🔹 FireLine Braided Beading Thread – 6 lb (Smoke & Crystal)

FireLine 6 lb is the most popular and versatile strength, offering the perfect balance between thickness and durability. It’s strong enough for everyday jewelry while still threading comfortably through most standard beads.

Best for

• Seed beads (8/0–11/0)

• Czech glass beads

• Light crystal projects

• Bracelets, earrings, small pendants

Why choose 6 lb FireLine

• Strong enough for daily-wear jewelry

• Excellent tension control

• Handles multiple passes without shredding

• Trusted by professional bead artists

Available options

• Colors: Smoke, Crystal

• Lengths: 50 yards, 125 yards

Recommended for

Makers who want one thread that does it all. If you only stock one FireLine size, this is the most reliable all-purpose option.

Pound test (lb) refers to the maximum tensile strength of the thread — in simple terms, how much force the thread can withstand before breaking.

FireLine is rated by breaking strength, not thickness alone.

In plain language:

• 4 lb = breaks at ~4 pounds of force

• 6 lb = breaks at ~6 pounds of force

• 8 lb = breaks at ~8 pounds of force

As pound test increases:

• The thread becomes stronger

• The diameter becomes slightly thicker

• It handles heavier beads and higher tension better

💡 Important: Higher pound test does not mean “better” for every project.
The best choice depends on bead hole size, bead weight, and stitch type.

FireLine is manufactured by Berkley, but is widely trusted in professional beadwork for its exceptional strength-to-diameter ratio.