TOHO 11/0 are one of our most popular seed beads. Toho 11/0 are precision-sized round seed beads.
There are approximately 110 beads per gram, depending on the color and finish of the bead.
TOHO 11/0 measure approx 2.2mm in diameter, hole fits up to 22 gauge wire and stringing material (.025 inch).
TOHO was started on Nov 3rd,1951. Since then, they've strived to improve their techniques, designed and created new equipment and facilities.
Today, TOHO has become one of the top quality glass beads maker in the world.
With a slightly larger hole than other seed beads, TOHO Round and Triangle Japanese seed beads are a popular choice for bead weaving projects that require multiple thread passes.
Beaders find that Toho seed beads size to size, seem to be a bit larger and more regular than Miyuki’s round seed beads.
For example, a Toho size 11/0 seems a bit larger than a Miyuki size 11/0. But the difference is so minimal that you can easily combine the two in your designs.
Some Beaders find that Toho seed beads are more regular with minimal wastage.
To them, Toho round seed beads feel better to work with.
Beading like any art has it's passionate followers.
Like an artists brush some prefer working only with Delica, others Miyuki or Preciosa and some Love TOHO!
At Beadazzle, we carry all four!