Beadalon 49 Strand .036" Bright 30ft. 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. The 0.036" is ideal for large glass beads, medium to large crystals, chunky metals and heavy stone beads use with 2.5x2.5 mm crimp tubes. Breaking strain 41kg.