Which type of stranded wire should you use for your beading project? A bracelet probably doesn't need to be as flexible as a necklace does, so the 7-strand wire might be adequate for your bracelet designs.

If you are using fairly large and heavier beads, the 7-strand may not only be adequate, it may drape more regularly, especially if the center focal beads are weighty. If you're just getting started with beading, you may want to begin by using the 7-strand wire since it's the most economical, too. The 19-strand wire is probably adequate for most professional beading projects requiring a little more flexibility, but for particularly expensive pieces or very tiny light weight beads, you can't beat the 49-strand wire for both strength and flexibility.