A method and apparatus for forming containerized packages of glass strand is disclosed. The apparatus includes a novel attenuator for forming glass strand comprising a pair of double gear belts between which the strand is pulled, a pair of deflectors for absorbing inertial forces of the glass strand as the strand leaves the gear belts, and a container for receiving the glass strand. The apparatus provides the attenuative forces necessary to form the glass strand and the forces necessary to package the glass strand in a container.