Haven't used the Higher-end Tohos. Have a few toho treasures. Have noticed a very slight size difference. Although I have to say it's the miyuki that seem just a tad shorter and wider. (as strung and worked) I used to be pretty fair on Toho Vs. Miyuki, the differences between are usually usefull. Toho always seems to run wider and slightly larger, Miyuki a tiny bit more narrow, and round less brick shaped like Toho. (Surely depends on the stitches etc.) As far as cylinder beads I'm going with Miyuki if possible. Tons of colors-sizes. The reason I just had to respond is because I have to share that with all the beads I've worked with, Chech seed, China seed etc... of course Japanese needs the least culling... Still I was amazed that the Miyuki Delica was soo uniform! I HAVE NEVER EVER HAD TO CULL ANY FORM OF JAPANESE SEED BEADS 15 TO 20 % (wouldn't buy them) it's about 5 to 7 percent personally. So 5 to 7 beads out of 100 don't make the cut. Minimal with Miyuki. Toho requires a bit more culling. Anyhow with the 7.5 gram miyuki size 11 delicas I've had maybe one or 2 beads while making a bezel that didn't look right but that's about it. So maybe 1 or 2 percent. If that. Last thing, I now like to make the bezels Not with the Traditional peyote stitch, but with I believe is called the Brick stitch. It ends up looking and working almost the same but since you don't connect to beads to same way it really helps with the beads laying correctly. I noticed that TC Beads here on U Tube has just the video for this technique. Hopefully I haven't offended anyone. I love all beads just can't stand culling! :) Thanks very much, Stacey
Jill, I have just built a good collection on Delicas on the premise that they were the supreme bead...However it's clear here that the Aikos are! Would you say they are closely enough shaped in size that I could begin to integrate and use Aikos with my Delicas?
I have been using 11/0 Miyuki Delicas in tubular peyote for setting a Rivoli and I had a lot of Delicas break! I am using 6lb. Fireline and a size 12 Tulip needle. I am getting frustrated with them since I have to keep restarting my projects. Would using Toho Aiko cylinder beads be a better choice? I am willing to spend extra money.
I was wondering if you'd had a chance to check out the Matubo beads that a lot of stores have started to sell. Apparently they're pressed, so they're more uniform than regular Czech seed beads, and they have a slightly wider hole. I'm tempted, but I'm trying to stick to a strict beading budget (so difficult).
Sorry Jill but that's so confusing, and when doing a comparison it might be helpful to have all the items you are discussing available to compare with?
5:03 "Oh, drat! I have to go buy more beads. So sad. . . " Crack me up!! :-) This was very helpful. I was wondering if I could substitute TOHOs in a sculptural design that called for a lot of Delicas. Now I know not to do that!
I apologize for this comment, but Jill, you seem to have a problem with your promises. In one pre-Christmas video, you promised to show one more design for the ornaments - I guess, it just was a time shortage (as we all have on those days). Now, here, you mentioned that you'd put some links in info box to show where to buy those beads, but did not put any. We all buy beads in some places, but I hoped with your experience in beading, to find the best (maybe even for the price range) ones. I'm a recent subscriber, so that's just what I noticed - again, please forgive me for sharing it, but in both cases I really hoped the promises to be fulfilled.
Svetlana Ostrovskaya The third ornament design will be released in the next few weeks - we had a technical glitch that delayed it. I'm sorry about that! And I've just added the link to the store where you can purchase Treasures and Aiko beads. That one I simply forgot about! Thanks for keeping me honest! I film the videos weeks and sometimes months before I release them and sometimes I don't keep good enough notes about what I said in the video. I'll try to do better!
Jill Wiseman I would never ever say anything about you not being honest, Jill, no way! You are very sweet beautiful person that is a pleasure to see and listen - just a little forgetful at the moments when I was too interested in what you were saying :) I wouldn't notice otherwise. Thank ou for the reply xoxo
I love your tutorial! You have such a cute personality, and are a great teacher! Thank You So Much!!!!
Haven't used the Higher-end Tohos. Have a few toho treasures. Have noticed a very slight size difference. Although I have to say it's the miyuki that seem just a tad shorter and wider. (as strung and worked)
I used to be pretty fair on Toho Vs. Miyuki, the differences between are usually usefull. Toho always seems to run wider and slightly larger, Miyuki a tiny bit more narrow, and round less brick shaped like Toho. (Surely depends on the stitches etc.)
