Ask the Experts Seed Beads Q&A

Which gauge wire can be used with size 11/0 seed beads?

- Evelyn, MT

Size 11/0 seed beads work well with 22-gauge and finer wire. 

Refer to the "Seed Bead Sizes and Hole Sizes" chart for information about the millimeter (mm) hole size of each type of seed bead. Convert the mm hole sizes to wire gauge equivalents using the "Wire Gauge to Inches and Millimeters Conversion" chart.

If you already own the seed beads and the wire, you can measure hole sizes using the hole gauge pin set and determine wire gauges using the wire gauge tool.