{"product_id":"mandala-crafts-2mm-black-waxed-cord-jewelry-making-109-yard","title":"Mandala Crafts 2mm Black Waxed Cord, Jewelry Making, 109 Yard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b22222;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note from John, the maker of HorseshoeCrosses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b22222;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eI use Mandala Crafts 2mm waxed cord on my own handmade horseshoe nail crosses. To me, it's the sweet spot for cords: soft, strong and easy to work with. Watch my review in the product video to see it up close.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Mandala Crafts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003c\/b\u003e Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoft, lightly waxed 2mm cotton cord.\u003c\/b\u003e It has just enough wax to hold a knot without feeling tacky. It's softer than polyester, linen or Korean waxed cord, and less sticky than waxed hemp twine. Works well for jewelry cording, macrame and beading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade for necklaces.\u003c\/b\u003e Use it for sliding-knot adjustable necklaces, surf-style rope necklaces, pendant cords, mala cords, chokers and lanyards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrong enough for bracelets.\u003c\/b\u003e This thin black cord holds up better than leather for friendship and Kumihimo bracelets. It's gentle on skin, so it also works for anklets, waist beads and earrings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA go-to craft string.\u003c\/b\u003e Use it for micro macrame, braiding, weaving, dream catchers, wind chimes and bottle wrapping. It also works for scrapbooking, journals, bookmarks, keychains, bag ties and even shoelaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA big 109-yard roll.\u003c\/b\u003e The cord is 3-ply, 100% cotton and continuous. It doesn't stretch, it's colorfast so it won't bleed, and it resists fraying; you can heat-seal the ends. It's easy to cut, tie, knot or glue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel number:\u003c\/b\u003e 4336807095\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart number:\u003c\/b\u003e 811096030763\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackage size:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.5 x 3.4 x 3.3 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy I Picked It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've been handmaking horseshoe nail cross necklaces since the early 2000s, and this is the cord I use on them. When you make crosses by the thousands, cord isn't a small detail. It has to look good, hold up to everyday wear, and come in a quantity that makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI used to buy cord at the big hobby and craft stores. The cord there wasn't as good quality, and it only came in small amounts. A 10-yard pack usually ran me about $4. This Mandala cord is about $10 for 109 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere's the math:\u003c\/strong\u003e at craft-store prices, 109 yards would cost over $40. That makes Mandala about a quarter of the price per yard, and it's better cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood for:\u003c\/strong\u003e cross and pendant necklaces, key chains, beading and other jewelry projects\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThings to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2mm thickness, black waxed finish, 109 yards on one roll, so you won't run out halfway through a project\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy verdict:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you make jewelry regularly, buying cord in bulk online is the smart move, and this is the cord I trust on my own handmade crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e— John, HorseshoeCrosses, handmade in Hickory, NC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mandala Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68046180155454,"sku":"B00H3QG62A","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1147\/0938\/files\/814JTJzNc9L.jpg?v=1793850226","url":"https:\/\/www.horseshoecrosses.com\/products\/mandala-crafts-2mm-black-waxed-cord-jewelry-making-109-yard","provider":"Horseshoe Crosses","version":"1.0","type":"link"}