What can I make with 11/0 round seed beads?

Peyote stitch, brick stitch, loom bands, bead embroidery and bead-woven jewelry. The 2mm round shape also works for stringing on thin thread. They are too small for most wire and cord projects.

Do these beads fit a standard beading needle?

The hole is about 0.7mm, which takes most beading needles and size B or D nylon thread. Very thick thread or doubled heavy thread may not pass.

How do Miyuki 11/0 compare with Czech 11/0 seed beads?

Miyuki rocailles are rounder and more consistent in size, which keeps woven rows even. Czech 11/0s are slightly more irregular and often less expensive.

Is this set good for a beginner?

Yes, if you want many colors to experiment with. The trade-off is that each color comes in a small amount, so a large project in one shade will need more.

Are the beads colorfast?

They are glass, so the color does not wash out or fade like dyed plastic. Some finishes can wear with heavy friction over time.

How should I store the beads?

Keep them in labeled containers sorted by color. Loose 2mm beads are easy to spill and slow to re-sort.

Miyuki 11/0 Round Rocailles Seed Beads 85 Colors Starter Set

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Our take on the Miyuki 11/0 Round Rocailles Seed Beads 85 Colors Starter Set

A starter set of Miyuki 11/0 round rocailles, the Japanese glass seed bead that bead weavers treat as a benchmark for even size and color. The beads are about 2mm round with a 0.7mm center-drilled hole, so they pass through most beading needles and thread. The set spreads across 85 colors, which is the point: it lets a beginner build a palette and lets a beader fill gaps without buying full tubes of each shade. Against generic seed beads, Miyuki's consistency is the draw; against Czech 11/0s, the rounder shape and tighter size tolerance make for neater peyote and brick stitch.

Best forBead weaving and bead embroideryBeginners building a first palettePeyote, brick and loom workFilling color gaps in an existing stash

Pros

85 colors in one set covers a wide palette
Uniform size and shape make stitches lie flat
0.7mm hole fits standard beading needles and thread
Round rocailles work for weaving, embroidery and stringing
Glass beads hold color and resist wear

Cons

2mm beads are small and slow to pick up without a tray
Loose beads need sorting and storage of your own
85 colors means many shades in small amounts
Not ideal for stringing on thick cord or wire

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About the Miyuki 11/0 Round Rocailles Seed Beads 85 Colors Starter Set

This is a starter set of Miyuki 11/0 round rocailles seed beads in 85 colors. The beads are round, center-drilled glass beads for handmade jewelry making.

Brand: Miyuki
Bead type: Round rocailles seed beads
Bead size: 11/0, 2 mm
Hole size: 0.7
Shape: Round
Drill style: Center drilled
Material: Glass
Colors: 85 colors in the set
Craft: Jewelry making, handmade

Specifications

Craft Type: Jewelry making
Bead Hole Size: 0.7
Shape: Round
Bead Size: 2
Style: modern, contemporary
Size: 2mm
Occasion: christmas
Product Type: bead
Drill Style: center drilled
General Material: glass

Questions and answers

What can I make with 11/0 round seed beads?: Peyote stitch, brick stitch, loom bands, bead embroidery and bead-woven jewelry. The 2mm round shape also works for stringing on thin thread. They are too small for most wire and cord projects.
Do these beads fit a standard beading needle?: The hole is about 0.7mm, which takes most beading needles and size B or D nylon thread. Very thick thread or doubled heavy thread may not pass.
How do Miyuki 11/0 compare with Czech 11/0 seed beads?: Miyuki rocailles are rounder and more consistent in size, which keeps woven rows even. Czech 11/0s are slightly more irregular and often less expensive.
Is this set good for a beginner?: Yes, if you want many colors to experiment with. The trade-off is that each color comes in a small amount, so a large project in one shade will need more.
Are the beads colorfast?: They are glass, so the color does not wash out or fade like dyed plastic. Some finishes can wear with heavy friction over time.
How should I store the beads?: Keep them in labeled containers sorted by color. Loose 2mm beads are easy to spill and slow to re-sort.
Where is the Miyuki 11/0 Round Rocailles Seed Beads 85 Colors Starter Set cheapest?: At Etsy, for $18.36, as of our latest check.