Lilac Twisted Waxed Cord

$8.00
Description

Maine Thread twisted waxed cord has exceptional strength and durability. This cord is made of 100% polyester high-tenacity yarn and is constructed with a right or “S” twist. Twisted cords are ideal for saddlery, leathercraft, pine-needle basketry, and more.

All sizes comes with 70 yards per tube.

Lilac: Color No. 7819

Size Guide

SIZE PICTURED: .040" 

Thickness (1/1,000”)

Thickness (mm)

Break Strength

.020” 

.51mm

14 lbs.

.030”

.76mm

30 lbs.

.035”

.89mm

43 lbs.

.040”

1.02mm

49 lbs.

.045”

1.14mm

64 lbs.

.050”

1.27mm

78 lbs.

Color

All photos were taken in natural light. Appearance of color may vary slightly under different light, and on various computer monitors. Color can also vary depending on the thickness of thread. If you’d like to see our colors first-hand, email jennifer@mainethread.com to request a complimentary color/size card.

Needles

Many crafters use harness needles when sewing with waxed cord. Harness needles have a rounded point and are often used for hand-stitching leather. We recommend the following pairings for needle and thread

.020” - Size 3

.030” - Size 2

.035” - Size 1

.040” - Size 0

.045” - Size 00

.050” - Size 000

Customer Reviews

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Margaret
Great thread!

This waxed thread is great for all kinds of things. I actually use it to tie sticks together for a rustic fence around my garden.

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Carrie Schneider
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I use your waxed threads for my Long Leaf Pine Needle basket weaving. I love the colors!
Thank you!

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Aaron

Great quality and a good selection of colors

Thank you so much!

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guynjoan@mindspring.com
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Thanks!

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Shopify
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Love the color
Great product!

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