Griffin Silk Thread or Cord

GRIFFIN 100% Natural Silk, since 1866, originates from the high-quality centre (filament silk) of the silk cocoon thread and is twisted three times. This sleek thread has the characteristic luster and the irresistible natural beauty of pure natural silk. 

Choose from 21 colors and 13 different thread sizes.  Each Card contains two metres (approx. 79 inch) of 100% natural thread with a stainless steel needle attached.

• Sizes 1 through 3 are for very delicate, small hole beads. Or if you are wanting a more visible knot with smaller hole beads, crystals or pearls.
• If you are knotting natural or crystal pearls size 4 or 6 are better choices.
• Sizes 7 through 10 work nicely with many beads from larger hole seed beads through to some semi-precious stones.
• Size 12, 14 and 16 work well for a wide variety of metal or natural or manmade stone beads.
• If stringing rather than knotting use the largest size thread for the bead hole so the beads don't move around.
• Unravel your silk completely and stretch it out to reduce the kinks. As you use it the kinks will smooth out. You can also wet the silk, wring it out and hang it overnight with a weight at the bottom if you want to remove the kinks. Take care with the needle end.