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What makes Delicas different from other seed beads?
asked 5 months ago
by
mae
on Seed Beads
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answer 1
One other key point the other answers missed -- because they're tubular, cylinder beads (Delicas and Treasures) have larger holes in the center, which makes them better for needleweaving projects where you will need to run thread through the same bead several times.

DEJ
answered 3 months, 2 weeks ago
by
DEJBeads
answer 2
Delicas are very consistant in size, making them great for stitched patterns like peyote work. They are alos tubular. Hope that helps!
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answered 5 months ago
by
Leanne
answer 3
Delicas are a brand of seed bead produced by Miyuki Japan, which makes a variety of other seed beads. Delicas are also known as cylinder beads in some projects and magazines. They are nearly perfectly square shaped when viewed from above, whereas other seed beads (Japanese or Czech) are slightly bowed out at the sides - think barrel-shaped. Delicas are almost completely uniform in size, making them great for projects requiring regularity, like loom work or square stitching. Delicas are produced in a HUGE variety of colors. The color palette selection and extreme regularity meas that Delicas also cost a bit more than many other brands of seed beads. Also note: a Delica size 11 is actually closed to a size 10 when compared to other brands' size 11 beads: Delica 11's are a bit smaller than Toho 11's or Jablonex 11's, for example.

Melissa Post, Pug Beads
www.pugbeads.com
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answered 5 months ago
by
Pug Beads
 - Atlanta, GA
answer 4
Seed Beads are round, Delicas are small tubelur beads
answered 5 months ago
by
Que
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what is the difference between 15.0 seed beads and delicas
asked 6 months ago
by
sue
on Seed Beads
4 answers
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answer 1
Size 15 seed beads may be made by a variety of manufacturers and come in different shapes and finishes. They're also called rocailles when produced by Japanese or Czech companies. I prefer Miyuki Rocailles and Toho's.
Delicas are a proprietary manufactured shape and size by Miyuki, Japan. The most common Delicas are marked siz 11, and they are closer to an actual size 10, and are significantly smaller, not to mention more regularly sized, than other size 11 seed beads. Delicas are aslo available in size 15 (closer to 14) and 8 (closer to 7) and 10 (closer to nine) from select retailers. Delicas are cylinder, with no outward curving at the sides. They are also available in a variety of colors and finishes. Delicas are the preferred seed bead for painstakingly regular peyote and loom work.
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answered 6 months ago
by
Pug Beads
 - Atlanta
answer 2
15.0 are very small and round, delicas are almost like 11.0 and I would say cylinder in shape.

I do not know if I am right it is just my take on it I like to use both
answered 6 months ago
by
Blondie Marie
 - New Jersey
answer 3
Delicas are cut so exact that they fit almost into each other, whereas the seed bead does not.
answered 6 months ago
by
Pen
answer 4
Delicas are more of a size *11 and they are a cylinder bead, not rounded like seed beads. Delicas also have larger holes than the average seed bead which make them perfect for multiple passes. HTH.
answered 6 months ago
by
Debbeading
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can a Nymo D Large thread fit in a 11/0 seed bead?
asked 2 months, 1 week ago
by
.
on Seed Beads
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answer 1
For sure. The large just means the bobbin has a longer length of thread (250 m rather than 60+ m). Nymo D is usually the size thread I use for beadweaving.
answered 1 month, 4 weeks ago
by
Serena
answer 2
Part of that depends on whether you are using a #10, 11, 12 or 15 needle. And, if you using beeswax or not.

I would use Nymo B with an 11 or 12 needle. Depending on your project, double up the thread.
answered 2 months ago
by
Seth
answer 3
Yes they can and more times than you would think. I use Nymo B as well. It's great when you need to go through many times. You can test this out by just running your threaded needle through you 11/0 seed bead over and over and count the times. Also, use a size 12 needle or even smaller if necessary.
answered 2 months ago
by
Mom
 - Issaquah, WA
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What thread is used with Swarovski crystal beads?
asked 3 months, 4 weeks ago
by
Anonymous
on Seed Beads
2 answers
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answer 1
Fireline. It's created from highly durable material and braided for extra strength. However, it's still a good idea to pass through your crystals a second time if you can to minimize the possibility of their sharp edges cutting the thread.
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answered 3 months, 3 weeks ago
by
marshtex
answer 2
You can use our Griffin Silk cord to string Swarovski Crystals and Pearls:

