u/Downtown-Badger-249

I’ve noticed there are a lot of other beaders and jewellers especially crystal/hippy/fairy core jewellery that also use string. I like using string but my only concern is that it is flimsy and could break easily whilst being out and about. I’m just wondering how other people that use string do this? What kind of string do you use? I’m using the 0.5mm waxed polyester cord, I buy that size because it’s the only string that fits through the holes in the beads, if I buy any bigger it won’t fit into the holes. I was wondering if anyone had any advice as I like using string to make jewellery and accessories too but this has been a problem for me since I started and I just want to find some strong string that fits through bead holes..

I like it but I think I need some better string.. can anyone recommend some good string? It’s thin string because it’s the only string that fits through the holes of the beads..

I think this is one of my favourite bracelets I made so far :)

I’ve been buying 0.5mm waxed cord from Amazon, if I buy any bigger than 0.5mm it doesn’t thread through the beads because it’s too big to fit through the bead. But the 0.5mm cord I’ve been buying isn’t too great, as you can see in the picture it always does this at the end, and when I tie knots the knots come undone easily. What string/cord do other people use and where do you buy it from? And what size? Would really appreciate some advice as I’m a bit stuck.. I did try different strings but they were too big for the beads.

I’m thinking of starting a page for my jewellery soon, but during the meantime I’m going to post my jewellery progress on here whilst I boost my confidence in jewellery making and improve on my designs. I was wondering if anyone wanted support me here on my Reddit and I was wondering if we could support each other, I would also love to see other people’s work and support their journey too.

Making jewellery has been life changing for me. I was diagnosed with adhd this year and I’ve always found it hard to stick to hobbies and jobs. I get too burnt out and depressed and overwhelmed then I can’t stick to it or live up to expectations, that’s when I start feeling like a failure, It feels like I failed at something again. But it’s different with jewellery, making jewellery doesn’t feel like a chore, it makes me feel calm. All the different colours and the sparkly beads makes me happy, it’s therapeutic and distracts me from my adhd, I feel like it’s something I can focus on. when it’s finished i feel proud that i made something with my own hands. This sounds stupid I think it’s just the routine of it, it’s repetitive and tying knots choosing the different beads and putting them on is satisfying, it’s hard to explain, it’s satisfying for my brain lol. I found the perfect hobby for my adhd. I’m hoping to build my confidence up enough to go to markets soon. I’m so thankful I found this hobby, I wish I found it sooner.

Any feedback would be appreciated:)