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Miyuki Quarter Tilas
Good to know
- Quarter Tilas are narrow, flat two-hole glass beads made in Japan by Miyuki.
- Quarter Tilas are slimmer than Half Tilas (5 x 2.3 x 1.9 mm).
- Thin Tilas can crack: don't force the needle or overfill the holes.
- A Miyuki Tila is not a CzechMates Tile; don't substitute by nominal size.
- Gold-plated and galvanized finishes can wear with friction, skin acids or solvents.
Questions & answers
What sizes are Miyuki Tila beads?
A Tila is a flat two-hole bead of 5 x 5 x 1.9 mm, and a Half Tila is 5 x 2.3 x 1.9 mm. Quarter Tilas are narrower again. A Tila is not the same as a CzechMates Tile, which is larger and thicker.
Any tips for working with two-hole beads?
Don't force the needle or overfill the holes, since thin beads can crack. You can leave one hole empty on purpose so a bead swings, or alternate top and bottom holes for zig-zag effects. Never substitute one two-hole bead for another by nominal size alone.
Will the finish on my seed beads wear off?
Glass-body colors such as plain opaque and transparent are permanent. Galvanized, silver-lined, dyed and other coated finishes are surface treatments that can wear with friction, moisture and chemicals, so choose glass-body colors for rings and bracelets that see a lot of handling.
Ages 16+. Not intended for use by children. Contains small parts that can be a choking hazard.