Satin Cord / Rattail / Rat Tail Cord for Jewelry, Macrame, Kumihimo. Chinese Knotting

Satin Cord / Rattail

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NOTE: We make every effort to represent these colors accurately, but color appearance can vary somewhat on different computer monitors. If there is a color that you want to check, please ask for a sample. There is no charge for samples of up to 3 colors (which will be sent by USPS first class or added to an order that you are placing). If you need the samples faster than first class shipping can provide, we can still supply the samples for free but will require that you pay for the shipping fee. For more than 3 colors, please order the sample set and let us know if there is a particular color that you are interested in so that we will be sure that a larger sample of it is included in your order.

Quantity discounts - 10% off on any 10 rolls (full spools) of satin cord, 20% on 25+ rolls and 25% on 100+ rolls. This applies to the 70, 72, 100, 144 or 200-yard spools (not to 10yd coils or by-the-yard selections). Discount applied at checkout.

See below for some brief answers to commonly asked questions about satin cord!

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Rayon versus Nylon - What's the difference?

Rayon Satin Cord is a high-quality cord with a shiny look and soft satin feel. Great for beautiful silky necklaces, knotting projects and bridal wear. It comes in over 70 different colors, many of which are available in 3 sizes:

Petite #0 (sometimes called bugtail or petite rattail) - approximately 1mm - 1.4mm
Lightweight #1 (sometimes called mousetail or lightweight rattail) - approximately 1.5mm - 1.9mm
Heavyweight #2 (sometimes called rattail or heavyweight rattail) - approximately 2mm or slightly over

The size (width) of the cord can vary slightly from one spool to the next. The amount of cord designated (70 or 144 yards) is approximate and can vary from one spool to the next. While the color is pretty consistent, there can be slight differences from one dye lot to the next.

If you need to seal the ends, use a drop of super Glue or Fraycheck. The gel form of Super Glue works better. Don't use too much or the cord will wick up a lot of glue.

Nylon Satin Cord is durable cord with a nice bulk. It is great for necklaces and knotting projects and holds up under the wear and tear of children. It comes in 40+ colors in 2mm size and a few colors in hard-to-find 1mm, 3mm and 4mm sizes.

Size (width) is approximate and can vary slightly from roll to roll. The amount of cord designated (100, 144 or 200) is approximate and can vary from one spool to the next. There may be slight differences from one batch to the next.

Nylon satin cord can be melted to seal the end by wisping it through a flame. Don't hold it in the flame too long or you will get a black blob.

Which one is really satin?

They both are. Satin is not a specific fabric type, but rather the way a fabric is woven to produce a shiny side and a dull side. The original satin fabric was made of silk, but satin is now made from a number of different threads.

Which one is really rattail?

The Rayon cord is the REAL rattail, which is a registered trademark name of the manufacturer. The real Rattail is manufactured in the USA. Often, the term can be seen listed as "rat tail" or "rat-tail" when actually describing Nylon cord since the trademark version "Rattail" only legally refers to the Rayon cord. So buyer beware!

Which one is best for Kumihimo?

They both are. The rayon petite size satin cord and the nylon 1mm satin cords will give you a braid around the size of a pencil. The rayon lightweight size makes a braid that is slightly larger than that. The rayon heavyweight and the nylon 2mm both make a braid that is roughly the size of your little finger.

Which one is best for Chinese Knotting?

The rayon heavyweight and the nylon 2mm are both good for Chinese knotting. Using a smaller size will produce knots that are pretty small.

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