I’d like to share my first experience with Power Pro beading thread. I used the .009”, 20 lb. test, with some 9.5-10mm, baroque, commercial quality pearls.
The first thing I noticed is that it feels different from silk – very different. It isn’t soft and supple but kind of wiry, and I didn’t like the way it handled. While I was knotting, I was muttering to myself and cursing Caitlin for recommending this awful thread. I couldn’t understand how anything as wiry as Power Pro could possibly drape nicely. Well, I was wrong. It drapes beautifully! Someone in the forum mentioned that the drape is not as nice on smaller pearls, and that’s probably quite true, but I’ve ordered some .006”, 10 lb. test, to try it for myself on small pearls.
I’m sure it will take a bit of getting used to the way it handles but it’s worth the perseverance. The knots are snug up against the pearls where they belong. I made the necklace a few weeks ago and the knots haven’t budged. I can’t say the same for the 9-9.5mm rounds I strung on silk at about the same time. They’re the reason I tried Power Pro.
I’m a Power Pro convert. I will never doubt Caitlin’s expertise again. You’re my guru of all things beading, Caitlin.
Serenity