Rocaille, seed & bugle beads

High quality rocaille beads from Japan and the Czech Republic

No self respecting beader is ever short of these tiny favourites. The larger the gauge size the smaller the bead. You will find there are approximately 18-20 11/0 beads and approximately 10-12 8/0 to the inch.

View our fantastic range of Size 8/0 rocailles - Japanese >>

View our fantastic range of Size 11/0 rocailles - Japanese >>

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View our fantastic range of Size 11/0 rocailles - Czech >>

Sweepings are a multi mix of sizes, colours and finishes from our range of rocailles and bugles.

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Frequently asked questions about the collection: rocaille, seed & bugle beads

Q: do you intend to stock any other size seed beads such as 6 and 15
A: To be honest no, we've found that seed beads aren't as popular as they once were so our rocaille range has grown smaller rather than larger. We have one mix of size 6 seed beads at: www.beadsunlimited.co.uk/Large-lustred-rocaille-mix/bo4018 but that's all. There are some seed bead specialist out there with mind-bogglingly massive ranges of them.

Q: do you stock preciosa twin hole seed beads
A: No I'm sorry, we haven't had any enquiries about these so far, I've taken a look and when you Google 'Preciosa twin hole seed beads' you get some good results for other online bead shops though.

Q: Hello, I have looked over nearly all of the site and can't see any but was wondering if you stock delica beads at all? They are pretty much seed beads but a slightly different cut that makes them more useful for bead stitching such as square stitch and peyote stitch.
A: I'm afraid we don't sell any delicas at all, I've seen them and I know what you mean. You should be able to find a supplier via our links page at www.beadsunlimited.co.uk/home/links.php there are a few sellers that specialise in seed beads with bigger ranges than us.

Q: I am looking for some bugle beads about 4-6mm long that can be added to some art work to depict ICE CREAM I.E. very pale pinks, mint, pale blues and yellows etc. Can you advise me further?
A: I think it would be best to try looking for some pearlised bugle beads (we've never had a particularly large range of bugles) you may find some in the bridal ranges on various sites. I'm sure you'll be able to find an alternative supplier through our links page at: www.beadsunlimited.co.uk/home/links.php or by googling 'pearlised bugle beads', sorry I can't be of more help.

Q: If I wanted 8mm Seed Bead what size Rocaille bead what would I require?
A: Rocailles or Seed beads come most commonly in 3 size 11(2mm), 8(3mm) and 6(4mm). We sell both sizes 11 and 8 rocailles in a range of finishes www.beadsunlimited.co.uk/rocaille-seed-bugle-beads/c410. If you are looking for a larger rocaille I believe the biggest is size 1 which is 6.5mm and these are sometimes referred to as E beads.

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