Seed bead size chart

To calculate bead sizes, use common household objects to measure the diameter in millimeters, or compare beads to a standard bead size chart.

SharonB of Pin Tangle blog is sharing the link to a handy, free seed-bead size chart. She says, If you print it out and keep it handy you will be able to substitute beads in a pattern. It also sup…

Learn about the different seed bead sizes in aught and standard sizing as well as the different types and finishes available.

With seed bead sizing, the rule is the larger the size number, the smaller the bead. Czech seed beads are often sold in hanks, which are made of 12 strands, folded in half into a bundle, so that there are 24 thread ends tied off. Czech seed beads can also have slight variations in size and shape from batch to batch, or even within the same hank. These variations can give your finished piece a more organic or bohemian feel. For more uniformity and consistency, Japanese seed beads are the…

seed bead size chart

Seed beads are sized in aughts, which are different […]

Clipart set of round seed beads includes 12 bead sizes, perfect for creating your own beading patterns.

Some of the most common questions I get from my students and see in on-line forums are about why a fully beaded kongo gumi/round braid doesn't work out as expected by the maker. While there are many reasons this can occur, the main issue is usually some sort of mismatch...

bead sizing chart