The Best String For Waist Beads 

I'll look into it. I have gotten so many new suggestions. I wanna try a few out before coming up with a part two. No hurry. Thanks!

Oh good one. Have to try that for my new waistbeads 👏

Why six? Do you wear them at the same time?

Hi, I'll have to try that. What kind of floss and do you double or triple it? Are they elastic?

I'm going to have to try this. I'm wearing 8, the oldest is now 3 years. They are made with mercerized cotton thread or embroidery floss, but sometimes I can't buy it when I need it.

You're welcome Lovely! 😊

How many strands stretch cord do you use for each

I agree

@@sexysdub it depends on the size of bead. Standard size beads is usually a 6. Because the stretch cords are fairly thick I would only recommend one string and tying 2 knots.

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You're welcome!

Thanks for sharing!! I like that cord for myself too

Thanks for sharing.

What is the life span with this method?

@@lilmspinki09 The life span is literally forever unless you cut it yourself. You would have to measure yourself and use either lobster claws or the screw on closures for them. I’ve had a pair for 10 years; I haven’t worn it in about 3 years, but they’re still in tact.

So fishing wire?? or do you have a link to what you use

Question, Can you use this and not use any clasps?

How's the stretch on them? How are they holding up and how many times do you double or triple them when stringing your beads?

How's the stretch on them? How are they holding up and how many times do you double or triple them when stringing your beads?

I have gotten some strange suggestions too. I will be making an updated video with my experience of other strings I have been trying. Thanks for watching!

Silk cord

did you use silk? i’m thinking of using it too

I like fireline

Is it stronger with the beeswax

I'm sure they would if they aren't secured enough. I was simply showing the one's I have used over an extended period of time, and which one I am satisfied with now. Thanks for watching!

Did you figure out the answer to your questions ?

@@Kimonique no omg I even forgot I asked this. Lmao 🤣🤦🏾‍♀️

My preference is elastic so I can alternate however if you’re wearing them to aid fertility or to track weight loss I’d go for cotton string🤍

@@liilykh4n thank you

There's a page on ig called captialbeads also if you Google where to buy seed beads from you get options. Fire mountain is kinda pricey. I got some from ebay from a place called korabeads but their prices fluctuate

You're very welcome. Thank you!

That part sis 🥴🤭

@@ziannaree5520 energy

Chech out the waist bead Playlist, I have 2 spinner reviews on here. I have never experienced molding on string or beads. The dry almost as fast as your skin

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Thanks for the support

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You can so what you like. It depends on the reason you are wearing them. If it is for fat loss or manifesting, you would usually keep them on. If its simply adornment, then you can remove them daily if you like.

@@LoveJhanelle Thank you 😀

It's coming. Thank you for the support

Yes, absolutely

You are welcome, lovely!

💗

same here! my father has brought me bracelets from liberia 2 years ago and they are still on my arm, the bracelets do not stretch at all and are kind of a struggle to put them on. i’m trying to figure out what did they use back home so i can buy it haha

Yeah, not the best.

If you have a Michaels craft or Joanns look for mercerized cotton aunt Lydia's brand. Look for size 10 double the strand if using small beads with a beading needle and triple it if your using size 6 beeds or larger. This is comparable to the African traditional way of making waist beads. and they are a more permanent option. Sorry for the long reply😊

@@ashley4564 thank you for the detailed reply. Very helpful

@@LoveJhanelle Thank you! for sharing some great tips I didn't know about. I definitely subscribed and have a blessed and prosperous New year!

@@ashley4564 I just ordered some I pray it works☺️☺️

Only if it's too tight...waistbeads are also for monitoring your weight, so if it's getting a lil too snug on you, that's a sign you're either bloated, or gaining weight

Depends on materials!!!! Can't use cheap stuff

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All beads can be removed with a clasp

Good idea

Aside from the ones featured in this video, I'll suggest trying a few. I haven't had any issues with any stretch cord I have every use, including the ones featured in this video. I wish you luck!

