Seed Beads Sizing 101
What 11/0, 8/0 and 15/0 actually mean, a working seed bead size chart, Czech vs. Japanese beads, and which thread, needle, and size to reach for on your next project.
Read more15SD305-ABR: DBS0107 Delica Trans Gray Iris 15/0 - 9GM is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Miyuki's 15/0 Delica beads are precision tube-cut in Japan for exceptionally uniform size and shape — and this transparent gray iris colorway adds a moody, light-fracturing twist to that reliable consistency. At 1.4–1.5 mm with flat parallel sides, they sit flush against each other in stitched work in a way round seed beads simply can't match.
The transparent gray base lets light pass through while the iris finish throws strong multicolor rainbow reflections across the surface — shifting and dramatic depending on the angle.
Their uniformity makes them ideal for brickstitch, peyote, and loomwork where tight, even coverage matters — think intricate geometric cuffs, delicate fringe earrings, or woven panels where that shifting iridescence can ripple across the finished piece. They also work beautifully as a subtle accent bead in kumihimo braiding, where the gray-iris flashes between stronger colors without competing.
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Miyuki Delica beads are superior quality machine made Japanese seed beads. Japanese seed beads are known for their uniform size and cut consistency standards, which makes them excellent beads for bead weaving and looming. Delica seed beads are cylinder or tube shaped while Czech rocaille seed beads are round.
Size 15 Miyuki Delica beads measure about 1.3mm in diameter with a .65mm hole, and are sold per gram. Expect to receive about 17500 per 50 grams: 350 beads per gram, or 3500 beads per 9 gram package.
15SD305-ABR: DBS0107 Delica Trans Gray Iris 15/0 - 9GM is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.