The seed beads exist in different sizes in general classified by size 15/0 - 4/0.
The more the figure is well brought up, the more sharpens it of seed beads is small.
The size in general used for the cylindrical pearls Treasure de Toho or Délica de Miyuki is size 11/0.
The Japanese seed beads are in general used in size 11/0 also.
The size of seed beads European, Indian or Chinese the most common are size 9/0.
This size 9/0 European or Asian (except Japan) corresponds to size 11/0 according to Japanese calibration.
The Japanese seed beads have big hole which allows numerous passages easier.
This broad hole makes that these beads are lighter. It means that in equal weight, you have more beads by buying Japanese seed beads.
| Tailles des perles de rocaille Européenne |
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Nombre approximatifs de perles dans 10 grammes |
| 11/0 |
2mm |
1280 |
| 10/0 |
2,2mm |
1100 |
| 9/0 |
2,5mm |
660 |
| 7/0 |
3mm |
280 |
| 5/0 |
5mm |
95 |
| 4/0 |
6mm |
95 |
Charte de durabilité des perles Miyuki
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