---
product_id: 1264390
title: "Beadalon 49 Strand Stainless Steel Bead Stringing Wire, .018 in / 0.46 mm, Bright, 100 ft / 31 m"
brand: "beadalon"
price: "C$4097"
currency: NIO
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Beadalon"
url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/1264390-beadalon-49-strand-stainless-steel-bead-stringing-wire-018-in
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region: Nicaragua
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# 0.018 in (0.46 mm) diameter - perfect balance 49 micro-strands for max flexibility Made in USA since 1976 - trusted quality Beadalon 49 Strand Stainless Steel Bead Stringing Wire, .018 in / 0.46 mm, Bright, 100 ft / 31 m

**Brand:** beadalon
**Price:** C$4097
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✨ String brilliance that lasts a lifetime!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Beadalon 49 Strand Stainless Steel Bead Stringing Wire, .018 in / 0.46 mm, Bright, 100 ft / 31 m by beadalon
- **How much does it cost?** C$4097 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/1264390-beadalon-49-strand-stainless-steel-bead-stringing-wire-018-in)

## Best For

- beadalon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted beadalon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable Nylon Coating:** Clear protective layer keeps wire bright and prevents fraying
- • **Trusted Heritage Brand:** Beadalon’s USA-made wire has powered jewelry makers since 1976
- • **Future-Proof Your Designs:** Strong enough to withstand daily wear and even car-pulling strength tests
- • **Unmatched Flexibility & Strength:** 49 micro-wires stranded for ultimate bend without breakage
- • **Precision Diameter for Perfect Fit:** 0.018 inch thickness fits most beads, ensuring professional finish

## Overview

Beadalon 49 Strand Stainless Steel Bead Stringing Wire is a premium 0.018 inch (0.46 mm) diameter jewelry wire made from 49 micro-stranded stainless steel wires coated with clear nylon. Manufactured in the USA since 1976, it offers unmatched flexibility, durability, and strength—ideal for professional jewelry designers and DIY makers aiming for flawless, long-lasting necklaces and bracelets.

## Description

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Review: Best Stringing Wire for Most Glass Beads - Bar None! - I love 49 strand beading wire. You can't beat it for flexibility, and the strength is almost astonishing to behold. In fact, I pulled my Volkswagen Beetle with a necklace (in neutral, emergency brake not in use) to show a friend how strong the wire was. I have since done so with other cars, just to repeat my results and astonish people. Because of the strength of this wire, I always, always, always incorporate a split jump ring (not a split ring, which looks like a little keychain) into all of my necklace designs. Heaven forbid a necklace gets caught on something while a person is wearing it. The necklace would break someone's neck before giving way, if it did give way. But back to the great things about 49 strand wire. Besides being perfect for necklaces, it is also more than durable enough for bracelets, which take tons of abuse. If you use the proper size 49 strand stringing wire with a properly crimped sterling silver crimp bead to close it, that piece of jewelry will likely outlast you. I make all of my jewelry with permanence in mind, so this is the best stuff to use as my jewelry's foundation. To determine the correct size wire for a project, use the largest diameter wire that will easily fit through your beads. Glass beads usually require 0.18 wire or larger. Heavy lampwork beads get 0.24 wire and small seed beads to fill the large hole, which keeps the large bead from flopping around. The smaller 0.015 inch wire is perfect for pearls and gemstones, which normally have very small holes. If you use beading wire that is too small for the job, it might be easier to string, but the beads will rub against the nylon coating of the wire eventually removing it. The wire will then fray and break, causing all your beads to roll uselessly onto the ground, perhaps getting lot forever. Large holed beads on small diameter beading wire hang incorrectly on the wire, making you look totally amateur. Most makers of handmade jewelry suffer from other people thinking that their jewelry is "the same stuff I can get at XXX-Mart for $5" and perfectly wired handmade jewelry is just another way to dispel that myth. Your unique one-of-a-kind designs are another good way to show the value of artisan made jewelry. For an all-around useful wire, this size (0.018) is the most useful. Some gemstones and pearls will fit on it (especially crystal pearls), and it's easy to thread crystals and pressed glass beads on this diameter. If you absolutely must use this wire with a large holed (lampwork) bead, put a spacer on the wire first, then enough seed beads to just fit in the large bead's hole both in diameter and length, taking up the extra room between the large bead and the wire, so it will hang right and not flop around. Lastly string the large holed bead and another spacer to hide those seed beads and keep them from running away on you. Usually lampwork beads are strung in this manner. I use clear seed beads for just this kind of thing. No matter what type of project you're making, the stringing material is usually the least expensive component, even if you use the best. And this is the best. Rather than saving a few pennies on a cheaper wire and worrying that your project will break and come back to you, use 49 strand beading wire and be confident that your projects will be car-pulling strong!
Review: Top quality beading wire - This is my favorite necklace making wire it’s durable and flexible- I buy it everytime I run low

