Beadwork/small beads
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I am looking to buy small beads to make jewelry for my dolls for my dollhouse the ratio is 1 inch to the foot can you tell my what are the smallest beads out there I can buy and where to get them thank you for your time
Well in modern beads, size 15 Japanese seed bead is about the smallest. That would be approximately 15 beads per inch when strung.
http://www.empyreanbeads.com/
does have Antique Italian Glass Seed Beads
Sizes 16/0 through 22/0
and they would be the best place to find tiny beads.
the larger the number - the smaller the bead. I have seen some size 20 and 22 beads. To do anything with this small of a bead, you would need a size 15 or 16 beading needle.
I hope this helps!
Pamela Welborn
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Pamela Welborn
Expertise
I have been beading for over 16 years and teaching beading for about 14 years. I especially love Japanese seed beads in size 11 and size 15. Not a delica fan but maybe someday... I especially love teaching other people about beading.
Experience
Experience in the area:
I teach the following stitches/projects: peyote, brick, netting, St Petersberg chain, spiral rope, dutch spiral, beaded pens, beaded Christmas ornaments, earrings, pouches, necklaces, bracelets - just about anything beaded, I have tried it.
Publications:
I have had 7 articles published by Jewelry Crafts Magazine and one by Bead & Button Magazine.
Awards and Honors:
2nd place Professional Beadwork in the Gems and Minerals section Los Angeles County Fair 1998
3rd place Professional Beadwork in the Gems and Minerals section Los Angeles County Fair 1999
Present Day:
Currently, I design patterns and make kits for beading projects. Check out - violetbead.com There is a gallery of my work there.
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