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Most of the praises for packages arriving quickly should be addressed to the Postal Services. We process orders as soon as we can, usually within 24-48 hours at most. Then most packages get into the Postal Service system, a few into the UPS system. Most arrive quickly, efficiently, and at amazingly low prices considering the door to door service... Keep in mind that occasionally a package gets way laid along the way and goes across the country twice before getting re-routed to the proper address, or internationally, it sits at customs... Extremely rarely a package gets lost altogether.
June 19 - Hi Marion - This is Lois. I received the knitting bracelet kit and the crochet jig. I am trying to load the beads onto the thread before knitting. Is there a trick to doing this? I am almost ready to give up.
Thanks. Lois from MA
July 1 - Hi Marion - I just wanted to let you know that I knitted the bracelet and I love it! Once I understood how to make a self needle, I was on a roll. Your directions were excellent!
I’m almost ready to try the crochet jig. I just have to finish up a couple of items! Thanks again. Lois from MA
I am always so glad when a hurdle can be overcommed.
Dear Marion, I should have gone to you FIRST, as ETSY vendor was disappointing as to actual color. Both thread orders came in yesterday and Etsy vendor must be color blind. Unfortunately, I need only three colors in D size, so I'll have to wait until I can make an order worth actually shipping. Love your products, love your selections, love, love, love. I will never stray again! Susan in Tucson
Thank you so much for your nice note - I do also sell on Etsy, but mostly kits… - Marion
March 8, 2024 - Hello, I just purchased your bead crochet jig and I love it! Using it makes it so much easier to start my ropes.
I do have one question about when you take the rope off. When you remove the beaded rope from the jig and the starting bead is loose, do you have to secure it in some way? I am struggling with the infinity joint and don’t understand how to do it with that first bead missing.
Thanks for your awesome invention and your time. Nicole from Toledo, OH
March 9, 2024 - The first bead is simply removed. So do not count it for the invisible joint. Once the loose bead is removed, figure out the joint placement. Let me know if you need further help. - Marion
January, 2024 - Very excited, like getting new Crayolas! Why is C-Lon only going to make only white beading threads? I’m glad to know you have a lot stashed. I’m picky about thread colors with my tiny beads, it really makes a difference. Warm regards, Michele from Ruidoso, NM
The factory either does not want to produce all these colors anymore or the MOQ have been raised and nobody has the capital to order that much. Two companies used to produce this thread and both will in the future only offer white.
For now I have all the colors in stock, and like you, the color showing even only on the edges of beads is important to me and I found that most of the beading thread work well but I like the C-Lon Bead Thread AA and D as long as I coat them with a coat of beeswax and/or Thread Magic depending on what I do with it. For more color you may want to look at KO and Miyuki Bead Thread –> https://store.jewelsinfiber.com/ko.html. I also use them when the color is better for my beads. KO and Miyuki Bead Thread is the same size as the AA size but it is already coated with thread conditioner so it does not need additional coats of either beeswax or Thread Magic.
About the C-Lon Sample Card include in packages shipped
October 2023
What a great surprise in my package, I love the fact the you sent the different sizes of Cord. I'll keep this with my beading supplies and I'll know what size I need in the future. - Liz, Texas.
We try to include a sample card with each order of C-Lon Bead Cord. The Orchid cord is the heavy weight Tex 400 Bead Cord, the black cord is the standard C-Lon Bead Cord, the teal one the Fine Weight Tex 135, and the finest one in Oyster is the Micro Cord.
Offering the very best info and services has always been my goal. Adding this card represents exactly the kind of service I am aiming for. - Marion
September 2023 - Thank you, I feel like a kid in a candy store but... in the spot identified as CER (or is that CFR?) on the bag is not Cerulean but a wine-ish color. I made labels for all the colors, thank you for the ID's on the bag. - Wendy from Harbor City, CA.
