Detail of Silk Satin Delica Beads Necklace
Silk satin Delica beads have a flat glitter that reminds me of mica. They are slightly wider than regular Delica beads, and come in a range of grays, browns, pinks, corals and other pastels. The first Silk Satin Delica beads always remind me of moonstone, because they have a similar shine and color palette.
Since the series from DB0670 to DB0680 and DB0820-DB0833, Miyuki has come out with another DB1800 series of Silk Satin Delica beads. The new colors move away from the pale pinks and corals of the first silk satin Delicas, and add more purples, greens, and even better grays than before.
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Silk Satin Delica Beads Necklace
I have a question about the silk satin beads. When I first started beading the silk beads with the flat looking interiors were the ones I was drawn to. But a retailer said that they had very sharp edges and could cut through nylon thread. Is that true of these beads?
I don’t think the silk satin Delica beads are any sharper than crystal or semiprecious beads, and I use them in my work all the time. They may be a bit sharper than the regular Delica beads, but if you wax your thread you shouldn’t have any problems. Going back through your work with as many threads as possible will also may your designs really solid and long-lasting.