According to Beadalon's design experts, the essential thing to know about beading wire is that the higher the number of strands, the more flexible the wire. 49 Strand, for instance, is more flexible than 7 Strand. TIP: always choose a beading wire that fills as much of the hole as possible

There are a number of factors to consider when choosing the right beading wire for your design. The first thing to think about is how much flexibility your design will need. A bracelet, for example, needs more flexibility -- it needs to wrap around the wrist in a small circle; it's likely to get caught on clothing or a corner. Bracelets have to be able to withstand a lot of wear and tear. However, a simple beaded necklace may not need to be as flexible.

• 49 Strand beading wire for designs that require extreme flexibility eg. bracelet
• 19 Strand for designs that require good flexibility
• 7 Strand for designs that require some flexibility eg. beaded necklace.