Beadweaving Basics: Seed Bead Sizes

[@lisegarcia6249]

Excellent video for beginners. When I started beading I bought quite a few cheap seed beads. My finished piece never looked like it did in the magazines. Until I discovered Japanese seed beads. Never bought cheap beads again. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and beautiful tutorials.

[@ErinLynnMUA]

A family member was saying, "you could use larger beads & it would make it so much easier on you & so much faster. " She's right but I just can't get enough of the 15's. I made a rose themed bracelet recently & it literally looks like a strip of lace. You just can't get that effect with larger beads. Thanks for another informative video!

[@neonesf5967]

Hi Jill. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I do a lot of crochet with sequins and beads (Barbie gowns ironically), and recently fell into a windfall of seed beads. Your videos have been beyond helpful in letting me acquire a new skill set for my work. Without your excellent teaching style, clear instructions and explanations I would have been stuck with literally pounds (not grams) of beads and no clue what to do with them. Again Thank You so much, and keep up the great work. Eric.

[@patd.3368]

Great video...talented instructor and terrific communicator...learned a lot from you, THANKS!!!

[@hazelmckenzie9348]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have been buying most of my beads at either the local Dollar store or WalMart. Have recently started getting ones from Beadaholique and a Canadian company, as I live in Canada. I will definitely try the Japanese beads. I am brand new to the craft and am in my 60's. Keep up the good videos..

[@Graysunshinecries]

I wish I would have come across you an hour ago. I have been searching online and could NOT get a good chart to explain the difference in beads. I really appreciate this video and you for uploading it.

[@soucky1]

I agree thumbs up for Japanese seed beads,i have a huge stock of Czech seed beads before i have met the Japanese seed beads & i haven't use the Czech after so yes it's good to know because when whe start beading GE! whe don't know all of this great tips & when i have start 15 years a go to beadweaving they haven't great videos tutorials to help me whitch one to use but know Lucky Ladies whe have Jill the Master Designer to help lots of great tips & what to buy so you won't spend money for cheap stuff you will hate like i did so Thank's Jill for this excellent video!!

[@tinastracqualursi8275]

Kudos to you for loving those 15/0. I’m struggling with the 11/0. I wear glasses and use an ott-lite magnifier and still have trouble but refuse to give up my beading! Thanks for all the great tutorials.

[@randomgirll3123]

I bought some odd shaped seed beads and I'm just using them for practicing loom bracelets.

[@kimikobear]

omg that vase thing in the background is sooooo freaking cute!!!!!!!!

[@judithheinemann8439]

Jill, thank you so very much for this informative video. I am just getting started and this helps me so much.

[@fantasankoh1616]

Thanks so much for your advice. Working with irregular sizes of beads can be really difficult.

[@sheilatrott7694]

Thanks a lot jill for this video, it's very enlightening!! Good timing cos I am ready to stock up on seed beads.

[@47bettie]

Love seed beads also! Great information very helpful Jill! Thank you for Sharing! Liz x

[@eleanorjack1336]

I have been looking for 10/0 seed beads. The designs I like call for 10/0 seed beads but I can't find them. Where can I get them.

[@curtriceennis2924]

Thank you so much for this video. I was wondering which type of seed need has the most uniform size in it, and, now, I know - Japanese seed beads. I get tired of "sifting" through the seed beads I have to try and find the same sizes when I want to do a bead-weaving project. But, do you have a favorite "brand" of seed bead which you find have the most uniform in size, though? I appreciate your help. C.H.

[@marcosfunky]

Fajnie wytłumaczyłaś o co chodzi. Dziękuję. Właśnie skończyłem robić tradycyjny wzór ludu Wixarica... jest piękny i zbyt długi... nie chcąc wycinać "treści" myślę o zastosowaniu mniejszych koralików, było 11/0 spróbuję 15/0.... ten sprzedam lub ofiaruję komuś z grubszym nadgarstkiem :)

[@arlensmithe44]

Thank you for all your info,it is very helpful to a newbie like me

[@madhurijaikumar4362]

You are absolutely adorable Jill Wiseman . :) I love your channel!

[@3MsGrandma]

I love watching your videos, you're an excellent teacher and I appreciate your sharing your expertise. I do, however, find it difficult to hear you on so many of your videos, this one included. So, if there is a way for you to amplify the sound (your voice) in your videos I'd really appreciate that. Thank you.

