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Does anyone know of or where to find a chart that shows conversion of Delica size 11 to the same color but in size 15 beads? I think there was something about that someplace but can't remember where.......

Thanks for any and all help.
Georgia

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Permalink Reply by CJ Bagley on March 12, 2011 at 9:11am

Hi Georgia~

You may want to look at Caravan Bead who carries a full line [every single color/type etc] of Miyuki bead including the approximately 240 colors of 15/0 which I use almost exclusively. http://www.caravanbeads.net/ProdList.asp?scat=203

For those who may be converting from X-stitch patterns there is a fabulous table from DMC floss to Delica at: http://www.bead-media.com/conversioncharts.html

All the best!

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Permalink Reply by georgia grisolia on March 12, 2011 at 11:03am

I did get a nice note from Barry at Caravan and he sent me the text lists of those they carry as well as all the conversion #s but he says most of those are not being made.

I do have that floss chart too so thank you so much for the reply and may I ask why you like the 15s so much and what sort of projects you like them for?

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Permalink Reply by CJ Bagley on March 31, 2011 at 5:26pm

Greetings Georgia!

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Glad you had some success with Caravan, they really are a great group of folks!

As for your question about my use of 15/0 beads, well I find that the level of detail I can get is far better than with larger beads. I do almost nothing but loom or peyote stitch as my specialty is traditional Native American design. I am starting to move towards traditional native applique, and again I can get finer detail with the smaller beads.

I also have a fairly large collection of antique beads, sizes 16/0; 18/0; 20/0 and my favorites...22/0! They are maybe the size of table salt, and are of course used very sparingly for very fine detail work. [They are over 100 years old] As you can imagine I've been told on more than one occasion that I'm "nuts" to work with such small beads but I fell in love almost 20 years ago with the 22's when I saw them used to decorate a fabulous Native dance fan.

So what brings you to the world of 15/0 beads? I know you mentioned a special project in an earlier post...what is the subject of the project?

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Permalink Reply by georgia grisolia on March 31, 2011 at 5:33pm

It is my pattern for the wolf called Silent Sentinel. A customer had the idea to use all 15s but since that pattern is made in matte finish beads it was not possible with the selection available.

I have some 15s and have used them in jewelry making but not in looming which is my favorite style of working.

I have never heard of 22s. Wow. That is really tiny. Where did you get them?

I am thinking of doing some bead embroidery but not like the kind I have normally seen. I would like to do more like an applique or design straight onto clothing but have not gotten started. This just rocks around in my mind at times.

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Permalink Reply by CJ Bagley on August 14, 2011 at 10:40am

Hi Georgia!

Somehow I missed you question about where to find the 22/0 seed beads. They are very rare but Bead Cats still has a very nice selection [approx 32 choices] of colors. http://www.beadcats.com/

Another source is East of Oz http://eastofoz.com/index.htm but you would have to contact them via email etc. to get a list of their current stock.

As for Matte finish, you can do this yourself with Etch-All liquid. Seed beads only take about 5 minutes in the solution to get the desired effect. Just be sure to wear gloves, work in a well ventilated area and rinse them thoroughly.

Happy Hunting!

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Permalink Reply by Wendy Sites on April 2, 2011 at 7:46am

Didn't read through all the posts but I think if you log onto the Myuki site they have a list of all their colors & which type bead is available in each color. Yep just checked - that is where it is. Here is the link to their site: http://www.miyuki-beads.co.jp/english/seed/07_db01.html Hope this is the answer to your "problem" Good luck.