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Beads, threads, needles and tools — what to buy and why.

Materials3 October 2026· 5 min read

Seed bead sizes explained: 6/0, 8/0, 11/0 and 15/0

Why does a bigger number mean a smaller bead? Which size should you start with, and what is the difference between a seed bead and a Delica? A plain-English guide.

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Materials25 September 2026· 4 min read

Threads and needles: what actually matters

Nylon or braided line? Size 10 or 12 needle? Conditioned or not? Everything we tell new beaders about thread, in one place.

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