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Seed Beads - Chinese, Czech & Japanese
A Guide to Quality and Sizes
Japanese Seed beads are widely regarded as the best quality seed beads, well known Japanese manufacturers are Matsuno, Miyuki and Toho. Toho have larger holes making them ideal for multi-strand projects. Czech seed beads are also known for being good quality with a fair consistency, whilst Chinese Seed Beads are excellent value for money and useful for many jewellery projects.
There is a number system used universally for Seed Bead sizes, the higher the number the smaller the size. Sizes below are a guide, and may vary slightly by different make/manufacturer, we have a basic guide to the most popular sizes below.
6/0 Beads = 4mm estimate
8/0 Beads = 3mm estimate
11/0 Beads = 2mm estimate
13/0 Beads - 1.7mm estimate
15/0 Beads = 1.5mm estimate
Chinese
Chinese
43 products
Czech
Czech
215 products
Matsuno
Matsuno
13 products
Miyuki Seed Beads
Miyuki Seed Beads
166 products
Solid Metal Seed Beads, USA
Solid Metal Seed Beads, USA
54 products
Needles for Beading
Needles for Beading
9 products
Seed Bead Kits
Seed Bead Kits
20 products
Seed Bead Thread
Seed Bead Thread
140 products
Seed Bead Storage & Tools
Seed Bead Storage & Tools
89 products
Soutache - Beading Foundation
Soutache - Beading Foundation
4 products
Soutache - Braid for Seed Beading
Soutache - Braid for Seed Beading
Soutache - Brass Cuff Bracelet Blanks
Soutache - Brass Cuff Bracelet Blanks
14 products

Products

Solid Metal Seed Beads, 6/0, 4mm, 24kt Gold Plated, 30 gram bag
Solid Metal Seed Beads, 6/0, 4mm, 24kt Gold Plated, 30 gram bag
SKU: SKU23484
£11.00
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Solid Metal Seed Beads, 8/0, 3mm, 24kt Gold Plated, 40 grams
Solid Metal Seed Beads, 8/0, 3mm, 24kt Gold Plated, 40 grams
SKU: SKU23483
£14.99
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Solid Metal Seed Beads, 11/0, 2mm, 24kt Gold Plated, 15 grams
Solid Metal Seed Beads, 11/0, 2mm, 24kt Gold Plated, 15 grams
SKU: SKU23482
£11.35
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Solid Metal Seed Beads, 6/0, 4mm, Silver Plated, 32 gram bag
Solid Metal Seed Beads, 6/0, 4mm, Silver Plated, 32 gram bag
SKU: SKU23481
£9.99
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Solid Metal Seed Beads, 8/0, 3mm, Silver Plated, 39 grams
Solid Metal Seed Beads, 8/0, 3mm, Silver Plated, 39 grams
SKU: SKU23480
£12.60
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Solid Metal Seed Beads, 11/0, 2mm, Silver Plated, 16 grams
Solid Metal Seed Beads, 11/0, 2mm, Silver Plated, 16 grams
SKU: SKU23479
£10.25
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Solid Metal Seed Beads, 6/0, 4mm, Nickel Finish, 31 grams
Solid Metal Seed Beads, 6/0, 4mm, Nickel Finish, 31 grams
SKU: SKU23478
£4.50
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Solid Metal Seed Beads, 8/0, 3mm, Nickel Finish, 39 grams
Solid Metal Seed Beads, 8/0, 3mm, Nickel Finish, 39 grams
SKU: SKU23477
£5.99
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Solid Metal Seed Beads, 11/0, 2mm, Nickel Finish, 15 grams
Solid Metal Seed Beads, 11/0, 2mm, Nickel Finish, 15 grams
SKU: SKU23476
£5.25
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Solid Metal Seed Beads, 6/0, 4mm, Antique Zinc Finish, 27 grams
Solid Metal Seed Beads, 6/0, 4mm, Antique Zinc Finish, 27 grams
SKU: SKU23475
£7.75
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Solid Metal Seed Beads, 8/0, 3mm, Antique Zinc Finish, 38 grams
Solid Metal Seed Beads, 8/0, 3mm, Antique Zinc Finish, 38 grams
SKU: SKU23474
£7.50
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Solid Metal Seed Beads, 6/0, 4mm, Gunmetal Finish, 27 grams
Solid Metal Seed Beads, 6/0, 4mm, Gunmetal Finish, 27 grams
SKU: SKU23472
£7.99
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Solid Metal Seed Beads,  8/0, 3mm, Gunmetal Finish, 40 grams
Solid Metal Seed Beads, 8/0, 3mm, Gunmetal Finish, 40 grams
SKU: SKU23471
£7.99
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Solid Metal Seed Beads, 11/0, 2mm, Gunmetal Finish, 16 grams
Solid Metal Seed Beads, 11/0, 2mm, Gunmetal Finish, 16 grams
SKU: SKU23470
£7.50
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Solid Metal Seed Beads, 6/0, 4mm, Antique Copper Finish, 30 grams
Solid Metal Seed Beads, 6/0, 4mm, Antique Copper Finish, 30 grams
SKU: SKU23469
£7.75
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Solid Metal Seed Beads, 8/0, 3mm, Antique Copper Finish, 38 grams
Solid Metal Seed Beads, 8/0, 3mm, Antique Copper Finish, 38 grams
SKU: SKU23468
£7.50
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Solid Metal Seed Beads, 11/0 , 2mm,Antique Copper Finish, 15 gram bag
Solid Metal Seed Beads, 11/0 , 2mm,Antique Copper Finish, 15 gram bag
SKU: SKU23467
£5.50
Market price: £6.25 save 12%
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Solid Metal Seed Beads, 6/0, 4mm, Copper Plated, 32 grams
Solid Metal Seed Beads, 6/0, 4mm, Copper Plated, 32 grams
SKU: SKU23466
£8.50
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Solid Metal Seed Beads, 8/0, 3mm, Copper Plated, 38 grams
Solid Metal Seed Beads, 8/0, 3mm, Copper Plated, 38 grams
SKU: SKU23465
£8.60
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Solid Metal Seed Beads, 11/0, 2mm, Copper Plated, 16 grams
Solid Metal Seed Beads, 11/0, 2mm, Copper Plated, 16 grams
SKU: SKU23464
£8.25
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Fine Flex Wire - Needles Size .010 wire - Embellishment and Bead-work Needle pack of x16
Fine Flex Wire - Needles Size .010 wire - Embellishment and Bead-work Needle pack of x16
SKU: SKU22857
£1.25
Market price: £1.75 save 29%
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Beadsmith Big Eye Beading Needles Assortment Pack of x6
Beadsmith Big Eye Beading Needles Assortment Pack of x6
SKU: SKU22471
£3.25
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Beadsmith Big Eye Beading Needles 5 inch - 127mm
Beadsmith Big Eye Beading Needles 5 inch - 127mm
SKU: LE5-1
£0.59

