C-Lon Bead Thread Size D is a nylon monocord thread available in 36 colors. It is the standard weight beading thread for peyote, square stitch, bead weaving on and off loom, bead stitching and embroidery with seed beads and English beading needles and a better alternative to Nymo thread size D (Nymo was originally created for the shoe industry).
C-Lon Bead Thread comes in two thickness, Size D and Size AA. Size D available below is suitable for use with Delicas, 11/0s, 10/0s, or larger beads. Size AA is thinner and is best for 15/0s.> Go to Size AA.
Bobbins - 36 C-Lon + 8 S-Lon colors - Size D - Full Collection - Calico - Waterfall - Sunset Collection 78 yd / 71 m - Tex 45 - 7 lb Breaking Strength - Bobbin size 1" in Ø by 3/8" (2.5cm x 1cm) - Made in the USA
3 oz Cones –> Black & White only- NEW 1850 yd / 1691 m - Tex 45 - 7 lb Breaking Strength - Made in the USA
Unlike its siblings the C-Lon Bead Cord and C-Lon Micro Cord, this thread does not have any twist or plies, it is like a floss and it appears flat and ribbon like. It is exceptionally strong for its size and has a high resistance to abrasion. It is UV resistant and vat-dyed, the color does not rub off. The vat-dyeing process involves high heat and pressure which forces the dye completely through the thread resulting in a permanent dye. This thread is lightly bonded, but not waxed. Adding a coat of Thread Magic and/or beeswax is recommended for many applications.
Great news, as of October 2024, the factory is manufacturing C-Lon Bead Thread Size D again and Black and White are available in large 3 oz spools. However, the new prices are higher and will be reflected soon. Not all colors may be supported and discontinued colors will be marked with Disc and Low when they get low in stock. Some S-Lon Colors with unique dye lots have been added and a twisted Black S-Lon Tex 45 thread is also available. S-Lon is manufactured in the same factory as C-Lon.
Note - This thread is primarily used with seed beads when several passes are necessary and for bead embroidery. It is also great for leather wrap bracelets. C-Lon Bead Thread Size D lays flat when wrapped around the leather cord and beads. It fit easily in an English needle size 10/12, bead embroidery needles Size 10/12 or Tapestry Needles Size 28. Add a coat of beeswax to the ends to make it easier to fit into the needle. This thread can also be used for micro macrame > More
$2.00 per bobbin | $10.50 for 6 bobbins | $18.00 for 12 bobbins ON SALE regular prices | 3.00 per bobbin | $16.50 for 6 bobbins | $30.00 for 12 bobbins list price $3.25 per bobbin
The Calico Collection
CLBD-WH
CLBD-GR
CLBD-BK
CLDB-LC
CLBD-SI
CLBD-BU
CLBD-CL
CLBD-BR
CLBD-LBR
CLBD-T
CLDB-AS
CLDB-BE
White
Grey
Black
Lt Copper
Sienna
Burgundy
Chocolate
Brown
Lt Brown
Tan
Ash
Beige
Calico Collection - Set of 12 Bobbins - 1 Color Each -$21.00
$2.00 per bobbin | $10.50 for 6 bobbins | $18.00 for 12 bobbins ON SALE regular prices | 3.00 per bobbin | $16.50 for 6 bobbins | $30.00 for 12 bobbins list price $3.25 per bobbin
The Waterfall Collection
CLDB-CH
CLBD-OL
CLBD-CT
CLBD-G
CLBD-SFG
CLBD-DG
CLBD-TL
CLBD-TQB
CLBD-SB
CLBD-C
CLDB-RO
CLBD-LB
Charcoal
Olive
Chartreuse
Green
Sea Foam
Dk Green
Teal
Turquoise
Sky Blue
Capri
Royal Blue
Light Blue
Waterfall Collection - Set of 12 Bobbins - 1 Color Each - $21.00
$2.00 per bobbin | $10.50 for 6 bobbins | $18.00 for 12 bobbins ON SALE regular prices | 3.00 per bobbin | $16.50 for 6 bobbins | $30.00 for 12 bobbins list price $3.25 per bobbin
The Sunset Collection
CLDB-R
CLBD-OG
CLBD-GY
CLBD-GO
CLBD-DCR
CLBD-CR
CLBD-RS
CLBD-P
CLBD-LO
CLBD-LA
CLBD-O
CLDB-PU
Red
Orange
G Yellow
Gold
Dk Cream
Cream
Rose
Pink
Lt Orchid
Lavender
Orchid
Purple
Sunset Collection - Set of 12 Bobbins - 1 Color Each - $21.00
$2.00 per bobbin | $10.50 for 6 bobbins | $18.00 for 12 bobbins ON SALE regular prices | 3.00 per bobbin | $16.50 for 6 bobbins | $30.00 for 12 bobbins
Extra S-Lon Colors - New colors or dye lot diversions added in March 2023. While looking for color equivalents between the C-Lon and S-Lon brands, I found these colors or dye lots to be unique. Both brands are manufactured in the same thread factory and the bobbins have the same yardage.
