Create graphic, modern bead weaves with Miyuki Tila beads in Black Labrador Full Mat, perfect for beautifully finished bracelets and necklaces.
The color of these beads is not an original MIYUKI color. It is achieved through a Czech coating.
Their flat, square shape with two holes allows for precise and even alignment, making them ideal for creating uniform surfaces or geometric patterns. Tila beads measure 5x5x1.9 mm and hold up well in bead weavings. The Black Labrador Full Mat color features a silvery gray hue, softened by a matte finish that absorbs light and creates a understated, contemporary look.
What Can You Make with Tila Beads?
These beads are well-suited for creating woven bracelets with clean lines, where their double holes allow you to experiment with thread interlacing to achieve sturdy, well-defined structures. They can also be used to create an easy-to-make flat-bead necklace, either by combining them with seed beads for the edges or by alternating them with finer beads to vary the textures. When used in earrings, they can be arranged into simple, geometric pendants, possibly embellished with a small teardrop bead to add movement.
Tutorials and technical guides are available to assist both beginners and more experienced designers. You’ll find practical advice on choosing thread, managing tension, and finishing techniques to achieve a clean, even weave. It’s a great way to progress at your own pace, regardless of your skill level.
Warning:
Due to their shape, the thinness of the glass, and the two-hole design, Tila beads are more fragile than other Miyuki beads.
To prevent the beads from cracking or chipping, Miyuki recommends handling the bags with the utmost care.
The use of a beading mat is strongly recommended when emptying the Tila Beads packets.
10-gram bag, containing approximately 110 to 120 beads.