[@janechamberlain1401]

Jill, thanks again for a common sense vid. I'm doing my second beaded piece ever and guess what/ the shop I'm doing my classes at only sell those type of beads you said to avoid! I knew it! i said to my friend that their bead quality was awful. Oh well. I suppose I'm just practising at the moment and at least I'm learning technique.

[@virginiah557]

I shop on Amazon for size "10/0" or "11/0" but I see a lot say "2mm" or "4mm" etc. What's what??

[@barbaraatorres5074]

Love your videos I've learned so much and thank you for answering so promptly it was driving me crazy

[@annymelek6257]

Hello from Greece,,, unfortunately the beads that are sold here are not of the same size,and its difficult to make the designs I like,,,love your work ,,thank you for your information Jil

[@Family1st2011]

what size threads do you use when using size 15, 11, or 8? especially with fringe earrings?

[@melissanaman8988]

Where would you recommend getting Japanese seed beads wholesale?

[@rachel-iu4dc]

thanks for the great information. Do you know of a good online store to buy good quality beads? Or what brand I should look for?

[@BeadingBrigade]

Thanks so much for this information which is especially helpful for beginners!

[@moproblems48]

You're awesome! Thanks for that very informative video

[@trista123abc]

Thank you so much this helped a lot!

[@Gravityguyz]

I just bought Toho seed beads and my 8/0 were smaller than the 11/0 beads. Are they sized differently than Japanese seed beads? TIA!

[@curtriceennis2924]

Not seed "needs," but, seed beads. It was my auto-correct which did that. Thank you.

[@lisalay1265]

I just purchased 45 containers of 2mm seed beads, what size is that they said a 12/0? I’m new and want to practice before I buy a bunch of “good” seed beads? Is this correct info? $25. I figured I can’t lose much and have a large variety of colors.

[@criisty50]

I love this video and ur channel. Im just starting to bead and i love to do it. But i would like to know if there are any books or web pages to know so i can learn more and order beads. Thank u

[@JillWisemanDesigns]

criisty50 You can find all my kits, patterns, and lots and lots of beads at www.jillwisemandesigns.com as well as a copy of my book.

[@Martha0217]

Ok so I have a question....sooo when I buy my seed beads which I usually buy 11/0s and 6/0s why are there a lot of imperfects in my batch like some seem like there a different size?

[@amberstewart8586]

You need toho or miyuki Japanese seed beads

[@J4CERL]

Great video is Czech seed beads Charlotte true cut sz12s equivalent to size 11/0 seed beads?

[@rahmaseleman9894]

I'm in central Africa 🇷🇼 how can I get size 15 seed beads

[@TheCaringNihilist]

I like you. Thank you for helping me on my bead journey!

[@rahmaseleman9894]

I love the size 15 as well but I don't know how to get them

[@savannah58]

What size is a 3x6mm?

[@alana2250]

Very informative! Thank You!

[@thelordhearsthecryofthepoo1202]

Thank you this is very helpful

[@carolfitzgerald6441]

Great video, thanks!

[@shinyart]

Tnx alot 🥰

[@Kolibri71]

Are you using toho or miyuki?

[@samcraftyhands3305]

By saying japanese what do you mean what kind do you suggest,

[@kumuthinikrishnasamy650]

Beautiful mam

[@barbaraatorres5074]

What is the difference between a 11/0 and 11 I've watched 3 videos and nothing mentions the difference?

[@JillWisemanDesigns]

There is no difference! 11/0 is just another way of saying size 11.

[@rahmaseleman9894]

I love the size 15 but can't get them anywhere near me 😭

[@angrybudgie96]

I ordered a bunch of 11/0 seed beads thinking that the holes will be big enough for my 0.5 mm macrame cords, but alas, they were too small 😭

[@ingridakerblom7577]

In europe its easier to find the 9/0s & 6/0s than anything else.. i have managed to find 11/0s or atleast I think they are 11/0s not sure.. I have found 15/0s in the craft store on request and what I bealive is 8/0s. There is a big difference in the 9/0s & the belived 11/0s.. its brands like Gűtermann, Panduro or Knorr Padel, german craft brands. Mostly use 9 or 11 bcs they sre the easiest to find.

[@nancycushing338]

Susan Weaver

[@desanamourlis3465]

I can only find 9/0 in my area 😕

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