Japanese Miyuki® 11/o Delica Beads are cylindrical in shape and have very thin walls and large holes for their size. Because of their uniformity, they are perfect for loomwork, peyote stitch and brick stitch; giving the appearance of little tiles when finished.  Loose beads are packaged by weight in grams ("gm"). There are approximately 200 beads in 1 gram.

**Galvanized: A shiny finish giving the appearance of metal, also referred to as "metallic". Galvanized finishes are not impervious to acids or constant wear, therefore it is not recommended for items that will spend prolonged periods in contact with skin.**

**Aurora Borealis (AB): (also called iris, irid, iridescent or rainbow), refers to the permanent "rainbow" finish which is applied while the bead is hot. An Aurora Borealis finish can totally conceal the original color of the bead and shift reflective colors with movement. These beads blend subtly with other colors and the rainbow effect draws the eye and makes them come forward visually.**