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DBS0730 Delica Opaque Sapphire Blue 15/0
$3294
$5490
Unit price
SKU: 15SD172
15SD172: DBS0730 Delica Opaque Sapphire Blue 15/0 - 50GM is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Miyuki's 15/0 Delica beads in Opaque Sapphire Blue come in a generous 50g quantity, precision tube-cut in Japan for the tight size consistency that demanding beadwork requires. At 1.4–1.5mm, these are the go-to when you need maximum stitch density and razor-sharp pattern definition.
The opaque finish delivers a solid, non-translucent sapphire blue — saturated and graphic, with no light passing through to muddy the color.
Specifications
- Size: 15/0
- Color: Blues (opaque)
- Finish: Opaque
- Origin: Japan
- Quantity: 50g
What to make with them
Their cylindrical uniformity makes them ideal for loom work and peyote stitch where clean, pixel-precise color blocking is the whole point — think geometric patterns, lettering, or mosaic-style pictorial panels. The 50g bulk quantity gives you enough to commit to a large cuff, a detailed tapestry piece, or a run of coordinated components without rationing every gram.
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Description
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 100 gram package.
Additional Details
- Article NumberDBS0730
- BrandMiyuki
- Origin/RegionJapan
- FinishOpaque
- Finish VisualsSolid, non-translucent color for strong, graphic designs.
- Finish Durability2 - Durable (good for regular wear with normal care)
- Color FamilyBlues
- Qty per PackBulk Quantity
- Count per Package50g
- Seed Bead SizeSize 15/0
- Size1.4 - 1.5 mm
15SD172: DBS0730 Delica Opaque Sapphire Blue 15/0 - 50GM is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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