Seed beads size chart

Seed beads are sized in aughts, which are different […]

To calculate bead sizes, use common household objects to measure the diameter in millimeters, or compare beads to a standard bead size chart.

SharonB of Pin Tangle blog is sharing the link to a handy, free seed-bead size chart. She says, If you print it out and keep it handy you will be able to substitute beads in a pattern. It also sup…

Clipart set of round seed beads includes 12 bead sizes, perfect for creating your own beading patterns.

Some of the most common questions I get from my students and see in on-line forums are about why a fully beaded kongo gumi/round braid doesn't work out as expected by the maker. While there are many reasons this can occur, the main issue is usually some sort of mismatch...

bead sizing chart

With seed bead sizing, the rule is the larger the size number, the smaller the bead. Czech seed beads are often sold in hanks, which are made of 12 strands, folded in half into a bundle, so that there are 24 thread ends tied off. Czech seed beads can also have slight variations in size and shape from batch to batch, or even within the same hank. These variations can give your finished piece a more organic or bohemian feel. For more uniformity and consistency, Japanese seed beads are the…

Beads per inch Chart for different sized beads. (Great for estimating how many beads you will need for a project.)

iBead software logo If you have trouble sizing beads the latest beading App for iPhone might be for you. That is of course if you have an iPhone. iBead is a very neat little App that provides you with visual guides to sizing beads and things bead related. It has a bead size guide (see screen grab image - to the right) for sizing beads from 2mm to 16 mm in size, a calculator for counting the number of beads needed for a particular length string, a wire size guide that shows the size of…