Ohio, United States
Joined: February 05, 2004
KitMaker: 545 posts
Model Shipwrights: 113 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 - 11:32 PM UTC
Hello!
I used to use a product from White Ensign called "Lycra Thread" for rigging ships.  It was cheap and amazing.  ...and I'm out of it. 
Is there a similar product still out there?
- Steve 
 
 North Carolina, United States
Joined: June 06, 2006
KitMaker: 4,691 posts
Model Shipwrights: 258 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 - 11:45 PM UTC
I have not used it,but some folks use sometning called EZ line,this is just one listing,it can be had in a lot of sizes and colors,and places.
http://www.amazon.com/EZ-Line-Simulating-Wires-Charcoal/dp/B00P2QVH0E Michigan, United States
Joined: June 10, 2008
KitMaker: 230 posts
Model Shipwrights: 136 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 02, 2015 - 12:58 AM UTC
I got some black "elastic " thread at Joanne Fabrics.
Fair Winds and Following Seas
EJ
Ontario, Canada
Joined: April 26, 2015
KitMaker: 99 posts
Model Shipwrights: 99 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 02, 2015 - 04:54 AM UTC
You can get a product called Lycra knitting elastic at fabric supply stores. The problem with it is that the profile is flat, not round. Maybe they have other types with a round profile but I will stick to the EZ Line.
Grant Goodale
Peel Scale Modellers
Massachusetts, United States
Joined: January 03, 2010
KitMaker: 2,159 posts
Model Shipwrights: 1,400 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 02, 2015 - 05:39 AM UTC
To add to the pile of options...Uschi van der Rosten has rigging line as well.  Three different sizes with 150 feet on a spool for around $11 US.   
 
 Ohio, United States
Joined: February 05, 2004
KitMaker: 545 posts
Model Shipwrights: 113 posts
Posted: Saturday, December 05, 2015 - 01:40 AM UTC
Thanks everyone!!
Super helpful.  I've got a small fleet in my stash, so I'll be able to try out a couple of these!
Much appreciated!