Fireline Beading Thread: A Basic Profile and Review

Fireline is a good beading thread for beginners. While it comes in a limited number of colors, it is easy to thread on a needle, easy to use, does not tangle easily, and is extremely difficult to pierce with a needle. It is a very stiff beading thread and the heavier weights are suitable for use with metal seed beads, bugle beads and crystals where the sharp edges of the beads may cut other threads. It is somewhat more expensive than other beading threads. If you can't find Fireline in your local craft store, it can be found at most sporting goods and department stores.

What is it?
Fireline is a braided and bonded beading thread similar to fishing line. It has a stiffer feel to it than Wildfire.

What is it used for?
Fireline is primarily used for off-loom beadweaving and stringing.

What do the different sizes mean?
Fireline is sized according to pounds, similar to fishing line. 6 lb. Fireline requires 6 pounds of pressure to break it. 10 lb. Fireline requires 10 pounds of pressure to break it. The higher the pounds, the stronger the thread.

How is it sold?
Fireline is sold by the spool. It can be purchased in 50 yard, 125 yard, and 300 yard lengths.

How many colors does it come in?
Fireline comes in black and crystal clear.

Best uses for Fireline
Fireline is best used for off-loom beadweaving. It can also be used to string seed beads, small gemstones and freshwater pearls. It is generally not recommended for bead embroidery due to the stiff consistency.

Where can I buy it?
Fireline is widely available at local bead shops and on the internet. Fireline can also be purchased in large spools at sporting goods stores and in the fishing and tackle departments of department and discount stores.

How much does it cost?
A 125-yard spool of Fireline will cost approximately $20. A 300-yard spool of Fireline can be purchased from a sporting goods store for approximately $35.