Beadalon 49 Strand .018" Bright 100ft. The original Beadalon with a clear nylon coating over 49 strands of stainless steel. Specially designed for for stringing ceramic, glass, metal and stone beads- as well as seed beads and freshwater pearls- Beadalon 49 is the softest and most fexible of all Beadalon wires. Ideal for medium to heavy gemstones, crystals, seed beads, glass and metal beads. Most versatile for making necklaces, bracelets and anklets, use with 2x2mm crimp tubes. Breaking strain 12 kg.