Acculon Stringing Wire is constructed of either 3 or 7 micro spun, stainless steel wires woven together and then nylon coated. It is the most inexpensive nylon coated wire available, and it is a great all purpose wire for beginners, or when you don't want to add significant costs in stringing wire to your jewelry.
Acculon offers some flexibility and kink resistance, but not as much as Soft Flex. This is due to the number of strands inside the nylon coating. The basic rule of nylon coated stringing wire is: more strands = more flexibility.
To attach a clasp to any nylon coated steel wire, you will need to use Crimp beads (see our
Metal Beads and Findings section). The diameter you will need depends on the beads you are stringing. Choose a size that will offer you the highest strength, while allowing for the best "drape". Strength is determined by the number of strands and the diameter of the wire. The heavier the beads, the larger the diameter needed.
Acculon Wire Sizes and Information on using them
| .012 diameter (3 strand) |
Use for stringing very light beads such as seed beads or 3mm Austrian Crystal. |
| .015 diameter (3 strand) |
Use for stringing light to medium beads, such as 4mm and 6mm beads in stone or glass. |
| .018 diameter (3 strand) |
Use for stringing medium weight beads, such as beads up to 8mm in stone, crystal, or glass. |
| .020 diameter (7 strand) |
Use for stringing medium to heavy beads, such as 8mm and 10mm beads in stone, crystal, or glass. |
| .022 diameter (7 strand) |
Use for stringing heavy or abrasive (rough holed) beads, such as 10mm and larger sized beads. |
| .024 diameter (7 strand) |
Use for stringing very heavy or abrasive (rough holed) beads. |
| .015 diameter (21 strand) |
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| .018 diameter (21 strand) |
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| .015 diameter (49 strand) |
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| .018 diameter (49 strand) |
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Available in Stainless Steel Silver color
Acculon Stringing Wire