Oops. It looks like I sent you CRS-Cerise instead of CER-Cerulean. My mistake. Would you like me to send you the missing CER or include it in your next order? - Marion
I hate to make you pay the shipping for just one item, but I needed it for a project... - Wendy
Next Day - Missing spool sent and you get to keep the Cerise as a gift. It was my mistake…. - Marion
We have to love this organization. What a great idea! For more ideas on how to store your spools for easy recognition and identification check THIS POST.
August 2023
Thank you so much for offering the 16 count of my choice of colors! - ordering was easy! Can't wait to start using them. - Julie from Rosenburg, TX.
We offer C-Lon Bead Cord in DIY Sets. You get to choose your colors.
July 2023 - Today I received my order. It was unexpectedly quick and so I thought I must Thank U for putting that kind of attention into my order. I don't believe it was a quick easy task - I ordered many varieties of thread? I started making Kandi type bracelets as a kid and here I am now- beads have become my life full time. Over time I’ve tried to hone in on the best material to finish made jewelry in more "professional" textures than what can be found at a craft store. Chinese knotting cord is a new favorite of mine that took me some time to come across. - Amy from Reno, NV.
I sell my Hair Barrett’s in a small boutique in San Antonio TX. called the Silver Sour Boutique. They are strictly high end woman’s western wear. I’m retired and consider this mostly a hobby but do have an LLC. Wiley Natural Elements and Leathers LLC.
Also sell some more simply made (no cow hair showing) Barrett’s in a little hand made only shop called Made, here in the art district in down town Phoenix.
The metallic non stretching (very important) nylon braided .9 mm cord from your shop is the only product I’ve ever found that would add to the “ bling” of the dome studs or dots I use on Barrett’s and have the strength able to hand sew on leather without stretching, or breaking when I pull the stitches tight.
Your product is spot on what I needed. Thanks for being there for me and supplying my needs. Any other info needed, I will be happy to oblige. Greg Wiley from Peoria, Arizona
April 2022 - Hi Marion,
I like the light brown shade in the fine weight but it says it is AB. I want the same shade in .5mm. I do not like the .5mm that I have. Are these both AB but the die lots are off? I am fairly new to c lon. I cant seem to find my orders. Help! Robyn from Newberg, Oregon
Yes I know…. AB in fine weight does not match the other ABs… The other ABs are actually the correct color. It is a great source of frustration. See notes on colors the C-Lon Fine Weight webpage.
As to the color closest to Fine Weight AB, in the standard C-Lon Bead Cord 0.5mm size, the current dye lot of CLC-S Sable is almost the exact hue as the Fine Weight CLC.135-AB and just a tad darker than CLC.135-S.
April 2022 - I got my order- I love the thoughtfulness of your packaging , your very fair pricing and your advice about threads etc. thanks!! Caroline from Shaker Height, Ohio
Thank you! I did receive them and they are absolutely beautiful and stunning in person! I cannot wait to use them! Bethany from Provo, Utah
March 2022
Hi Marion!
I just received my shipment, and I wanted to send you a little note to tell you how much I appreciated your super fast shipping!
I am doing Kathy King’s bead quilling for the first time, and when I needed specific colors of thread as a design element, I turned to your store. I have been following your blog for years, and I always appreciate the thorough and scientific approach that you have.
February, 2022 - I have received the package, and I’m eager to start the kit. I want you to know how much I appreciate the card of C-Lon sizes that you include in each package. I have one on my work table and another two or three in my C-Lon drawer, and I use them all the time. I’ve shared them with others who also use them frequently. I also love your blog. I’ve learned so much from your posts. Just this morning I used the two-needle peyote start with great success. Thank you for all the contributions you make to the fiber arts community. - Elise from Chattanooga, Tenessee
January 2022 - Hi Marion, Happy surprise! A company that does what it says it will only better. My order arrived even a day earlier than listed on the tracking order. Everything was beautiful, well priced, and more than met my expectations on quality. This is my second order with you. Great idea including size samples of the beading cord on your business card. I have forwarded your website info to two other beading buddies.
Good job Marion, Cheers, NIKKI Millei from Sebastopol, California
I'm one of your loyal fan. I am really sorry to see you are not going to the Pacific International Quilt Festival I recently purchased some of your new Japanese threads and I love them!
