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an alternative to NYMO?????

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Doreen said…
I don't know what you have in mind, but I find Fireline much easier to deal with than Nymo.
June 23, 2009 at 8:06 PM
SueBeads said…
Thanks Doreen - Barb Switzer says the same thing!
June 23, 2009 at 8:09 PM
Rosanne said…
You're looking for a fish?
Just kidding..lol! I've been using Fireline, but jeese don't buy it in a bead store.
Go to Wal-Mart or raid your dh tackle box.
June 23, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Katie said…
LOVE Fireline - I don't seem to use anything else anymore...And, I can get it cheap at the sporting goods store :o)
June 23, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Cristi Baxter Clothier said…
Yep, I'm with Doreen. I use Fireline too.
June 24, 2009 at 7:33 AM
Unknown said…
There's also silamide and power pro, but I do prefer Fireline too....
June 25, 2009 at 10:42 PM
Mari said…
I use fireline. But for the work to look nicely done I prefer the 6lbs, not the one that you can find in walmart or at sporting goods. This one is too thick for the little 11's and 15's size seed beads and looks through the work.
June 26, 2009 at 12:22 AM
Barbara Lewis said…
Ditto to the Fireline mentions. Very easy to use.
June 26, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Katie said…
I think the selection of Fireline depends on the sporting goods store you go to. We have a Gander Mountain nearby, and I am able to get 6lb Fireline in crystal and smoke there - check the stores out and see what they have....
June 26, 2009 at 6:08 PM
Beverly Herman said…
I have been using Wildfire by Beadalon. It's a little pricey. I by it at Micheal's with the 40% off coupon. It took me a few tries to fall in love with it.
June 26, 2009 at 11:15 PM
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