I mostly work with Miyuki Rocailles Seed Beads (not Delicas) in size 11/0, usually in transparent or luster finishes. These beads have a beautiful light reflection and a soft shine that make each piece sparkle just right ✨
Other brands like Toho also work great, as long as the rocailles beads are very uniform in size and shape.
Most-used Miyuki color references
Across my current patterns, these are the colors I use most often. Each pattern's PDF includes the exact references you'll need, but if you want to start stocking up, this is a solid starter set:
Ref | Color |
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#401 | black |
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#528 | white |
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#131 | transparent |
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#137 | light orange / yellow |
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#139 | dark orange |
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#143 | light green |
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#146 | dark green |
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#265 | light pink |
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#1308 | pink |
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You can find Miyuki beads at Perles & Co, and some less-common colors at pandahall.com or your local craft store 🌸