As far as cylinder beads I'm going with Miyuki if possible. Tons of colors-sizes.
The reason I just had to respond is because I have to share that with all the beads I've worked with, Chech seed, China seed etc... of course Japanese needs the least culling... Still I was amazed that the Miyuki Delica was soo uniform! I HAVE NEVER EVER HAD TO CULL ANY FORM OF JAPANESE SEED BEADS 15 TO 20 % (wouldn't buy them) it's about 5 to 7 percent personally. So 5 to 7 beads out of 100 don't make the cut. Minimal with Miyuki. Toho requires a bit more culling.
Anyhow with the 7.5 gram miyuki size 11 delicas I've had maybe one or 2 beads while making a bezel that didn't look right but that's about it. So maybe 1 or 2 percent. If that.
Last thing, I now like to make the bezels Not with the Traditional peyote stitch, but with I believe is called the Brick stitch. It ends up looking and working almost the same but since you don't connect to beads to same way it really helps with the beads laying correctly. I noticed that TC Beads here on U Tube has just the video for this technique.
Hopefully I haven't offended anyone. I love all beads just can't stand culling! :)
Thanks very much,
Stacey
Jill, I have just built a good collection on Delicas on the premise that they were the supreme bead...However it's clear here that the Aikos are! Would you say they are closely enough shaped in size that I could begin to integrate and use Aikos with my Delicas?
Thanks jill for the clarifications,
I have been using 11/0 Miyuki Delicas in tubular peyote for setting a Rivoli and I had a lot of Delicas break! I am using 6lb. Fireline and a size 12 Tulip needle. I am getting frustrated with them since I have to keep restarting my projects. Would using Toho Aiko cylinder beads be a better choice? I am willing to spend extra money.
I was wondering if you'd had a chance to check out the Matubo beads that a lot of stores have started to sell. Apparently they're pressed, so they're more uniform than regular Czech seed beads, and they have a slightly wider hole. I'm tempted, but I'm trying to stick to a strict beading budget (so difficult).
Jaimes I just got some to play with recently and so far I'm impressed!
Can't tell which is which on the close up.
Gosto muito dos seus vídeos,porém não falo inglês. Será que teria como colocar legendas em Português Brasil?
Obrigada
Thanks so much for sharing this information.
Very helpful. Thanks! 😊
Could you do a video on toho hex beads, toho charlottes, and miyuki cut beads? And possibly compare them to czech charlottes.
Sorry Jill but that's so confusing, and when doing a comparison it might be helpful to have all the items you are discussing available to compare with?
You are my bead Mum Jill
hmm...it really isn't difficult to tell the difference between the two swatches;it is very obvious to see.
5:03 "Oh, drat! I have to go buy more beads. So sad. . . " Crack me up!! :-)
This was very helpful. I was wondering if I could substitute TOHOs in a sculptural design that called for a lot of Delicas. Now I know not to do that!
I don't see a link where to buy the Aikos....?
where's the links?
I think culling 20% of Delicas is not accurate. I have been beading 15 years and don't remember culling more thatn 1 or 2 delicas total!
Right now as of 9/5/2018 Bello Modo has Aikos 40% off.
who sells aiko, FMG I THINK RIGHT jill
LOL, that was cute!
جميل
Consuelo Honorio
I apologize for this comment, but Jill, you seem to have a problem with your promises. In one pre-Christmas video, you promised to show one more design for the ornaments - I guess, it just was a time shortage (as we all have on those days). Now, here, you mentioned that you'd put some links in info box to show where to buy those beads, but did not put any. We all buy beads in some places, but I hoped with your experience in beading, to find the best (maybe even for the price range) ones. I'm a recent subscriber, so that's just what I noticed - again, please forgive me for sharing it, but in both cases I really hoped the promises to be fulfilled.
Svetlana Ostrovskaya The third ornament design will be released in the next few weeks - we had a technical glitch that delayed it. I'm sorry about that! And I've just added the link to the store where you can purchase Treasures and Aiko beads. That one I simply forgot about! Thanks for keeping me honest! I film the videos weeks and sometimes months before I release them and sometimes I don't keep good enough notes about what I said in the video. I'll try to do better!
Jill Wiseman I would never ever say anything about you not being honest, Jill, no way! You are very sweet beautiful person that is a pleasure to see and listen - just a little forgetful at the moments when I was too interested in what you were saying :) I wouldn't notice otherwise. Thank ou for the reply xoxo