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- Japanese Miyuki Seed Beads, size 11/0, SKU 111030.MY11-0188cut, metallic purple gold iris cut, (10 grams, 3" tube, apprx 1100 beads)
Japanese Miyuki Seed Beads, size 11/0, SKU 111030.MY11-0188cut, metallic purple gold iris cut, (10 grams, 3" tube, apprx 1100 beads)
Japanese Miyuki Seed Beads, size 11/0, SKU 111030.MY11-0188cut, metallic purple gold iris cut, (10 grams, 3" tube, apprx 1100 beads)
Product Description
MIYUKI glass beads are considered a "world standard" for their high quality, brilliance, and uniform shape. They are highly sought after by fashion designers, artists and bead fans alike.
Miyuki Japanese 11/0 seed beads are available by 28-30 gram 6" tubes. There are approximately 3080 11/0 beads in a 6" tube. These are approximately 2.2mm in diameter. The hole size is .8mm.
In comparison to another Japanese brand called TOHO, both are of high quality. Miyuki beads are more cylindrical; Toho more round. As a result, Miyuki 11/0s are slightly different in size than Toho 11/0s. TOHO have smaller holes. TOHO finishes have a slightly more textured finish with more variations and often slightly more saturated in color.
Czech beads, in comparison, are much more irregular in size, more saucer like in shape, with much sharper holes and holes which vary a lot in size. A third Japanese brand - Matsuno - is more similar to the Czech beads, though the holes are not as rough.
If you were making an ethnic looking piece with Czech seed beads, your piece would look hand-made. If you were using Miyuki or Toho beads, your piece would look machine made.