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Inches to Millimeters
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Inches
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Millimeters
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1/16 in.
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1.5mm
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1/8 in.
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3mm
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1/4 in
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6mm
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3/8 in
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9mm
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1/2 in
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12mm
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5/8 in
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15mm
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3/4 in
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18.5mm
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7/8 in
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22mm
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1 in
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25mm
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Beads Per Inch
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Bead Size
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Per Inch
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7"
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16"
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24"
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32"
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36"
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3mm
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8.25
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57
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132
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200
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265
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288
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4mm
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6.25
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43
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100
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150
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200
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225
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5mm
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5.00
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35
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82
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124
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160
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180
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6mm
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4.25
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28
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67
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100
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132
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153
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7mm
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3.50
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24
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57
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85
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114
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126
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8mm
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3.25
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22
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50
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75
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100
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112
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10mm
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2.50
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18
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40
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60
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80
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90
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12mm
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2.00
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15
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33
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50
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66
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72
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14mm
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1.75
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13
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29
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43
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56
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63
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16mm
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1.50
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11
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25
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38
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50
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54
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18mm
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1.25
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10
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23
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34
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45
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50
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20mm
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1.20
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8
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20
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29
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38
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43
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Seed beads are sized in aughts, which are different than millimeters. The most popular school of thought of the sizing of seed beads states that the size (6/0) refers to the number of seed beads per inch (6 beads per inch).
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Seed Bead Sizes
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Aught Size
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mm diameter
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beads per inch
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6/0
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3.3
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10
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8/0
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2.5
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13
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9/0
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2.2
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15
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10/0
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2.0
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16
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11/0
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1.8
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20
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13/0
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1.5
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27
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14/0
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1.4
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24
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15/0
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1.3
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25
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delica 11/0
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1.8
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20
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Birthstone Chart
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Birth Month
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Modern
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Traditional
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Mystical
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January
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Garnet
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Garnet
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Emerald
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February
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Amethyst
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Amethyst
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Bloostone
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March
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Aquamarine, Bloodstone
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Bloodstone
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Jade
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April
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Diamond
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Diamond
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Opal
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May
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Emerald
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Emerald
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Sapphire
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June
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Pearl, Moonstone
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Alexandrite
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Moonstone
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July
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Ruby
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Ruby
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Ruby
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August
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Peridot
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Sardonyx
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Diamond
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September
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Sapphire
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Sapphire
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Agate
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October
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Opal, Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
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Jasper
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November
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Yellow Topaz, Citrine
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Citrine
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Pearl
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December
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Turquoise, Blue Zircon, Tanzanite
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Zircon, Lapis Lazuli
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Onyx
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Wire Size Chart
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B & S Gauge
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Decimal
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Millimeter
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12
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.0811
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2.06
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14
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.0630
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1.60
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16
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.0512
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1.30
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18
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.0394
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1.0
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20
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.0323
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.82
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22
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.0252
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.64
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24
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.0197
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.50
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26
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.0157
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.40
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28
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.0118
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.30
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Sheet Size Chart
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B & S Gauge
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Decimal
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Millimeter
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16
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.0512
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1.30
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18
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.0394
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1.00
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20
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.0323
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.82
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22
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.0252
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.64
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24
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.0197
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.50
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26
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.0157
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.10
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28
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.0118
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.30
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30
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.0110
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.25
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Wire Gauges - In reference to wire gauge sizes, the larger the number, the smaller the diameter of the wire.
26g - extra fine - for very small and delicate projects
24g - fine - for pearls & most gemstones - easy to work with
22g - medium - fairly universal for glass beads, fits some pearls and gemstones
20g - medium heavy - great for earwires, clasps or larger beads
18g - heavy - often good for chainmaille or when you want a heavier look
16g - heavy - often used as a base to wrap finer wires around
14g - heavy - often used as a base to wrap finer wire around
12g - very heavy - hard to work with, good for rings and buckles
The most commonly used sizes for wire wrapping are 20 to 24g.
Wire Temper - Measures the amount of spring in the wire.
Soft - Has no spring when you bend it. Good for making wire beads.
Half-Hard - Has some spring, but is still malleable. Good for basic wirework. Hold its shape well.
Hot Fix Crystal Guidelines
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Temperature Guidelines in Seconds
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Fabrics
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120°C
250°F
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130°C
265°F
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140°C
285°F
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150°C
300°F
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160°C
320°F
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170°C
340°F
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Cotton
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15
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13
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11
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9
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7
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5
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Linen
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15
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13
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11
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9
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7
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5
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Wool
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25
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22
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19
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16
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13
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10
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Denim
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25
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23
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21
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18
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15
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12
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Lycra
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25
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21
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17
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13
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9
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5
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Silk
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14
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13
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11
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9
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7
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5
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Recommendations: Pressure: medium; Ironing aids: Teflon
Please note that the temperature/time combinations shown in the above table are guidelines only. Always carry out tests before starting on the actual piece in order to find the best settings for your design.
How To Care:
Here are some basic guidelines to follow when caring for fabric with Xilion Rose Hotfix.
Before Washing - Turn the garment inside out. Be sure to use a gentle wash cycle and a mild washing powder or liquid. To make sure that the crystals are not harmed during the wash, protect them with a soft, washing bag.
Before Drying - Turn the garment inside out. Use a low temperature and a gentle drying cycle. To make sure that the crystals are not harmed during the drying cycle, protect them with a soft washing bag.
When Pressing - Set the warmed iron to "Wool/Silk/Polyester/Viscose" Protect the clothing with a piece of cloth as a buffer between the fabric and the iron. Be careful when ironing, because if the iron is on for too long it can reheat the glue on the Hotfix crystals.
Dry Cleaning - garments with Hotfix crystals can be dry-cleaned.
Do Not Use Chlorine Bleach
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