Sounds like you have a problem then. Good luck with that! ❤

@@LoveJhanelle 🤣🤣🤣

Wow. Her response was extremely rude! Let me find another video 🥴

@@dejavu7685 I'm hollering 🤣

It’s the nylon string lol!

Take a look an my more recent videos. Thanks for watching!

Nymo string is made from Nylon and not all are coated in bees wax. You can try fishing line. Also Kite string would be considered vegan. There are planty...

@@LoveJhanelle Thank you!!!

@@LoveJhanelle what size on Nymo string you use?

I haven't experienced dye getting on my skin. Most of the beads I use aren't painted

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I have since updated my string

@@LoveJhanelle hello love did you do an updated video on thread?

Sometimes that material is harder to knot, I like using cloth, I’ve had mines on for over a year and it’s stood the way it is

It isn't

@@LoveJhanelle ok. I was asking because I have started using a mercerized cotton Coats & Clark thread that I really like so far. Have you tried it?

I've tried that upholstery thread but not sure if it was mercerized but I find it frey a bit while threading and after a few months it pop

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It sounds like you have too much space between your beads. The only cord I have experienced pinching from has been that clear elastic.

@@LoveJhanelle you know what.. Youre probably right.. I tried tying them as tightly as possible & the string kept slipping around & i gave up lol 😅🤦 but thank you! Will definitely have to try again!

@@jennifercardenas7229 it is so hard tying them on yourself.....

@@sexysdub okay so i figured it out... The more strings there are the tighter the beads will be stay in place making them not a problem to tie 😌 i did 6strings on size 11beads & 👌

@@jennifercardenas7229 coolbeans! What type of thread do you use. I use Coates and the most i can thread most beads is 5 strands

It should. You can only know for sure by trying it out for yourself

I bought some as well but after a while it starts to frey and wear out if you wear them permanently

@@bajanqt123 I'm still searching for a good string.

@@fj4396 so am I, I have 13 strands I have been wearing for the last 5-6 yrs but over the yrs some have pop and I redo them. I use mainly 30lb or double 14lb fishing line and I use a crimp and crimp cover when I do. I also used spider wire and trilene cord (20&40lb) which is a type of fishing line I get from the fisherman store, I've tried dental floss but that freys after a while like the upholstery thread and the embroidery thread. I also use bicone beads as wells and the constant friction cause cut through those threads more easier than the fishing line. So it's a bit of a trial and error to me to see which thread is more durable especially for permanent waistbeads.

I bought some Kite string recently and will try that next

i've tried - mine broke ): now i'm here looking for other string options!

The hemp is the only thing I found durable. I have had these for almost a year

The same way cotton does

@@LoveJhanelle Will the Nylon unravel ? I know cotton string grips and will hold.

@@EH-fs2xm it's literally just like cotton

Some threads hold water for longer than others

Can I use fish cord

What's that, never heard of it

I don’t think that stretches, just an fyi

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Thank you for your well written response. The title was the reason most people watched the video, and 99.9% of viewers understood the assignment once the video was completed. Thank you for helping the others.

@@LoveJhanelle not a problem! Once I was done with it, I just said to myself I’ll try the ones that you liked most & see what I come up with. Not everyone thinks that way, most of them must expect the answer off rip (if yk what I mean)

8/0 or 6/0

Depends on the size of the string

I want to get the nymo thread does that come in different sizes?

Thank you for your reply

If you enjoy making them, and can get yourself organized

That's what I use.

So is this good for the permanent style?

Varying strings mean different size beads. Which strings in particular?

@@LoveJhanelle Nymo Nylon

My experience has been different. I have elastic waist beads that have outlasted the other strings

Awe!

Cause the best one for you may not be the best for someone else. You may favor one type of string over another, depending on lifestyle and goals with the waist beads. The video gives pros and cons to allow you to decide what is best for you. Here is an update of the string I currently use ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mFDcodV44C8.html

You hear what you want to. I told my opinion of all good and bad.