- What size are these beads?
- They are 8/0 seed beads, about 3 mm in diameter, with a 1 mm hole. That size threads easily on standard beading thread and thin wire.
- How many beads are in a bag?
- About 1,111 beads per 50 g bag. Counts vary slightly because the beads are sold by weight, not by piece.
- What thread or wire fits the hole?
- The 1 mm hole takes standard beading thread, nylon thread and thin craft wire. Doubled heavy thread may not pass.
- Are these beads opaque?
- Yes, they are opaque, so the thread does not show through and the color reads solid.
- What can I make with 8/0 seed beads?
- Bracelets, necklaces, bead-woven patterns, embroidery and bead-stringing projects. They are a middle size between 6/0 and 11/0.
- Are they good for bead weaving?
- Yes, the round shape and even 3 mm size suit weaving and loom work. Check each bead for chips before stringing.
- Where is the 8/0 Glasperlen, opaken Farben Saatgut, kleine Bastelperlen für die Herstellung von DIY-Schmuck, Runde, Rundloch cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $5.50, as of our latest check.