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Approximate Weights & Measures
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Seed Beads
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Delica Beads(11/0)
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Size 11 - 120 per gram
Size 11 - 3500 per 6" tube
Size 11 - 6" x 9/16" tube = 1 oz
Size 15 - 250 per gram
Size 15 - 3500 per 3" tube
Size 15 - 3" x 9/16" tube = 1/2 oz |
200 per gram
1000 per 5 grams
1500 per 7.5 grams
2000 per 10 grams
3" x 9/16" tube = 10 grams
(not quite full (**MY CHOICE))
3" x 1/2" tube = 10 grams
(full and packed)
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BUYER BEWARE: Please note tube diameter and length when purchasing beads.
There are different tubes on the market. Some have a smaller diameter, some larger.
That's why you think you are getting "such a deal". Small diameter = less beads per tube inch.
I love tubed beads - but also know that when I buy bags of beads that have been measured on a scale, I'm getting exactly what
I expect. Tubes are approximate measurements at best. Many variables are apparent with tubes - diameter - length - packed - unpacked. Packed is nice except
when opening the tube and the top 1/2" of beads are now on the floor because of such a tight fit. That's my 2 cents worth.
What is available to you is what you end up purchasing - just be aware and you'll be fine.
Copyright 2000 by Rita Sova
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