Add a dark, velvety touch to your creations with Miyuki Seed beads 15/0 Black Amber Mat, a small Japanese bead with an intense matte finish. Ideal for bead weaving, peyote, brick stitch or fabric embroidery, this seed bead fits perfectly into all your DIY jewelry projects.
The color of these beads is not an original MIYUKI color. It is achieved using a Czech coating
With its matte finish, these seed beads feature a dark, earthy amber hue—almost brownish-black—that departs from glossy finishes to offer a more subtle and natural visual texture. The Miyuki 15/0 seed bead measures approximately 1.5 mm in diameter, making it one of the smallest sizes in the Miyuki line. Its shape is uniform and consistent, ensuring a neat finish in weaving techniques.
How to use these Miyuki seed beads?
The 15/0 size is particularly well-suited for techniques that require precision and finesse. In peyote stitch or brick stitch, these beads allow you to create highly detailed patterns, fine borders, or subtle gradients. They can also be used as filler in mixed-media projects, paired with larger beads to create contrast. Have you heard of the Peytwist? Then try your hand at creating a necklace like the one by our designer. How about some Cellini spiral earrings?
The Black Amber Mat shade pairs easily with neutral tones, coppery colors, or shades of brown.
Whether you’re new to bead weaving or already have experience, practical resources are available to guide you. Technical guides, advice on choosing thread, explanations of basic stitches or more complex assemblies: these resources let you progress at your own pace and tackle new projects with greater confidence.
Weight: 8 grams, or approximately 2,000 beads.






















