TOHO - Round 8/0 N. 199 - Silver-lined Lt Sapphire

Light sapphire blue glass serves as the base for these precision-engineered TOHO Round 8/0 seed beads, featuring a brilliant silver lining that reflects light through the transparent walls. This structural depth creates a luminous effect, making the beads appear like miniature glowing gems within any woven textile. Manufactured in Japan since 1950, TOHO beads are celebrated for their exceptional consistency and uniformity, ensuring that every bead aligns perfectly in tight patterns like the peyote stitch or herringbone weave. Their larger 3 mm profile and generous 1.3 mm hole make them remarkably versatile, allowing them to be strung on thicker materials like S-lon thread or even thin leather cord without the need for specialized needles. For designers looking to experiment with texture, these beads serve as a robust alternative to Matubo™ Round 8/0 when working with complex Matubo™ SuperDuo beads patterns.

Japanese manufacturing precision ensures that these glass beads maintain identical dimensions, a critical factor for professional-grade jewelry that requires a flat, even surface. This Silver-Lined Lt Sapphire shade beautifully complements metallic gold or deep jet black accents, offering a crisp contrast that highlights the beadwork's intricate geometry. While they excel in loom work and bead embroidery, they are frequently integrated with Miyuki Delica beads to create subtle variations in height and finish. For optimal tension and longevity in your projects, we recommend using Japanese TOHO One-G thread or high-quality beading needles size 10-12. Each 10 g package contains approximately 400 beads, providing a reliable weight-based quantity for everything from macramé accents to delicate fringe earrings.