## Features

- USE: Jewelry wire for stringing of all types of beads and gemstones for jewelry making necklaces, bracelets, and beading crafts. Highest quality option for jewelry designers and DIY makers.
- MOST FLEXIBLE: Made of 49 micro-wires of .925 Sterling Silver stranded together with a protective nylon coating. Strong and durable jewelry wire with the most flexibility.
- COLOR: Clear nylon coating over bright stainless steel wire.
- TIPS: Use the largest diameter wire possible that will pass through the smallest bead hole in your design. Refer to the spool label for choosing the correct size crimp beads/tubes.
- MADE IN USA. All wire is not created equal. Beadalon has manufactured wire in the USA since 1976. Beadalon is a leading brand of innovative products for Do-It-Yourself jewelry making and crafts.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0010L58AA |
| Best Sellers Rank | #28,615 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #147 in Jewelry Making Wire |
| Brand | Beadalon |
| Color | Bright |
| Date First Available | December 3, 2007 |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00035926046054 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
| Item model number | JW11T-1 |
| Manufacturer | Beadalon |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 3.3 x 2.75 x 0.6 inches |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Jewelry making: necklaces, bracelets, and beading crafts |
| UPC | 035926046054 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Beadalon
- **Color:** Bright
- **Finish Type:** Polished
- **Item Weight:** 9.07 g
- **Material:** Stainless Steel

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Stringing Wire for Most Glass Beads - Bar None!
*by K***O on September 22, 2012*

I love 49 strand beading wire. You can't beat it for flexibility, and the strength is almost astonishing to behold. In fact, I pulled my Volkswagen Beetle with a necklace (in neutral, emergency brake not in use) to show a friend how strong the wire was. I have since done so with other cars, just to repeat my results and astonish people. Because of the strength of this wire, I always, always, always incorporate a split jump ring (not a split ring, which looks like a little keychain) into all of my necklace designs. Heaven forbid a necklace gets caught on something while a person is wearing it. The necklace would break someone's neck before giving way, if it did give way. But back to the great things about 49 strand wire. Besides being perfect for necklaces, it is also more than durable enough for bracelets, which take tons of abuse. If you use the proper size 49 strand stringing wire with a properly crimped sterling silver crimp bead to close it, that piece of jewelry will likely outlast you. I make all of my jewelry with permanence in mind, so this is the best stuff to use as my jewelry's foundation. To determine the correct size wire for a project, use the largest diameter wire that will easily fit through your beads. Glass beads usually require 0.18 wire or larger. Heavy lampwork beads get 0.24 wire and small seed beads to fill the large hole, which keeps the large bead from flopping around. The smaller 0.015 inch wire is perfect for pearls and gemstones, which normally have very small holes. If you use beading wire that is too small for the job, it might be easier to string, but the beads will rub against the nylon coating of the wire eventually removing it. The wire will then fray and break, causing all your beads to roll uselessly onto the ground, perhaps getting lot forever. Large holed beads on small diameter beading wire hang incorrectly on the wire, making you look totally amateur. Most makers of handmade jewelry suffer from other people thinking that their jewelry is "the same stuff I can get at XXX-Mart for $5" and perfectly wired handmade jewelry is just another way to dispel that myth. Your unique one-of-a-kind designs are another good way to show the value of artisan made jewelry. For an all-around useful wire, this size (0.018) is the most useful. Some gemstones and pearls will fit on it (especially crystal pearls), and it's easy to thread crystals and pressed glass beads on this diameter. If you absolutely must use this wire with a large holed (lampwork) bead, put a spacer on the wire first, then enough seed beads to just fit in the large bead's hole both in diameter and length, taking up the extra room between the large bead and the wire, so it will hang right and not flop around. Lastly string the large holed bead and another spacer to hide those seed beads and keep them from running away on you. Usually lampwork beads are strung in this manner. I use clear seed beads for just this kind of thing. No matter what type of project you're making, the stringing material is usually the least expensive component, even if you use the best. And this is the best. Rather than saving a few pennies on a cheaper wire and worrying that your project will break and come back to you, use 49 strand beading wire and be confident that your projects will be car-pulling strong!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top quality beading wire
*by M***S on November 13, 2025*

This is my favorite necklace making wire it’s durable and flexible- I buy it everytime I run low

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just Right
*by R***W on August 4, 2025*

Love this beading wire. I use it to make Anglican prayer beads. It is just the right thickness to give flexibility yet sturdiness. I have purchased many rolls.

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