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 more15SD312-TR: DBS0050 Delica Luster Crystal 15/0 - 9GM is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Miyuki's 15/0 Delica Luster Crystal brings the precision of Japanese tube-cut glass to the smallest standard Delica size — 1.4–1.5 mm cylinders that line up with near-mechanical consistency, making every stitch count in fine beadwork.
The transparent glass lets light pass straight through while a luster coating adds a quiet, glassy glow — bright without being flashy.
Their uniform cylinder shape makes them ideal for off-loom techniques like peyote and brick stitch where tight, even coverage matters most; they're also a go-to for delicate fringe, fine loomwork, and adding crisp detail rows to larger beaded pieces.
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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.
15SD312-TR: DBS0050 Delica Luster Crystal 15/0 - 9GM is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.