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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

Soutache Braid Cord, Beadsmith 3mm - Maize
Soutache Braid Cord, Beadsmith 3mm - Maize
SKU: SKU27842-per-m
£0.39

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Metallic Medium Blue Iris
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Metallic Medium Blue Iris
SKU: SKU27822-tube
£3.99

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Metallic Brown Iris
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Metallic Brown Iris
SKU: SKU27821-tube
£3.99

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Metallic Gold Iris
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Metallic Gold Iris
SKU: SKU27819-tube
£4.99

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Metallic Nickel Plated (PRE-ORDER)
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Metallic Nickel Plated (PRE-ORDER)
SKU: SKU27816-tube
£7.25

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Metallic 24kt Gold Plated (PRE-ORDER)
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Metallic 24kt Gold Plated (PRE-ORDER)
SKU: SKU27815-tube
£14.99

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Matte Metallic Copper
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Matte Metallic Copper
SKU: SKU27814-tube
£4.75

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Matte Metallic Gold
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Matte Metallic Gold
SKU: SKU27811-tube
£4.75

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Pearl White AB
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Pearl White AB
SKU: SKU27809-tube
£3.99

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Salmon AB
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Salmon AB
SKU: SKU27808-tube
£3.99

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Matte Turquoise Green AB
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Matte Turquoise Green AB
SKU: SKU27807-tube
£3.99

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Matte Turquoise AB
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Matte Turquoise AB
SKU: SKU27806-tube
£3.99

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Matte Red AB
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Matte Red AB
SKU: SKU27805-tube
£3.99

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Matte Orange AB
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Matte Orange AB
SKU: SKU27804-tube
£3.99

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Matte Yellow AB
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Matte Yellow AB
SKU: SKU27803-tube
£3.99

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Matte Black AB
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Matte Black AB
SKU: SKU27802-tube
£3.99

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Matte Black
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Matte Black
SKU: SKU27801-tube
£3.99

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Turquoise Green
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Turquoise Green
SKU: SKU27797-tube
£3.75

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque White
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque White
SKU: SKU27795-tube
£3.75

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Burnt Sienna
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Burnt Sienna
SKU: SKU27793-tube
£4.75

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Mustard
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Opaque Mustard
SKU: SKU27792-tube
£4.75

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Ceylon Light Caramel
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Ceylon Light Caramel
SKU: SKU27790-tube
£3.99

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Ceylon Antique Ivory Pearl
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Ceylon Antique Ivory Pearl
SKU: SKU27789-tube
£3.99

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Lustre Lt Amethyst Gold
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Lustre Lt Amethyst Gold
SKU: SKU27662-tube
£4.75

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Lustre Olive Green
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Lustre Olive Green
SKU: SKU27661-5g
£3.10

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Lustre Rose Gold
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Lustre Rose Gold
SKU: SKU27660-tube
£4.75

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Lustre Galvn Grey
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Lustre Galvn Grey
SKU: SKU27657-5g
£3.10

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Lustre Opaque Antique Rose
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Lustre Opaque Antique Rose
SKU: SKU27656-5g
£2.60

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Lustre Light Rose
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Lustre Light Rose
SKU: SKU27655-tube
£3.99

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Lustre Crystal
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Lustre Crystal
SKU: SKU27654-tube
£3.75

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Transparent Crystal AB
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Transparent Crystal AB
SKU: SKU27609-tube
£3.75

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Transparent Smoky Amethyst
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Transparent Smoky Amethyst
SKU: SKU27605-tube
£3.75

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Transparent Dark Topaz
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Transparent Dark Topaz
SKU: SKU27603-tube
£3.75

Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Transparent Crystal
Miyuki Half Tila Bead 1/2 Cut 5mm Transparent Crystal
SKU: SKU27600-tube
£3.75

Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Seafoam Green Lustre
Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Seafoam Green Lustre
SKU: SKU27587-tube
£2.25

Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Seafoam Green Matte
Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Seafoam Green Matte
SKU: SKU27586-tube
£2.25

Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Opaque Red Lustre
Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Opaque Red Lustre
SKU: SKU27584-tube
£2.25

Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Red Garnet Matte
Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Red Garnet Matte
SKU: SKU27583-tube
£2.25

Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Opaque Yellow Lustre
Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Opaque Yellow Lustre
SKU: SKU27582-tube
£2.25

Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Canary Yellow Matte
Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Canary Yellow Matte
SKU: SKU27581-tube
£2.25

Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Black Lustre
Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Black Lustre
SKU: SKU27580-tube
£2.25

Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Smokey Black Matte
Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Smokey Black Matte
SKU: SKU27579-tube
£2.25

Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Light Smokey Topaz Transparent
Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Light Smokey Topaz Transparent
SKU: SKU27578-tube
£2.25

Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Garnet Transparent
Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Garnet Transparent
SKU: SKU27577-tube
£2.25

Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Dark Amber Transparent
Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Dark Amber Transparent
SKU: SKU27576-tube
£2.25

Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Saffron Transparent
Miyuki Magatama Bead 4x7mm Long Picasso Saffron Transparent
SKU: SKU27575-tube
£2.25

Miyuki Tila Bead 5mm Picasso Opaque Red
Miyuki Tila Bead 5mm Picasso Opaque Red
SKU: SKU27565-tube
£3.75

Miyuki Tila Bead 5mm Picasso Opaque Orange
Miyuki Tila Bead 5mm Picasso Opaque Orange
SKU: SKU27564-5g
£2.65

Miyuki Tila Bead 5mm Picasso Opaque Yellow
Miyuki Tila Bead 5mm Picasso Opaque Yellow
SKU: SKU27563-tube
£3.75

Miyuki Tila Bead 5mm Picasso Opaque Cobalt
Miyuki Tila Bead 5mm Picasso Opaque Cobalt
SKU: SKU27562-5g
£2.65

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