Here is a photo of the Temari Ball I did with all the Temari Silk Thread I got from you. It’s just a fairly simple kiku but it’s pretty stunning in person because the threads are so lovely.
- Roberta from San Jose, California
All the big convention shows I used to do, Stitches West, PIQF (Pacific International Quilt Festival, BABE BBya Area Bead Extravaganza) got cancelled before or during Covid. or moved to a new location... I am not sure I want to resume doing these big shows...
Oh Marion, these are so cute, hate to use that phrase but they are. Never have seen the silk offered in such tiny a size. Love, love them. If you ever carry the 20 m size again, please let me know. Everything arrived fast, safe & package beautifully.
Thank you. Sincerely, - Mary from Madison, Wisconsin
I am glad you like the mini-cards. They were made by Kanagawa for their trade shows. They are normally not for sale other than directly at the trade shows in Japan. I do carry the 20 m cards HERE. All the colors are in stock. Thank you! - Marion
Missing Item in Order
June 22, 2021 - Dear Marion,
My order was missing one 10g pack of the turquoise trail beads. 2 were on the order, and only one was delivered.
I have to compliment you on your kits, products and service. I love your site and everything I’ve ordered. The CLon bead thread is my new favorite bead thread.
With that- I will be placing an order for more clon bead thread, so maybe when you fill that order you could just send me the missing turquoise trail packet? I’m likely going to order more if that mix as well- it is sooo pretty. I’ll try to put the order in today.
Thank you very much, - Lisa from River Vale, New Jersey
Unfortunately, it happens.We all make mistakes. I have learned to be more patient with myself when it happens and offer several options on the best way to fix the problem as soon as I am informed of a discrepency. In this instance we just added the missing item to the next order.
Just finished using the gold halos with jade beads, made a bracelet!
Thank you so much for the awesome beads! - Shawna from Walnut Creek, California
I love the simplicity of this bracelet mounted of an elastic cord. All you see is the jade beads framed by the 14k gold plated bead halos. -Marion
More about the C-Lon Sample Card
I just received my order and wanted to say a big Thank You for including the samples of the cord with the business card!
I just started doing loom beading, peyote and Kumihimo and was trying to figure out the difference in the cord sizes. I’m a visual learner so this was perfect timing! Thank you - I will be ordering again in the near future!
From Venita,
Clermont, Florida
January 30, 2021
Hi Marion, Thank you. I received my shipment and have already replaced the buttons on my blouse. It looks perfect now. Have a blessed day. From Lourdes, Oakland, California
I do sell buttons for jewelry making... Of course they can also be for buttons for shirts and coats. Have fun and update your clother with amazing button designs! - Marion
Dear Marion, Thank you so much for the order, especially for the very handy sample of the different sizes of C-Lon. I am new to beading, and this sample will save me a lot of time and money, from Sonja, Minnessota
We try to send a sample card with each order of C-Lon Bead Cord. There is nothing better than to have a sample of all the 4 cord sizes on hand to choose the best size for your next project. We have been doing this for years, and even though it creates extra work, we seem to continually run out of prepared card samples and have to make more.
Giving my customers and collegues, the very best info and service has always been goal. Adding this card represents exactly the kind of service I am aiming for. - Marion
September 21, 2020 - A week or so ago I purchased the instructions for the Far Niente multi strand bracelet. I made it with some waxed cord I got at the craft store.
The instructions using You Tube were ingenious and so easy to follow. I ordered more C-Lon 400. Can’t wait to try it with “the good stuff.” - Tina from La Verkin, Utah
I just got an order of Italian Buttons in and I am expecting another shipment soon! - Marion
September 7, 2020 - A week or so ago I purchased the instructions for the Far Niente multi strand bracelet.
I made it with some waxed cord I got at the craft store. The instructions using You Tube were ingenious and so easy to follow. I ordered more C-Lon 400.
