Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 – Japanese Cylinder Seed Beads

Explore our extensive collection of Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 at Peppy Beads. These authentic Japanese glass cylinder seed beads are ideal for peyote stitch, brick stitch, loom weaving and detailed jewellery designs.

Browse a wide selection of Miyuki DB colour codes, colours and finishes. Whether you’re matching an existing beadwork pattern or choosing colours for a new bracelet, earrings or necklace, find the Delica 11/0 beads you need for your next project.

Choosing Miyuki Delica 11/0 beads

Delica beads have a cylindrical profile that helps neighbouring beads sit neatly together. Their shape makes them particularly useful for closely aligned rows, geometric motifs, lettering and pixel-style beadwork.

Follow the bead type and size specified by your pattern. Changing the bead shape or size can affect the spacing, proportions and dimensions of the finished design.

Size and specifications

Miyuki’s reference measurements for standard Delica 11/0 beads are:

• Size grade: 11/0
• Approximate outer diameter: 1.6 mm
• Approximate hole diameter: 0.8 mm
• Shape: cylinder
• Material: glass

The 11/0 designation is a bead size grade, not a measurement of 11 mm. Dimensions are approximate and may vary slightly with the production lot and measurement conditions. Check individual product details where precise sizing matters.

When choosing a needle and thread, consider both the hole size and the number of thread passes your pattern requires.

Bead weaving and loom projects

Miyuki Delica 11/0 beads can be used for flat and tubular peyote stitch, brick-stitch motifs, loom beadwork and other designs that specify cylinder seed beads.

Their neatly aligned profile suits patterned bracelets, shaped earrings and detailed jewellery components. For projects combining several bead types, check each part of the pattern rather than assuming one size or shape will work throughout.

Understanding Miyuki DB colour codes

Use the full DB product code when matching a pattern or replenishing supplies. Similar colour names may refer to different shades or finishes, and photographs can look different across screens.

Compare the code and finish description in each product listing before ordering. For larger projects, check that you have enough of the required code before beginning.

Colours, finishes and care

Colour and surface finish both affect the appearance of beadwork. Check each listing for the finish supplied, including whether the beads are opaque, transparent, lined, matte or coated.

Care requirements can differ between colours and finishes. Follow any product-specific guidance, particularly for coated or metallic effects, rather than assuming every finish has the same resistance to friction, moisture, perfume or chemicals.

Delica beads vs round seed beads

Delica beads are cylinder-shaped, while round seed beads have a rounded profile. The shapes create different textures and do not automatically work interchangeably in a pattern.

For projects that specify round beads, explore our Miyuki Round Seed Beads 11/0 collection. Match the bead shape as well as the size grade when selecting your supplies.

Choosing your pack quantity

Check the pack weight or quantity in each listing and compare it with your pattern’s requirements. Allow extra beads for samples, adjustments and finishing.

Explore other Miyuki bead shapes

For different design possibilities, browse our Miyuki Tila Beads and Miyuki Bugle Beads 6mm collections. Choose a pattern suited to their shapes and hole arrangements rather than treating them as direct substitutes for Delica beads.

Compare sizes and shapes in our Miyuki bead size guide before choosing supplies for your pattern.