Seed beads Miyuki 11/0 for the creation of costume jewelry
Miyuki Seed beads 11/0 are among the most widely used Japanese seed beads in jewelry design: round, regular and available in over 560 colors, they can be adapted to all your creative desires.
Whether you're just starting out on the loom or have mastered peyote, here you'll find the shade you need to bring your jewelry to life.
Buy Seed beads Miyuki 11/0
Seed beads Miyuki 11/0 are the benchmark among Japanese seed beads. With a diameter of around 2 mm, it offers the perfect balance between finesse and ease of handling. Its round, slightly domed shape gives it a more organic, textured look than cylindrical Delica, ideal for creations with character.
Its regularity of manufacture, typical of the Japanese brand Miyuki, guarantees a homogeneity of size that facilitates threading, weaving and embroidery. In fact, it's the ideal bead for beginners: accessible, versatile, and compatible with most DIY techniques.
👉 Want to know more about the differences between the ranges? Check out our complete guide to Miyuki beads and our fact sheet on Miyuki bead shapes and sizes.
Mounting techniques for 11/0 Seed beads
Miyuki Seed beads 11/0 are compatible with a wide range of techniques:
- Loomweaving : ideal for beginners, to create graphic bracelets with patterns. Seed beads 11/0 are perfect for this.
- Classic threading: for necklaces, cumulative bracelets or freer creations.
- Peyote and brick stitch: Delica 11/0 remain the benchmark for these precise techniques, but Seed beads offer a softer, more spontaneous finish.
DIY jewelry ideas with Miyuki beads
Miyuki Seed beads 11/0 are at the heart of many creative projects:
- Loom bracelets: count 5 to 8 g per color for a simple 16-18 cm bracelet.
- Embroidered earrings: 2 to 5 g for a pair.
- Woven ring: between 2 and 4 g for a thin ring.
Need some ideas to get you started? Check out our step-by-step tutorials:
What is the size of a Miyuki 11/0 seed bead in millimeters?
A Miyuki 11/0 seed bead measures approximately 2 mm in diameter. In the Miyuki sizing system, the larger the number, the smaller the bead: 11/0 is the standard size, between 8/0 (larger) and 15/0 (very fine).
What is the difference between a Miyuki 11/0 seed bead and a Delica 11/0 seed bead?
Miyuki 11/0 seed beads are round, while Delica 11/0 seed beads are cylindrical. Delica beads offer superior uniformity and a proportionally larger hole, making them ideal for peyote stitch and brick stitch. Seed beads have a slightly more organic, rounded appearance.
What type of thread should I use with Miyuki 11/0 seed beads?
For weaving (loom, peyote, brick stitch), use a weaving thread such as Nymo, C-Lon, or One-G with a Miyuki bead needle. For simple stringing, a nylon or elastic thread measuring 0.30 to 0.40 mm works very well.