Whether you are a beading newbie or veteran, you are going to want to read through this article by
Fire Mountain Gems and Beads called Seed Beads 101.
It is full of very useful information on sizes, types, brands, shapes and styles of seed beads.
For instance, did you know that according to this article, the size of a seed bead "correlates with the number of beads that will fit into a given inch when the beads are lined up side by side (with the holes parallel to each other, as in the ladder stitch). For instance, size 8/0 would equal eight beads to one inch. Keep in mind this is just a general rule of thumb, as there can be variances in this measurement based on the manufacturer, the type of glass used and the bead's finish.
"There is also some information on seed bead coatings and finishes.
So, maybe, just maybe, before you start your next seed bead project, you take a gander at this article and learn a little bit more about those bad, bad seed beads.
Click
HERE to find out more.
Now go bead something.
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