

Linen is a fine and smooth cord. While buying linen cords pay attention to the ply number, which means how many cords, are twisted together. Five ply is very strong, but three ply also works well enough and makes a smaller knot. Linen cords typically come in black, brown, blue, white, red and natural colors.

Yarn

Yarns are available in different materials and varied colors. Usually silk, rayon, nylon and acrylic yarns works as good material for knotting. Some yarns come with metallic threads embedded in them and hence provide an extra sheen. Yarn ends have a tendency to get frayed and hence you may need to seal them by dabbing some glue or burning the ends.

Other Fibers

Apart from above choices, you can use any other thread also. One important thing to keep in mind is its thickness. If its too thin, then you may need to combine it another cords to provide the required strength.

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