{"title":"Adding Thread Using the Magic Knot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeed to add a new length of thread to your beadwork? Danielle Wickes demonstrates how to seamlessly add thread to a project using FireLine or KO Beading Thread and a Thread Zap. This simple technique helps create a secure, tidy transition so you can keep stitching with confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H7eyjUcJPGw?si=eojhspQgYA6E51iS\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch the video above or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/H7eyjUcJPGw?si=BIydEBsR1sis0MR2\"\u003eon the beadshop.com YouTube Channel.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fireline-4lb-crystal","title":"Fireline- 4lb Crystal, 15 Yards","description":"\u003cp\u003eFireline is considered by many to be the strongest fiber you can get for bead stringing. In beadweaving where strength can be critical (crystals and other beads can cut your thread), Fireline is the go-to. It is a pre-waxed braided cord consisting of gel-spun polyethylene, which is known as the strongest fiber, per diameter, ever created. It has unbelievably high tensile strength. It will fit a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/products\/beading-needles-12-4pack\"\u003e#12 English beading needle\u003c\/a\u003e. Made in America by Berkley, a very respected company in the fishing industry, and distributed by The Beadsmith. We recommend cutting Fireline with a scissors or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/products\/maxi-shear-flush-wire-cutter\"\u003eXuron Maxi Shear Flush Cutters\u003c\/a\u003e. Fireline is not intended to be used with crimp beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by the spool of 15 yards.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50457519940,"sku":"fireline-crystal-4lb-15yd","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/products\/crystal-fireline.jpg?v=1508210586"},{"product_id":"fireline-4lb-smoke-grey","title":"Fireline- 4lb Smoke Grey, 15 Yards","description":"\u003cp\u003eFireline is considered by many the strongest fiber you can get for bead stringing. In beadweaving where strength can be critical (crystals and other beads can cut your thread), Fireline is the go-to. It is a pre-waxed braided cord consisting of gel-spun polyethylene, which is known as the strongest fiber, per diameter, ever created. It has unbelievably high tensile strength. It will fit a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/products\/beading-needles-12-4pack\"\u003e#12 English beading needle\u003c\/a\u003e. Made in America by Berkley, a well-respected company in the fishing industry, and distributed by The Beadsmith. We recommend cutting Fireline with a flush cutter. Fireline is not intended to be used with crimp beads. We have found that color can come off the Smoke Grey while beading and the way to avoid this is to run a paper towel or dryer sheet along the thread before you use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by the spool of 15 yards.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50457552388,"sku":"fireline-smoke-grey-4lb-15yd","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/products\/smoke-fireline.jpg?v=1508210587"},{"product_id":"fireline-6lb-crystal-15-yards","title":"Fireline-6lb Crystal, 15 Yards","description":"\u003cp\u003eFireline is considered by many to be the strongest fiber you can get for bead stringing. In beadweaving where strength can be critical (crystals and other beads can cut your thread), Fireline is the go-to. It is a pre-waxed braided cord consisting of gel-spun polyethylene, which is known as the strongest fiber, per diameter, ever created. It has unbelievably high tensile strength.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt will fit a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/products\/beading-needles-12-4pack\"\u003e#12 English beading needle\u003c\/a\u003e. We recommend cutting Fireline with a scissors or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/products\/maxi-shear-flush-wire-cutter\"\u003eXuron Maxi Shear Flush Cutters\u003c\/a\u003e. Fireline is not intended to be used with crimp beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in America by Berkley, a very respected company in the fishing industry, and distributed by The Beadsmith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by the spool of 15 yards.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40645467013168,"sku":"fireline-crystal-6lb-15yd","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/files\/FL06CR15_1.jpg?v=1721933448"},{"product_id":"fireline-6lb-smoke-grey-15-yards","title":"Fireline-6lb Smoke Grey, 15 Yards","description":"\u003cp\u003eFireline is considered by many to be the strongest fiber you can get for bead stringing. In beadweaving where strength can be critical (crystals and other beads can cut your thread), Fireline is the go-to. It is a pre-waxed braided cord consisting of gel-spun polyethylene, which is known as the strongest fiber, per diameter, ever created. It has unbelievably high tensile strength.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt will fit a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/products\/beading-needles-12-4pack\"\u003e#12 English beading needle\u003c\/a\u003e. We recommend cutting Fireline with a scissors or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/products\/maxi-shear-flush-wire-cutter\"\u003eXuron Maxi Shear Flush Cutters\u003c\/a\u003e. Fireline is not intended to be used with crimp beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in America by Berkley, a very respected company in the fishing industry, and distributed by The Beadsmith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by the spool of 15 yards.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40645469306928,"sku":"fireline-smoke-6lb-15yd","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/products\/fireline-15-yards-smoke.jpg?v=1669081611"},{"product_id":"thread-zap-thread-burner-replacement-tip","title":"Thread Zap Rechargeable Thread Burner Replacement Tips (2 pack)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEven The Beadsmith Rechargeable Thread Burner needs new tips every once in a while! So, we always try to keep the replacement tips in stock. Be sure to handle with care as the heating element is easily damaged if bent or dropped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold in Package of 2 Tips.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43384206655536,"sku":"tool-replacement-tip-beadsmith-rechargeable-thread-burner","price":8.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-09at6.58.52PM.png?v=1783638828"},{"product_id":"thread-zap-rechargeable-thread-burner","title":"Thread Zap Rechargeable Thread Burner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNow a thread burner that we can recharge! Bye Bye Batteries! Technology comes to beading... finally! We have loved Eurotool's Thread Burner (and have for years), but this is a game-changer. Both Kate and Danielle have tested it multiple times and love it. Plus it comes with an extra tip. Way to go!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e It is tailor-made for eliminating frayed ends of \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003esynthetic\u003c\/span\u003e thread or cord (including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/ko\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/c-lon\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eC-Lon, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/chinese-knotting-cord\"\u003eChinese Knotting Cord\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/fireline\"\u003eFireline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e). It will not work with linen, cotton or silk threads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlease Note: The tip is a delicate heating element and can be damaged by bending, overuse, or exposing to moisture. The Beadsmith Thread Burner is guaranteed for 30 days from purchase. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReplacement tips are available for purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold Individually.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43384210653232,"sku":"tool-beadsmith-rechargeable-thread-burner","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/files\/Beadsmith_Rechargeable_Thread_Burner.png?v=1783637114"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/collections\/Screenshot_2026-07-09_at_8.57.09_PM.png?v=1783657240","url":"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/adding-thread-using-the-magic-knot.oembed","provider":"Beadshop.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}