Can’t wait to try it with “the good stuff.” - Tina from Albuquerque, New Mexico
Thank you, I am sure you will love it. I much prefer C-Lon Tex 400 over waxed polyester cord for Pura Vida type bracelets. The wax on the polyester cord is very allergenic to lots of people, and it is not necessary for the bracelet... - Marion
Occasionally things do not go as planned... and a customer does not get all the items they ordered...
August 24, 2020 - I received the missing item from my order today. Thank you for correcting my order so promptly.
Thank you for the unexpected gift of the package of clamps you sent, I certainly can use them. Very kind of you to send them. I also appreciate all the information & photos of colors on your blog & website. Have yourself a good day! - Arleen from Fremont, NH
July 27, 2020 - Hi Marion, Thank you so much for your excellent customer service. My order arrived two days earlier than the estimated delivery date. Awesome! Can't wait to get started on my project. Will definitely order again. Regards, Nikki from Sebastopol California
As to order speed, we ship as soon as possible, then it is up to the US Postal Services or UPS. Both services are out standing!
July 8, 2020 - Your instructions are so detailed and wonderfully illustrated or accompanied by photos which makes the process of learning a new technique so much nicer.
Thanks again. - Gina from Vacaville, California
I try to write the very best instructions as possible so they will work for remote learning... and if you have trouble with them, let me know, I may be able to improve on them or I will meet one on one on Zoom or Facetime. - Marion
May 13, 2020 - Hi Marion, Yes, received and perfect for what I wanted, thank you! I even made a handy dispenser for them! - - Daniel from Broomall, Pennsylvania
Wow, gorgeous! - Marion
Thanks! No problem to share, if you happen to be putting it on instagram, we are @crebbcreativeco. It’s made of oak, copper pipe and natural leather. Cheers! - Daniel from Broomall, Pennsylvania
May 7, 2020 - I received my order from you today and I am delighted with everything! But more than anything, I wanted to thank you for processing and sending my order so quickly! It’s a pleasure doing business with you and I will continue to do so in the future.
Sincerely, - Vicki from Madison, Wisconsin
August 22, 2019 - Hi! Just wanted to send you a photo of some of my recent projects. Thank you so much for your beautiful cord. You are a blessing!- Holly from El Paso, Illinois
Gorgeous, can I post the photo in my customer's comment? Tatting all done with C-Lon Fine Weight Bead Cord Tex135, right? - Marion
Sure you can! Some that I tat are the slightly heavier weight cord, one up from fine. I think the redder one in this photo is that. But yes otherwise the 135 fine. - Holly from El Paso, Illinois
Oh, and here is my tip for the day: When you done tatting, consider blocking the piece. Pin the piece in place on a board covered with clear plastic and then just rub it with isopropyl alcohol. I use a lint free dusting cloth. And let it dry. The piece will be a bit stiff, so just shake it, but now the bonded nylon has a new memory and will fall into place much better. The alcohol softens the bond and when it dries, it is clearer, more transparent so the color shines through better and it has a new memory as to cord position.
If you want to make a stiffer piece, add Fray Block to the alcohol. Try low amount of Fray Block per Alcohol like a 10% or 20% solution. Increase for more stiffness. Oops, that was 2 tips. Thank you! - Marion
Thank you so much for the tips! I will try that with the one I am working on now. - Holly from El Paso, Illinois
About storage...
June 10, 2019 - Hi Marion! i just wanted to show you this.. it's all about storage! I found this at the local thrift store. Not sure what it is called but it is great for storing all my cords and threads in my workspace!
(you will see your own label if you look closely, lol..?- Deborah, Fremont, Ohio
I am always looking for storage solutions... - Marion
April 13, 2019 - Yes, my thread was delivered and it is perfect for my leather wrap bracelets. I have had a difficult time finding quality product in my local stores. Thank you for sending samples of the other sizes that you have as well, it’s very helpful. I will be making further purchases. - Sherri from Plattsburg, New York
April 1, 2019 - I already received the order and have already crocheted and given my brother his first bracelet, and have crocheted starters of all the colors you sent me.
I’ll be crocheting the rest of them on our way home. I really appreciate you helping me get the bracelet kits on time. And the colors are beautiful!
