This 0.4mm Nylon Thread is a fine, durable Chinese knotting cord, perfect for detailed jewellery-making and craft projects where a slimmer thread is required. Ideal for bead stringing, delicate macramé, kumihimo, micro-macramé, shamballa bracelets, mala necklaces, and intricate knotted designs.

Each 100-metre roll provides plenty of material for multiple projects. To ensure long-lasting durability, it’s recommended to gently pre-stretch the cord before use, helping to minimise natural stretching over time.

With a soft yet firm texture, this cord is easy to handle while maintaining excellent knot security. Its nylon composition allows the ends to be sealed using heat or glue, ensuring a polished, fray-free finish for professional-looking jewellery.

Hardening Nylon Cord Ends for Easy Threading - Best Methods
Using a fine cord like 0.4mm, stiffening the ends can make threading through smaller beads much easier:

1. Nail Glue (Recommended) – Fast-drying and strongest option. Nail glue absorbs into the nylon without adding bulk, unlike nail polish or super glue, making it easier to thread through small bead holes.

2. Super Glue or Nail Polish – Creates a stiff tip, but can sometimes add extra thickness, making threading more difficult for fine beads.

3. Waxing the Cord (Beeswax or Thread Wax) – Rubbing the tip with beeswax or thread conditioner adds some stiffness while keeping flexibility. Ideal if you want a non-permanent, natural option.

4. Heat Sealing with a Lighter – Gently melting the end of the cord creates a hardened tip. Be careful not to overheat, as the nylon melts easily.