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BeadTec DragonThread - Gold/Tan | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

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DragonThread is one of the first bead weaving threads designed for beading instead of fishing. The braided and fused polyethylene microfibers provide incredible strength and durability while also being slightly thinner than either Wildfire or Fireline at the same four pound test. DragonThread will help you to design with confidence.
  • Longer spools (10% more thread): DragonThread is measured in meters instead of yards, giving approximately 10% more thread per spool than Fireline or Wildfire.
  • Thinner and stronger than Fireline or Wildfire
  • 3 Colors: Black, white (crystal), green
  • Reduced Plastic Waste: DragonThread is packaged on smaller spools to be more eco-friendly, reducing plastic waste by 65%!
  • Fuseable & Burnable just like other braided & fused polyethylene threads.
  • Lower Pricepoint: Significantlly lower costs per meter compared to Fireline or Wildfire. .005" is comparable to (and slightly thinner than) Fireline 4lb test .006" is comparable to (and slightly thinner than) Fireline 6lb test
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    BeadTec DragonThread - Gold/Tan | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

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    Item Description

    DragonThread is one of the first bead weaving threads designed for beading instead of fishing. The braided and fused polyethylene microfibers provide incredible strength and durability while also being slightly thinner than either Wildfire or Fireline at the same four pound test. DragonThread will help you to design with confidence.
  • Longer spools (10% more thread): DragonThread is measured in meters instead of yards, giving approximately 10% more thread per spool than Fireline or Wildfire.
  • Thinner and stronger than Fireline or Wildfire
  • 3 Colors: Black, white (crystal), green
  • Reduced Plastic Waste: DragonThread is packaged on smaller spools to be more eco-friendly, reducing plastic waste by 65%!
  • Fuseable & Burnable just like other braided & fused polyethylene threads.
  • Lower Pricepoint: Significantlly lower costs per meter compared to Fireline or Wildfire. .005" is comparable to (and slightly thinner than) Fireline 4lb test .006" is comparable to (and slightly thinner than) Fireline 6lb test
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