http://www.artbeads.com/stringing-materials-griffin-silk-bead-cord.html

You can also use our jewelry wires such as Zamba Pro:

http://www.artbeads.com/zamba-pro-jewelry-wire.html

The thread we carry is made more for seed beads.
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answered 3 months, 3 weeks ago
by
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How many seed beads are in an 8g bag?
asked 6 months ago
by
Anonymous
on Seed Beads
2 answers
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answer 1
Thank you for your inquiry. All of our seed beads are sold in an 8 gram package. It is difficult to know exactly how many are in each package, as each of the beads are slightly different in size and weight. We have listed the approximate bead counts for most of our seed beads in the main description of each category. We hope this is helpful!
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answered 6 months ago
by
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8g are in an 8g bag
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answered 6 months ago
by
nursebarrick
 - Ga.
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what is the best seed bead to use for bead weaving
I heard japanese are very consistant in size and shape and great for bead weaving but I cannot find those any where. So what is 2nd best?
asked 2 days ago
by
terri
 - clearwater, fl
on Seed Beads
1 answer
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answer 1
Artbeads.com is full of Japanese Beads, Toho's and Delica's are considered percision, Delica's are cylinder which lends itself nicely to beadweaving. In my opinion, there is no 2nd best, some feel Chez beads are but I tend to disagree.
answered 13 hours ago
by
Charlene
 - NJ
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What needles I need to work with seed beads?
asked 1 week, 3 days ago
by
Galina
on Seed Beads
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answer 1
There are special needles made just for beading, with very narrow eyes that slip through the bead's holes easily. You can find them in hobby and sewing stores in packets of four, but they're extremely expensive that way -- it's much more economical to buy them in packages of 25 or more from bead supply specialists.

I find that size 10 needles work for most everything I do, but once in awhile I need the smaller size 12s. I've never had to go down any smaller than that, even for size 15-0 beads.

And may I recommend beeswax to condition your thread and make it easier to thread these tiny needles? Personally, I like plain, natural beeswax much better than the synthetic thread conditioners... but it can be hard to find. In sewing stores, you'll often see a whitish material labeled beeswax, but it's not -- it's that slippery synthetic stuff. Real beeswax is light golden brown.

Hope this is helpful!
answered 1 week, 1 day ago
by
Carol
 - Dallas
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How many seed beads are in a 8g bag?
asked 3 months ago
by
visally
on Seed Beads
1 answer
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answer 1
the number of beads per 8g bag depends on the size of beads.
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answered 2 months, 4 weeks ago
by
g
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What is the best stringing material for seed beads?
I want to make a multi-strand bracelet, one strand of which is comprised of seed beads. I've never worked with seed beads before, and I was wondering what stringing material is best?
asked 3 months, 1 week ago
by
Kristin
on Seed Beads
1 answer
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answer 1
Kristen, if you are making a multi-strand bracelet and the other 2 strands are using beading wire then you can use the beading wire for your seed bead strand. I would use 21-strand beading wire to give your bracelet flexibility.
answered 3 months, 1 week ago
by
Mozley
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Do you have free tips and/or designs on using these beads?
asked 3 months, 2 weeks ago
by
Rahl
on Seed Beads
1 answer
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answer 1
Here is a link to our Learning Center that shows you how to make an even Peyote stitch and how to embellish the even Peyote stitch as well:

http://www.artbeads.com/seed-bead-tips.html

We have a jewelry kit that shows you how to make a beaded bail necklace:

http://www.artbeads.com/beaded-bail-necklace-kit.html

Also in our Learning Center we have many jewelry design ideas that include seed beads such as:

http://www.artbeads.com/abacus-plume-necklace.html
http://www.artbeads.com/fire-and-ice-necklace.html
http://www.artbeads.com/where-i-bead.html
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answered 3 months, 2 weeks ago
by
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