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 more15SD405R: DBS0048 Delica S/L Grey 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 an unusually uniform cylinder shape, and this silver-lined grey colorway brings serious light-catching flash to even the tiniest scale of work — 9 grams of it.
Transparent grey glass over a reflective silver core gives each bead an inner gleam that shifts between cool grey and bright silver depending on the light hitting it.
Their consistent sizing and flat edges make these 15/0 Delicas a go-to for loom work, peyote, and brick stitch where tight bead-to-bead registration matters most; the silver-lined sparkle also makes them a strong choice as accent rows in herringbone ropes or as fill beads in detailed needle-weaving where you want depth without bulk.
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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.
15SD405R: DBS0048 Delica S/L Grey 15/0 - 9GM is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.