YULIKTOR 1mm Elastic Bracelet String - Clear Stretch Bead Cord for Jewelry Making, DIY Bracelets & Crafting - Black (YU-AB) - Perfect for Beading, Friendship Bracelets & Handmade Jewelry Projects

I like this elastic for stringing bracelets with glass beads. I have tested my jewelry thoroughly after making it to be sure that I am selling a quality piece of jewelry using this cord. I tie square or doctor’s knots in most bracelets and then finish by adding a small dot of jewelry glue to the knot. I then slip the knot under a bead while the glue is wet so that the knot isn’t visible. This clear elastic has been mostly flawless for this type of piece. I have noticed that the elastic will stay stretched out slightly, yet this happens fairly easily when I wear the bracelets (because of stretching them over my hands to get on or take off). I always knot my bracelets tightly and I don’t leave any slack, but after a use or two, a small piece of the cord remains visible (which is not a dealbreaker, but I’d prefer that this not happen because it effects the overall look of the bracelet - it’s not as professional IMO when I can see the cord). Other than the elastic stretching about 3-5 mm after a few gentle uses, I have no complaints.Jewelry makers may want to know that this is thicker and not quite as stretchy as the kind you buy from craft stores for these projects. But those are also more expensive for a much smaller amount, so you have to decide if your budget allows for the more expensive product from hobby stores or if you can make do with this product and spend less money.