Bulk Red String Roll, 3mm x 17m

A red cotton pendant cord for turning a charm, bead or found keepsake into something wearable. The colour is clear and bold, with a soft textile feel that suits simple necklaces, bracelets and small handmade details.

Soft cotton with a bright red finish

• The cord has a woven, lightly ridged surface, so it looks more tactile than a flat ribbon or chain.
• Its red tone brings warmth and confidence to jewellery projects, especially against silver-coloured charms, dark pendants or natural stones.
• The cotton feel keeps the finished piece comfortable where it touches the skin.
• Because it comes on a roll, you can cut each length to suit the piece you are making.
• It works well for necklaces, bracelets, accessories and decorative embellishments.

Cut, knot and finish your way

This is a cord roll rather than a ready-made necklace, so the fastening is part of your design. Use knots, cord ends, clasps or other jewellery findings according to the pendant and the finish you want.

For a minimal look, let one pendant sit on the red cord with little else around it. For something more layered, pair it with small beads or mixed textures, checking that every bead hole is wide enough before threading.

Red cord in jewellery styling

Red is often used in design to bring energy, warmth and focus. In cord jewellery, it makes even a simple pendant feel more intentional, especially when the charm has a personal meaning. Cord necklaces also have a long, relaxed place in surf, festival and minimalist styling: one length of textile, one object at the centre, and very little fuss around it.

How to care for it

Keep the roll dry and store it away from rough edges that could catch the fibres. Cut with sharp scissors for a cleaner end, and finish the ends with your chosen knot or finding to help keep the piece neat.

Size and details

• Material: cotton
• Colour: red
• Cord thickness: 3 mm
• Roll length: 17 m
• Weight: 80 g
• Origin: China
• Supplied as one roll of pendant cord

A thoughtful gift for makers

It suits someone who makes jewellery, repairs favourite pieces, or likes keeping a small craft box ready for new ideas. The generous roll format is especially useful for a maker who enjoys testing different lengths, knots and pendant combinations.

Common questions

Does it come ready to wear?
No. This is a roll of cord for jewellery-making, ready to cut and finish with your own knots, clasps or findings.

Can I use it for beads as well as pendants?
Yes, as long as the bead holes are wide enough for the cord to pass through cleanly.

Will the colour suit every pendant?
Red is strongest with simple pendants, dark stones, silver-coloured charms and pieces where you want the cord to be part of the design rather than disappear.