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Basic knowledge of Chinese knot size, Chinese knot number and material

Many DIY friends who are new to knitting don’t know what kinds of Chinese knotting threads there are, how to classify Chinese knotting thread materials, what are the differences between various Chinese knotting thread numbers, and don’t know which thread to use when weaving Chinese knotting or knitting bracelets. Here we will give you the details of the production system. Introduce the Chinese knot number and Chinese knot size.

The Chinese knotting wires currently on the market are mainly divided into domestic wires and Taiwanese wires by region. The quality of Taiwanese wires is slightly higher. Nylon threads and polyester threads are distinguished by material. Polyester threads are mostly sold on the market because the raw materials for making polyester are relatively cheap, while nylon threads are almost half the price.

No. 5 thread is the most commonly used thread for knitting Chinese knots. We generally use No. 5 thread or No. 7 thread when weaving bracelets, Chinese knots, etc. No. 7 thread is about 1.5mm thick and is suitable for weaving various bracelets. , Chinese knots, handicrafts.

Basic knowledge of Chinese knot size, Chinese knot number and material
Picture: Braided bracelets with different Chinese knot sizes

About Jade Line:

Jade lines are divided into: A line, B line, C line, No. 71 jade line, No. 72 jade line, Fishing silk jade line, 180 jade line, and Bao jade line.

Line A and Line B are general special-purpose threads for Chinese knots. They are mostly used to make Chinese knot ornaments, plate buckles, coasters, hairpins, thread-knitted bags, thread-knitted daily necessities, etc. The numbered jade threads are mostly used for braiding bracelets and necklaces, while the numbered jade threads are mostly used for tassels, windings on knots, braiding small items such as rings, and stringing small-aperture beads.

?1.A, B, and C are jade wires with high density, with diameters of 1mm, 1.5mm, and 2mm respectively;

2. No. 71 jade wire is the thinnest type of jade wire, with a diameter of only about 0.2mm; No. 72 jade wire is thicker than No. 71, with a diameter of about 0.7mm;

3. Fishing silk jade thread is a special kind of jade thread. The jade thread is wrapped with a piece of fishing silk inside. It looks round and hard on the surface, with a diameter of about 0.5mm;< /p>

4. Jade-coated wire is an ordinary jade wire with a low density and a diameter of about 1mm.

Basic knowledge of Chinese knot size, Chinese knot number and material
Comparison of the thickness of China Knot Wire No. 5, No. 6, and No. 7 wires

Basic knowledge of Chinese knot size, Chinese knot number and material
Comparison of Chinas line a, line b, line 71, and line 72

Common Chinese connection numbers:

No. 4 wire diameter: 4MM

No. 5 wire diameter: 2.5MM

No. 6 wire diameter: 2MM

No. 7 wire diameter: 1.8MM

A jade wire diameter: 1MM

B Jade wire diameter: 1.5MM (similar to #7 wire)

C Jade wire diameter: 2MM www.111diy.com

No. 71 jewelry wire diameter: 0.4MM

No. 72 jewelry wire diameter: 0.6MM+

Tassel wire diameter: 1MM

Rubber band elastic cord diameter: 1.1MM

Chinese knot wire

China Knot Wire No. 5 Introduction Thick 2.5mm

Introduction to China Knot No. 7 wire, 1.5mm thick

Introduction to China Jade Line A Line Diameter 1mm

Introduction to China Jade Line B Line Diameter 1.5 mm

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