| Specifications |
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C-LONŽ
THREAD SIZE AA |
C-LONŽ
THREAD SIZE D |
C-LONŽ
BEAD CORD |
C-LONŽ
MICRO CORD |
| COLORS |
39 |
36 |
64 |
8 |
| BREAKING STRENGTH |
appr. 4lbs |
appr. 7lbs |
appr. 34lbs |
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| BOBBIN LENGTH |
75 yds |
69 m |
80 yds |
74 m |
86 yds |
79 m |
320 yds |
293 m |
| BOBBIN DIAMETER |
7/8" |
23mm |
1" |
25mm |
1-3/16" |
30mm |
1-3/16" |
30mm |
| BOBBIN HEIGHT |
3/8" |
10mm |
7/16" |
11mm |
1-5/8" |
41mm |
1-5/8" |
41mm |
APPR. DIAMETER OF
THREAD/CORD |
< .25mm (thinnest) |
< .25mm |
< 1mm (thickest) |
< .5mm |
| MATERIAL TYPE |
Tough, high quality UV resistant nylon monocord thread |
Extra-heavy twisted multi-filament nylon cord |
| USEFUL INFO |
Tends not to fray like Nymo and does not need added wax to use it. |
Comparable to conso or mastex, excellent for stringing and micro-macrame and good for bead crochet with size 8/0 or larger seed beads. |
Ideal for bead crochet with 15/0, 11/0, or 8/0 seed beads. Economical choice for loom work with beads or mixed beads and fiber. Works well for stringing tiny holes and for off-loom beadweaving as well. |
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| More Info about C-LONŽ Thread |
| Choosing the correct size |
| Size D is suitable for use with Delicas, 11/0s, 10/0s, or larger beads. Size AA is thinner (so not as strong as D), and is best for 15/0s as well as Delicas. If your beading technique includes pulling thread through the same bead many times, then the AA is preferable. |
| Will the thread fray? |
| Not likely - C-LONŽ Thread is a nylon monocord thread in which the fibers run parallel. This gives it a flattish cross-section. Such threads are bonded to keep the fibers from separating. In the sewing world, a small amount of bonding is used. Too much prevents the thread from running freely off the bobbin when used on a sewing machine. In the beading world, however, too little bonding makes the thread more likely to fray. If you need to use a lot of Thread Heaven or beeswax with your brand of thread, it probably indicates a low level of bonding. If the thread has too much bonding agent, however, the colors may get muddy or the bonding agent can discolor the thread. After extensive testing, C-LONŽ Thread designers have determined the degree of bonding which seems to work best for bead thread use. While some people continue to use wax or a thread conditioner, many report that C-LONŽ Thread works perfectly for them as it comes off the bobbin. |
| Will the thread rub off? |
| No, it should not. It is made by the vat-dyeing process. This process involves high heat and pressure which forces the dye completely through the thread. This process is more expensive but results in a permanent dye which should not rub or wear off. |
| About dye lots |
Dye lots do change and as with yarn, it is not guaranteed that a color produced next year will be identical to one produced next week. All colors of Size AA now match Size D.
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