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Seed beads from TOHO

Seed beads from TOHO
Content
  1. Peculiarities
  2. Views
  3. Dimensions (edit)
  4. Color palette and effects

Each craftswoman has her own secrets of choosing accessories for work. But beads from TONO are very popular among needlewomen. And, indeed, there are reasons for this. Let's take a look at the benefits of beads for embroidery and weaving.

Peculiarities

Japanese seed beads TONO are characterized by a standard bead size. But it is noteworthy that the holes in the glass beads are much larger than those of ordinary material. That's why Due to the massive holes in one gram of beads from Japan, more glass is placed than, for example, Czech ones with the same weight. Therefore, the Japanese bugle is recognized as the best in the world. The light weight of the bead is of great importance in needlework.

The price depends on the method of covering the beads. Some varieties are coated with precious metals. And therefore the cost of finished products increases significantly.

Among other features of needlework material, the following are worth noting.

  • The material differs in the same, standard size. Substandard raw materials come across very little.
  • TONO always has the same SKUs, and the color palette follows strictly according to the map. Beginners can easily find the tone they need using the article number.
  • Dyes for glass beads are always used only with proven ones, so the finished product is not afraid of sunlight. Post Fix zinc coating preserves the glass surface.
  • Of course, the cost of raw materials is slightly higher than that of other manufacturers, but the quality is better, which means that it is convenient to work.
  • The beads are processed using the technology of fused edges, so during the working process, hands are not injured, and the fabric does not deteriorate.

Views

The manufacturer offers a huge number of varieties of glass beads. Let's consider the most popular ones.

  • Round form produced in diameters of 1.5, 2.2, 3.0, 4 millimeters.At the same time, the color palette is quite diverse. It is convenient to work in the event that it is necessary to emphasize the abundance of forest colors, when embroidering pictures of the seasons, of various colors.
  • Cylinder shape is a specific tube that is convenient to use when weaving jewelry. In addition, the edges of the fittings are even - the finished product will be safe.
  • Magatams or droplets are manufactured with a displaced center of gravity and a hole. Looks good in bulky items, things with fringe.
  • Rounded Shape with Cut Edge - Charlotte - helps to create the effect of refraction and radiance. This technique is used by needlewomen in the manufacture of carnival or sports costumes, evening dresses.
  • Aiko - beads of a cylindrical shape, creating the effect of a brick stitch.
  • Takumi designed for use with a sewing needle: they have a round shape, they are lighter in weight than other types.
  • Mix - a set of bugles of different shapes, but the same color palette. Thanks to this set, creative work becomes more diverse.
  • Oversized shape - discounted raw materials, marriage. But the original colors and variety of shapes make the glass a popular material for embroidery.
  • Demi Round - rounded shape with the same cross-sectional diameter, but with different product widths. The flat round makes it possible to create graceful shapes, it is also easy to handle the edges of products with it.
  • Hexagon is often used - polygonal shape with a cross section of 6 corners. Convenient is the fact that the hole is perfectly round, so there are no difficulties during work.

Dimensions (edit)

Sizes are not as diverse as types and colors, but there are plenty to choose from. Products are manufactured under the following markings:

  • 15/0 or 1.5 millimeters;
  • 11/0 or 2.2 millimeters;
  • 8/0 or 3.0 millimeters;
  • 6/0 or 4.0 millimeters;
  • 3/0 or 5.5 millimeters.

There is also a separate marking:

  • # 1 or 3 millimeters;
  • # 3 or 6 millimeters.

Color palette and effects

The peculiarity of Japanese products is that the color card always corresponds to the article number. If you suddenly have to buy raw materials after a year, then the colors can also be selected according to the article. Let's consider some shades of finished products.

  • The opaque variety is associated with plastic, has no shine, and does not let in the sun's rays.
  • The iridescent look is produced with a specific coating, which creates a unique variety of overflows.
  • Frosted glass beads are processed according to a special technique, so the finished products are obtained with the effect of freezing or burnt glass.
  • Ceylon is a color combination of ice and metal, like pearls. From the outside, the product is processed in glossy shades, and from the inside it is covered with light colors.
  • Golden shine - the beads are covered with the thinnest layer of gold, so the finished product not only shines in the light, but also shimmers with all the colors of the rainbow.
  • The electroplating effect is obtained by electrolysis and zinc coating.
  • The silver effect is achieved by silvering the inner layer of the transparent glass beads.
  • The effect of a colored product is produced by applying a variety of colors followed by baking. During processing, the product is heated, covered with tin oxide. As a result, the color depends on the applied layer: if a thin layer was applied, then the glass turns out to be light.
  • Metallic with gold plating can be obtained if a layer of gold is applied to a transparent raw material, coated with titanium oxide. The double coated bead shines in different shades.
  • The simplest raw materials from manufacturers are considered transparent. But it creates its own flavor in handicraft work.

There are many more color shades to enumerate, but the manufacturer annually expands the color palette of its products, adding not only color, but also various effects. For example, a botanical collection appeared, where the translucent beads got names similar to certain plants: lavender, rose, wormwood, hibiscus.It is worth considering the nuance that each piece of glass is painted by hand.

Craftswomen value such raw materials primarily for the rich palette of species and colors. It is a joy to work with such material: it is convenient, fast, and the work is interesting and of high quality.

If you have to embroider or weave jewelry, be sure to choose TOHO beads.

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