The seed beads are very tiny glass beads, typically measuring about 1 millimeter to a few millimeters in diameter. They may be used for detailed work in embroidery or may be simply strung onto a necklace.
As many jewellery makers know, seed beads are measured by a /0 number system. The seed beads are placed in a straight line at first. And then the number of beads that fit comfortably within 1 inch is counted. If suppose 12 beads come within the space of 1 inch, then the beads are measured as 12/0.
Because there are so many different sizes, it's important to know which size is best to use with your needles and thread for your project. If you are new to beading and learning a new beading stitch, it can sometimes make it easier to use a larger size seed bead. The larger size makes it easier to see how the beads should fit together and the path your thread should take.
Earlier I had to buy beads from shops and stores from near and far, and I had little option to choose from. But now with quite a few good web sites providing seed beads I can lay my hands on famous Japanese seed beads and also Czech seed beads. Such as PandaHall, the China leading wholesale beads and jewellery findings wholesale suppler, having nearly 1000 seed beads with various size: 6/0, 8/0, 11/0, 12/0, 15/0, at low wholesale price.
So if you want to wholesale seed beads at low wholesale price, you can go to PandaHall to have a look at.
