Toho Seed Beads – Quality Japanese Seed Beads

Toho seed beads are very high quality seed beads

Toho seed beads are high quality Japanese seed beads which are renowned for their consistent size and shape.  They also have a large hole which allows multiple threads to pass through.

Four sizes of the Toho traditional round seed beads are available

15/0, 11/0, 8/0 and 6/0 seed beads are available, with 11/0 being the most popular.

The smaller sizes are ideal for incorporating with other beads for bead-weaving.  The beautiful colours of the larger sizes mean they are very attractive and decorative and are therefore very good for kumihimo, crochet and knitting.

Toho round seed beads are also renowned for their beautiful colour range

Toho seed beads have a fabulous colour range.  In addition to the standard opaque and silver-lined colours, there is a huge range of unique shades.

Some of the most popular colours are the higher metallic Toho seed beads which are vibrant shiny shades

Toho Seed Beads - Higher Metallic Dragonfly
Higher Metallic Dragonfly
Toho Seed Beads - Higher Metallic Grape
Higher Metallic Grape
Toho Seed Beads - Higher Metallic June Bug
Higher Metallic June Bug
Toho Seed Beads - Higher Metallic Iris Olivine
Higher Metallic Iris Olivine


Transparent rainbow colours are another popular range
Toho Seed Beads - Transparent Rainbow Medium Amethyst
Transparent Rainbow Medium Amethyst
Toho Seed Beads - Higher Metallic Iris Olivine
Higher Metallic Iris Olivine

Toho Seed Beads - Transparent Rainbow Topaz
Transparent Rainbow Topaz

 

Toho Seed Beads - Higher Metallic June Bug
Higher Metallic June Bug


Permanent finish galvanized colours offer a very high quality for this type of finish
Toho Seed Beads - Permanent Finish Galvanized Pink Lilac
Permanent Finish Galvanized Pink Lilac
Toho Seed Beads - Permanent Finish Galvanized Polaris
Permanent Finish Galvanized Polaris
Toho Seed Beads - Permanent Finish Galvanized Teal
Permanent Finish Galvanized Teal

Toho Seed Beads - Permanent Finish Galvanized Orchid
Permanent Finish Galvanized Orchid

The latest colour range are the semi-glazed Toho seed beads which are beautiful subtle shades

Toho Seed Beads - Semi-glazed Rainbow Burnt Orange
Semi-glazed Rainbow Burnt Orange
Toho Seed Beads - Semi-glazed Rainbow Clover
Semi-glazed Rainbow Clover
Toho Seed Beads - Semi-glazed Rainbow Dark Red
Semi-glazed Rainbow Dark Red
Toho Seed Beads - Semi-glazed Rainbow Soft Blue
Semi-glazed Rainbow Soft Blue

You can see all the Toho colours stocked here

Toho Seed Bead Inspirations from Starman TrendSetters

The Star Power bracelet  show how these beautiful colours can be used to create a versatile component.

Star Power by Nichole Starman
Star Power by Nichole Starman

Another Starman pattern, Parisian Lace, shows the Toho seed beads used to create an intricate edging to a simple tile design.

Parisian Lace Bracelet by Eileen Barker
Parisian Lace Bracelet by Eileen Barker

The Ice Ruffle bracelet also focuses on using the Toho seed beads in a starring role.

Iced Ruffle Bracelet by Nichole Starman
Iced Ruffle Bracelet by Nichole Starman

The Chrysalis part 1 design uses subtle Toho seed bead colours to embellish the neutral-coloured CzechMates 2-hole lentils.

Compare this with the Chrysalis part 2 design which adds another layer of Toho seed beads to create a really rich and ornate effect.

Chrysalis part 1 bracelet by Jennifer Schroeder
Chrysalis part 1 bracelet by Jennifer Schroeder
Chrysalis part 2 bracelet by Jennifer Schroeder
Chrysalis part 2 bracelet by Jennifer Schroeder

The Toho Demi-round seed beads are the latest addition to the Toho seed bead range

These innovative seed beads are much narrower than the traditional Toho round seed bead but the same diameter and hole size.  They are therefore very good for filling in small spaces and creating an extra layer of texture and interest.  You can find out more information and lots of design ideas for these on our Toho Demi-rounds blog.


Laura Ells