There are two types of thread conditioners available: Thread Heaven, which is a commercially prepared conditioner, or microcrystalline beeswax. Either one of these can be found in your local bead shop or from an online beading supply source.
How to Prepare Nylon Beading Thread
From Jennifer VanBenschoten, former About.com Guide
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Choose Your Thread Conditioner
A cake of microcrystalline beeswax used for conditioning nylon beading thread.
Jennifer VanBenschoten
The second step to preparing your thread for beading is to condition it.
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