one thing that i've had problems with is the uneveness of my seed beads when im doing brick stitch. one person told me i need to get delica beads, but i just wanted to know if it really makes all that much of a difference, and are there any other brands that would be more uniform as well? (never used delica before, so i just dont know)
I like the soft edges of seed beads. It works just right with peyote. Delicas and brick stitch on the other hand, will give you a flat tight even "picture". And it doesn't drape or move; it's more static. It is very much not my preference.
If I demanded more evenness, I (personally) would go with the very best seed beads I could find.
But you might like Delicas much better.
Tina
Delicas aren't actually that much more uniform, it's their shape that makes them snap/snick together in some stitches. They are cylindrical, whereas Czech/European beads are more doughnut shaped. Actually, this factor makes Delicas kind of awkward in stitches where you want the beads to bend around curves and such, but I would have to agree w/the person who told you to get them for brick stitch. You will be pleased with the results, I think.
Mary T. 8-)
Aunt Molly's Bead Street
thanks all for your replies, i think i might give delicas a try for earrings at least cause i kinda want the stick togetherness (is that a word?) in them, but stick to seed beads for other stuff.
I think that depends on the tension. I use Delicas and still get a beautiful hand with the bead fabric.
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