# Best Macrame Cord for Bracelets and Jewelry Source: https://cordandknot.com/best/best-macrame-cord-for-bracelets Publisher: Cord and Knot. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://cordandknot.com/how-we-pick Macrame cord for bracelets is much thinner than cord for wall hangings: 1 to 2 mm is the usual range for bracelets and jewelry, and micro-macrame goes finer still. What really differs between the options is the material. Waxed polyester cord grips its own knots, and the ends can be melted to seal them. Nylon knotting cord is smooth with a satin sheen, slides through small beads and also seals with heat. Waxed cotton has a natural look, but cotton cannot be heat sealed, so the ends are finished with a knot or a clasp. None of these cords fringe. This guide compares seven cords from 0.7 to 1 mm by thickness, material, number of colors and total length, using only what each Amazon listing states. Nothing here was tested by us. For quantity, a knotted bracelet takes a folded working cord of about 8 to 10 times the knotted length. ## Picks ### 1. Cridoz 20 Rolls Wax String for Bracelet Making, Waxed Thread Bracelet Cord, Waxed Polyester Cord Bracelet Rope for DIY Bracelets, Necklace and Macrame Thickness: about 1 mm; Material: Waxed polyester, 3-ply; Colors: 20; Length: 500 yd (20 x 25 yd) Twenty rolls of about 1 mm waxed polyester cord with 25 yards on each roll. More cord per color than the 40 color pack, so it suits making the same bracelet several times over. What the listing offers: - 20 rolls in different colors with 25 yards on each roll, about 500 yards in total. - The listing describes 3-ply polyester that is lightly waxed, and calls it waterproof and non-fading. - Handling is explained: soften the stiff waxed cord with warm hands or a hot air blower, and burn the end near a flame to seal it. Limits to know: - The listing says the cord feels stiff at first because of the wax and needs warming before use. - Diameter is given only as approximately 1 mm, and the individual colors are not named in the listing. ### 2. The Beadsmith Knot It Waxed Polyester Cord - Adventures Calling - 0.7mm Diameter - 4 Cords, 15 Yards Each - Make Jewelry, Macrame, Friendship Bracelets and DIY Crafts Thickness: 0.7 mm; Material: Waxed polyester, 2-ply; Colors: 4; Length: 60 yd (4 x 15 yd) A card of four 15 yard cords in 0.7 mm waxed polyester that the listing says is made for macrame. The finest cord in this guide, suited to micro-macrame and small beads. What the listing offers: - The construction is stated in full: 100% waxed polyester, TEX 480, 2-ply twisted cord, 0.7 mm thick. - Described as color-fast, water resistant, washable and fray resistant, and the listing says the cord burns to a clean finish. - Made in Brazil, and the listing says the range has over 70 colors, with larger spools and single color cards sold separately. Limits to know: - Only 60 yards in total, 15 yards in each of four colors, so it is the smallest pack in this guide. - The four colors are fixed as grape, sky, natural and brown, so one mix decides the palette for the whole card. ### 3. WillingTee 40 Colors 1mm Waxed Polyester Cord 437 Yard Waxed Bracelet Cord Thickness: 1 mm; Material: Waxed polyester, 3-ply; Colors: 40; Length: 437 yd (40 x 10 m) Forty colors of 1 mm waxed polyester cord, 10 m (32.8 ft) of each and 400 m in total. Suits friendship style bracelets where many colors matter more than a long run of one. What the listing offers: - 40 different colors in one pack, each a separate 10 m (32.8 ft) length, for 400 m or about 437 yards in total. - The listing describes the cord as 3 plies of polyester, lightly waxed, at 1 mm thick. - Friendship bracelets and knotted jewelry are among the listed uses, which matches the 1 mm size. Limits to know: - Only about 11 yards per color, so a larger project in a single color can use up a whole length. - The listing does not say whether the lengths come on spools or as loose bundles, and does not mention sealing the ends. ### 4. PH PandaHall 0.8mm Nylon String Beading Thread 25 Colors Chinese Knotting, Kumihimo Macrame Cord Wind Chime Blinds String for Macrame Friendship Bracelets Christmas Ornament, 250 Yards Thickness: about 0.8 mm; Material: Nylon; Colors: 25; Length: 250 yd (25 x 10 yd) Twenty-five rolls of 0.8 mm nylon knotting cord, about 10 yards each. A smooth round cord for beaded and Chinese knotting style bracelets rather than a waxed one. What the listing offers: - 25 rolls in 25 colors, about 10 yards per roll and 250 yards in total, at about 0.8 mm in diameter. - Described as a flexible round nylon cord with enough stiffness for the pushing and pulling of Chinese knotting. - The listing says the ends can be singed or burned to finish them. Limits to know: - Only about 10 yards per color, which limits how many pieces one roll makes. - The listing names only some of the 25 colors and gives no construction details beyond round nylon cord. ### 5. MECCANIXITY Waxed Cord 1mm Waxed Polyester Cord 175 Yard Black Thickness: 1 mm; Material: Waxed polyester; Colors: 1 (black); Length: 175 yd (160 m) A single 160 m (175 yard) roll of 1 mm waxed polyester cord in black. A bulk spool for anyone who knots most pieces in one color, such as beaded bracelets on a black cord. What the listing offers: - The listing gives plain figures: polyester, 1 mm (0.04 inch) diameter, 160 m or 175 yards long. - One continuous length in a single color, the longest run of one color among the waxed cords in this guide. - The listing says beads can be strung and secured with a knot or by melting, and names bracelets and friendship bracelets as uses. Limits to know: - One color only, so a multi-color pattern needs more spools; other colors are sold separately. - The ply count and how heavily the cord is waxed are not stated in the listing. ### 6. Black Nylon String, Anezus 0.8mm Nylon Thread Chinese Knotting Cord Tarred Twine Outdoor String for Braided Bracelets, Beading, Necklaces, Macrame Craft, Wind Chime, Blinds, Jewelry Making Thickness: about 0.8 mm; Material: Nylon; Colors: 1 (black); Length: 120 yd One 120 yard roll of approximately 0.8 mm black nylon cord with a satin sheen. A plain single-color spool for braided bracelets and beading. What the listing offers: - A single roll of about 0.8 mm nylon cord, 120 yards long, on a spool that the listing says keeps the cord organized. - The listing describes a satin sheen finish and says the cord does not fray, fade or leak color when wet. - UV resistance is stated, and braided bracelets, beading and macrame knotting are among the listed uses. Limits to know: - Black only in this listing, so color work needs a different product. - The title also calls it tarred twine and blind cord, so it is a general-purpose string, and sealing the ends is not mentioned. ### 7. PH PandaHall 100 Yards 1mm Waxed Cotton Cord Thread Beading String Waxed Craft String Bracelet Strings for Bracelet Necklace Making Crafting Beading Macrame Vase Decor, Burlywood Thickness: about 1 mm; Material: Waxed cotton; Colors: 1 (burlywood); Length: 100 yd (91 m) A 100 yard spool of about 1 mm cotton cord, lightly coated with wax, in an earth tone. The cotton option in this guide, for bracelets with a natural look. What the listing offers: - One roll of about 1 mm cord, 100 yards (91 m) in total, wrapped on a spool for storage. - The listing states cotton lightly coated with wax, flexible and non-stretchy, with consistent thickness and color. - Friendship bracelets, wax string bracelets, necklaces and anklets are among the listed uses. Limits to know: - Cotton cannot be heat sealed like polyester or nylon, so the ends need a knot, glue or a cord end. - A single color, burlywood, and the listing does not state the ply or how the cord is made. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.