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NEW ARRIVALS!
CLEARANCE
Artisan Lampwork Beads
Bali Gold Vermeil
Bali Rose Gold Vermeil
Bali Sterling Silver
Base Metal
Beads for Beading
Bookmarks - Beadable
Books & Media
Brass - Anti-Tarnish
Chain, Bracelets & Necklaces
Charms & Pendants
Copper / Sterling Silver - Two-Tone
Copper 100%
Cubic Zirconia
Czech Fire Polished Beads
European Style Beads
Findings for Jewellery
Gold Filled
Gold Vermeil
Gold - 14kt Solid
Jewellery - Finished
KITS
Metal Clay - PMC, Bronzclay
Metal Sheet
Pewter
Resin & Image Transfer Supplies
Sliders - 2 hole Beads
Sterling Silver
Stringing Supplies, Cord, Ribbon & Wire
Swarovski Crystal Beads
Swarovski Crystal Charms & Pendants
Swarovski Crystal Fancy Stones
Swarovski Pearl Beads
Thai Karen Hill-Tribe Gold Vermeil
Thai Karen Hill-Tribe Rose Gold Vermeil
Thai Karen Hill-Tribe Silver
TierraCast - Britannia Pewter
Tools and Supplies
Vintaj Natural Brass
Watch Faces
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Silamide Waxed Nylon Beading Thread - Natural 40 yds 2. Silamide Waxed Nylon Beading Thread - Black 40 yds 3. Silamide Waxed Nylon Beading Thread - White 40 yds 4. Nymo Beading Thread - Rosey Mauve - D - 64 yds 5. KO Beading Thread - Box of x12 spools - 50m - 55 yds each
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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
15/0 Beads = 1.5mm estimate  Seed Beads - Czech, Chinese and Japanese
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Closing Down - Relocating
We have made the decision to close down and return to the UK . Ian and I wish to thank our wonderful friendly customers with whom we have had the pleasure to do business with over the years. More info here - Closing Down
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