Miyuki Delicas 11/0 glass beads for jewelry making & bead weaving
Want to try your hand at bead weaving? Miyuki Delica 11/0 beads are perfect! With their cylindrical, uniform shape, Miyuki 11/0 beads are the most commonly used.
Weaving with 11/0 Delica Beads
Miyuki Delica 11/0 beads are cylindrical Japanese seed beads with thin walls and a large hole. As a result, they align precisely to the millimeter, sit evenly side by side, and allow the thread to pass through multiple times—a real advantage for peyote stitch or brick stitch.
With a diameter of about 1.6 mm and a height of 1.3 mm, they produce a dense, flat, and even weave. This is the size most commonly found in weaving patterns and tutorials: ideal for beginners and fine enough for precise patterns.
What projects can you make with Delica 11/0 beads?
- Bracelets on a loom: geometric patterns, color gradients… follow the tutorial for this 11/0 Delica bracelet or this diamond-pattern bracelet.
- Cuffs: a wide woven band, as in this DIY Delica cuff project.
- Earrings, rings, and pendants: brick stitch and peyote stitch create lightweight, precise pieces.
- Personalized jewelry: initials and numbers using alphabet and number weaving charts.
Beginners: Start with a small bracelet on the loom using a few colors. Experienced crafters: Play with contrasts—a matte background accented with metallic or AB touches always makes a statement.
Materials for Weaving Miyuki Delica Beads
To create a Miyuki weave, you’ll need:
- Miyuki beads
- sorting trays
- Miyuki beading needles
- a beading loom or a Quick Start kit to get started with beading without a loom
- and, of course, bead weaving thread!
For beginners, check out our technical tips to learn bead weaving and the Peyote & Brick Stitch techniques. Our Miyuki assortments are perfect for getting started!
Use our Miyuki color charts to coordinate your colors! And create stunning Miyuki beaded jewelry!
Get inspired by our bead weaving tutorials and Miyuki diagrams! Print our blank peyote and brick stitch patterns to create Miyuki Delicas bracelets and necklaces—the possibilities are endless!
Miyuki bead wholesalers, take advantage of our volume discounts! Whether you’re a professional or a bead enthusiast, you’ll love ourMiyuki Delicas in bulk: 100-gram bags!
What kind of thread should I use for stringing Miyuki beads?
What is the size of Miyuki Delica 11/0 seed beads?
Miyuki Delica 11/0 seed beads have a diameter of 1.6 mm and a height of 1.27 mm. They are larger than Miyuki Delica 15/0 beads and smaller than Miyuki Delica 10/0 and 8/0 beads.
What is the difference between Miyuki 11/0 seed beads and Miyuki Delica 11/0 seed beads?
Miyuki Delica beads are cylindrical in shape, while Miyuki seed beads are round. Miyuki Delica 11/0 beads have a diameter of 1.6 mm and a height of 1.27 mm. Miyuki 11/0 seed beads measure 2x1.36 mm. Weaves made with seed beads will have a less flat and smooth finish and will be slightly less even than those made with Miyuki Delica beads.









































































