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Stretch Magic elastic cord by Pepperell for stretch bracelets and other no-clasp jewelry, in clear, black and pearl, from 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm.

Use the thickest cord that fits your beads, and pre-stretch it before stringing so gaps don't appear later. Tie a surgeon's knot under slight tension, add a dab of glue and hide the knot in a large-hole bead.

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Good to know

  • Stretch Magic is made by Pepperell, sized by diameter: 0.5, 0.7, 1 and 1.5 mm.
  • Pre-stretch the cord before stringing, or gaps can appear in the finished piece later.
  • Stretch cord is knotted, not clasped: tie a surgeon's knot and hide it in a large-hole bead.
  • Use the thickest cord that fits your beads; crystals and rough holes are hard on elastic.
  • Roll stretch bracelets on, and keep them away from perfume, chemicals and sun.

Questions & answers

How do I finish a stretch cord bracelet so it lasts?

Pre-stretch the cord, tie a surgeon's knot under slight tension, add a dab of glue and tuck the knot into a large-hole bead. Use the thickest cord that fits your beads, and roll the bracelet on rather than stretching it over your hand.

How do I make a stretch bracelet last longer?

Use the thickest cord that fits your beads, ream rough holes (crystals are hard on elastic), and pre-stretch the cord before stringing. Roll the bracelet on rather than stretching it over your hand, and keep it away from perfume, chemicals and sun.

What needle should I use with stretch cord?

A big-eye, twisted-wire or elastic cord needle. These are made for stringing cord in a single pass; regular beading needles are for beadweaving thread.

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