15-94202 - 15/0 Miyuki Duracoat Galvanized Seed Beads GOLD
Elevate your intricate designs with Miyuki 15/0 Duracoat Galvanized Seed Beads. Renowned for their exceptional uniformity and durability, these "extra small" Japanese glass beads feature a specialized Duracoat finish—a clear protective coating that ensures the galvanized metallic color remains vibrant and resists wear, even with heavy use.
Product Specifications
Bead Size: 15/0 (Approximately 1.5mm in diameter)
Hole Size: 0.7mm (Accommodates multiple passes of fine beading thread)
Beads Per Inch: Approximately 25–27 beads (when strung linear)
Quantity: 7.2 gram
Bead Count: Approximately 1,800 beads per tube
Note: Miyuki 15/0 beads average 250 beads per gram. While tube weights can vary (often sold in 7.2g, 8.2g, or 10g formats), a 7.2g tube typically contains about 1,800 pieces.
Design Allure
Precision and Detail: Their tiny size makes them the industry standard for delicate picot edges, fine bead weaving, and intricate jewelry repair.
Enhanced Durability: The Duracoat finish provides a thicker, more permanent layer than traditional galvanized coatings, making these beads ideal for items that touch the skin, such as bracelets and rings.
Uniformity: Machine-manufactured in Japan to ensure consistent shape and size, allowing for "pixel-perfect" patterns in peyote, brick stitch, or loom work.10
15/0 Miyuki Duracoat Galvanized Seed Beads GOLD
Because 15/0 beads have a 0.7mm hole, your choice of thread and needle depends on how many times you need to pass through each bead (as in Peyote or Brick stitch).
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Best High-Strength Thread: FireLine 4lb test (0.12mm). This is the gold standard for 15/0 work; it is incredibly thin but strong enough to resist fraying against the edges of glass beads.
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Best Nylon Thread: KO Japanese Thread or Miyuki Nylon Thread. These are pre-waxed, tangle-resistant, and lay flatter than FireLine, which is ideal for fringe or soft-drape designs.
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Essential Needles:
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Size 12: Great for general stringing and initial passes.
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Size 13 or 15: Use these for intricate "off-loom" weaving where you must pass through the same 15/0 bead three or more times.
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Color Coordination Guide
Duracoat Galvanized finishes (like Gold #4202 or Silver #4201) are bold and metallic. They pair beautifully with the following Miyuki finishes to create professional-looking palettes:
Style Recommended Pairings Effect Sophisticated Opaque Matte Black (#401F) or Jet (#10) High-contrast, "Little Black Dress" elegance. Soft & Romantic Ceylon Translucent White (#141) or Peony (#2371) Softens the metallic bite for a vintage, bridal look. Earthy / Boho Duracoat Opaque Spanish Olive (#4491) or Cognac (#4492) Creates a rich, tapestry-like feel with the gold/silver accents. Modern Jewel Duracoat Galvanized Magenta (#4219) or Dark Mint Green (#4214) Vibrant and punchy; the galvanized finish ties the bright colors together. Pro Tip: Thread Selection
If you are using Galvanized Silver, a white or light grey thread will keep the beads looking bright. For Galvanized Gold, a "Gold" or "Beige" colored thread (like C-Lon size AA in Beige) helps the thread disappear into the beadwork.