Beadsmith Big Eye Beading Needles 2 inch - 53mm
Beadsmith Big Eye Beading Needles 2 inch - 53mm
SKU: LE2-1
£0.59

Micro Snippers Cutters - Beading Tools
Micro Snippers Cutters - Beading Tools
SKU: SKU22415
£1.99
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Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Serenity 1 mini Hank
Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Serenity 1 mini Hank
SKU: SKU22235
£2.25
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Czech Seed Beads 6/0 Serenity 1 mini Hank
Czech Seed Beads 6/0 Serenity 1 mini Hank
SKU: SKU22234
£2.99
Qty Out of stock
Czech Seed Beads 11/0 Serenity mini hank
Czech Seed Beads 11/0 Serenity mini hank
SKU: SKU22233
£1.75
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Beadsmith Italian Soft Wire Knot Cutter Pliers (up to 16ga/1.3mm) - Jewellers Tools
Beadsmith Italian Soft Wire Knot Cutter Pliers (up to 16ga/1.3mm) - Jewellers Tools
SKU: SKU22029
£10.99
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Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Honey Butter 1 mini Hank
Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Honey Butter 1 mini Hank
SKU: SKU21980
£2.25
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Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Prairie 1 mini Hank
Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Prairie 1 mini Hank
SKU: SKU21978
£2.25
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Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Vineyard 1 mini Hank
Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Vineyard 1 mini Hank
SKU: SKU21976
£2.25
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Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Rainbow AB 1 mini Hank
Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Rainbow AB 1 mini Hank
SKU: SKU21975
£2.25
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Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Rainbow 1 mini Hank
Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Rainbow 1 mini Hank
SKU: SKU21974
£2.25
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Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Spring Flowers 1 mini Hank
Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Spring Flowers 1 mini Hank
SKU: SKU21973
£2.25
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Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Gemtones 1 mini Hank
Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Gemtones 1 mini Hank
SKU: SKU21972
£2.25
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Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Pebblestone 1 mini Hank
Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Pebblestone 1 mini Hank
SKU: SKU21971
£2.25
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Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Apparition 1 mini Hank
Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Apparition 1 mini Hank
SKU: SKU21970
£2.25
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Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Caribbean Blue 1 mini Hank
Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Caribbean Blue 1 mini Hank
SKU: SKU21969
£2.25
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Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Melonberry 1 mini Hank
Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Melonberry 1 mini Hank
SKU: SKU21968
£2.25
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Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Earth Tone 1 mini Hank
Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Earth Tone 1 mini Hank
SKU: SKU21967
£2.25
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Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Lagoon 1 mini Hank
Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Lagoon 1 mini Hank
SKU: SKU21966
£2.25
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Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Heavy Metal 1 mini Hank
Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Heavy Metal 1 mini Hank
SKU: SKU21964
£2.75
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Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Wheatberry 1 mini Hank
Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Wheatberry 1 mini Hank
SKU: SKU21963
£2.25
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Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Evergreen 1 mini Hank
Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Evergreen 1 mini Hank
SKU: SKU21962
£2.25
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Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Blue Tones 1 mini Hank
Czech Seed Beads 8/0 Blue Tones 1 mini Hank
SKU: SKU21961
£2.25
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Nymo Beading Thread Black, F, 43 yds
Nymo Beading Thread Black, F, 43 yds
SKU: SKU21761
£1.69
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Nymo Beading Thread White, F, 43 yds
Nymo Beading Thread White, F, 43 yds
SKU: SKU21760
£1.50
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Nymo Beading Thread Evergreen, D, 64 yds
Nymo Beading Thread Evergreen, D, 64 yds
SKU: SKU21758
£1.90
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Nymo Beading Thread Brown, D, 64 yds
Nymo Beading Thread Brown, D, 64 yds
SKU: SKU21756
£1.90
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