Miyuki delica 11/0 DB0021 nikel plated x 3gr

What is a Miyuki Delica 11/0?

It is a cylinder-shaped glass seed bead made in Japan by Miyuki. The beads are almost identical in size with straight walls, so they sit snugly side by side and the weave stays even, ideal for picture patterns.

Specifications

• Brand: Miyuki (Japan)
• Shape: Delica, straight-walled cylinder
• Size: 11/0 (DB), approx. 1.6 mm diameter
• Hole: approx. 0.8 mm
• Colour: DB0021 Nickel-Plated
• Material: glass
• Contents: 3 g, approx. 600 beads (about 200 per gram)
• Coverage: about 77 beads per 10 cm strand

What it is for

• Loom, peyote and brick stitch weaving.
• Patterns and pictures: each bead is one pixel of the design.
• Bracelets, necklaces and bead embroidery.

What to use it with (guidance)

• Beading needle size 10 to 12 and nylon or Miyuki thread.
• If you are weaving, check that the thread can pass twice through the hole.

Frequently asked questions

Is it genuine Miyuki?

Yes. These are Miyuki Delica beads made in Japan.

How is it different from a rocaille?

Delicas are straight-walled cylinders of even size, so the weave lies flat like fabric. Rocailles are round and give texture; they do not replace each other in a loom pattern.

How many beads are in the bag?

Around 600 in 3 g. The exact number varies slightly between batches.

Does the colour wear off?

It is a metallic finish over the glass, so heavy rubbing can wear it. Following the tip above makes it last much longer.