Twisted 2-Ply Black S-Lon - A Tex 45 2-ply twisted bonded thread very similar to Tuff Bead Cord Size 0. It has a soft twist, with many rotations of the 2 plies. It can be used for the warp in loom beading projects and for stringing fine beads. The thread will not flatten like the regular C-Lon and S-Lon Bead Thread as the 2 ply are twisted and bonded together. The thread will not split when the thread is cut.
Extra S-Lon Colors NEW
Twisted S-Lon NEW
SLD-WH
SLD-S1
SLD-S2
SLD-S3
SLD-S4
SLD-S5
SLD-S6
SLD-CB
SBD-TwBK
White
Natural
Linen
Maize
Lt Maize
Sand
Greige
CapriBlue
Black
Why are some of these colors numbered and renamed? They are dye lot variations too far from their original colors to retain the same name. Here are the dye lot notes:
S1-Natural is a dye lot variation one tone lighter than Beige and more neutral with a tad less green in its hue. Labeled as Dark Cream by S-Lon.
S2-Linen is a dye lot variation lighter than Ash and more more neutral with a tad less green in its hue. It is low in stock as when I reordered the same color I got a different dye lot now named Sand. Both these dye lots were labeled as Light Brown by S-Lon.
S3-Maize is its own color, a beautiful light gold. If it was a dye lot variation of Gold, then only half of the dye was added to the dye bath. Labeled as Tan by S-Lon.
S4-Lt Maize is a dye lot in between Cream and Dark Cream with a barely noticeable touch of green added in the color mix. Labeled as Cream by S-Lon.
S5-Sand is a dye lot variation similar to Linen but a tad brighter with more gold and less green in its hue. Labeled as Light Brown by S-Lon.
S6-Greige is a dye lot variation close to C-Lon Bead Cord Beige, but not close to C-Lon Bead thread Size D Beige or Ash. Labeled as Ash by S-Lon.
SLD-CB Capri Blue Lighter than C-Lon Capri. In between C-Lon Bead Cord Carribean Blue and Blue Lagoon, whereas CLBD-C Capri is just a tad darker than Blue Lagoon and CLBD-RO Royal Blue is like C-Lon Bead Cord Capri.
SLD-WH White I bought S-Lon White when C-Lon White was out of stock, I cannot tell the difference between the 2 brands.
THE FULL COLLECTION IN LARGE BOBBIN BOX $69 for 40 Bobbins in a Box
36 of C-Lon Bead Thread Size D + 4 extra S-Lon colors with the plastic compartment box as our gift, an $8.50 value. Nested in a plastic bobbin box.
5 compartments are full, 1 has 4 bobbins plus the 4 extra S-Lon bobbins, S-1 Natural, S-3 Maize, S-4 Light Maize, and S-6 Greige. The last compartment can hold extras bobbins, needles or anything else you may want to store.
3 oz Cones NEW
Black - $27.00 - list price $33.55 For volume user - each cone has 1850 yd / 1691 m
Over 23 times the yardage of the bobbins
White - $25.00 - list price $31.48 For volume user - each cone has 1850 yd / 1691 m
Over 23 times the yardage of the bobbins
Plastic Storage Boxes
LARGE BOBBIN BOX - $8.50 Holds up to 48 C-Lon Bead Thread Size D bobbins in 6 slots.
8 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 1 1/4"H (21 cm x 10.8 cm x 3.2 cm)
Semi-transparent with a lid to keep the bobbins dust free. Shown above - Made in the USA - Bobbins not included!
SMALL BOBBIN BOX - $5.25 Holds up to 30 C-Lon Bead Thread Size D bobbins in 5 slots.
5 7/8 "L x 3 1/4"W x 1 1/4"H (15 cm x 8 cm x 3.2 cm)
Semi-transparent with a lid to keep the bobbins dust free. Shown here - Made in the USA - Bobbins not included!
Calico + Waterfall + Sunset - 1 BOBBIN EACH COLOR - 36 Bobbins - No Box -
$57
More Notes -Unlike hybrid cable beading thread, C-Lon Bead Thread is soft and flexible. It can be used with sharp edge beads such as Swarovski crystals as long as the heaviest weight thread is used and the work is reinforced by passing through the beads several times.Of course if the bead edges are too rough, beading thread or cord are not recommended unless the edges are first smoothed out with a bead reamer.
About colors - While every attempt was made to reproduce thread colors accurately, colors on your monitor may not precisely match actual thread colors. Dye lots from manufacturer may vary!
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