Delica or not?

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.