2026 TOHO Challenge: You are Mermazing!
The 2026 TOHO Challenge from Team TOHO is here and jewelry designers are encouraged to participate by submitting an original jewelry design made with the chosen colors for this year. The theme for this year's challenge is "You are Mermazing!", inspired by the beauty and magic of the ocean. *Image used for inspiration purposes only.
You can find a list of the 2026 TOHO Challenge colors below, along with shopping links and rules for how to participate. Have fun and if you participate, be sure to let us know and share pictures in our private Facebook group.
2026 TOHO Challenge Rules
Create an original design in the medium of your choice using only these TOHO, Starman, and PRESTIGE Crystal colors from the TOHO Challenge 2026 palette and send us a photo. You can shop the available colors here or refer to the list below:
TOHO Seed Bead Colors
Use any size or shape TOHO Beads in these colors
#101 Transparent Lustered-Crystal
#121 Opaque-Lustered White
#767 Opaque-Pastel-Frosted Lt Gray
#23B Silver-Lined Dk Aqua
#163B Transparent-Rainbow DK Aqua
#252 Inside-Color Aqua/Purple-Lined
#162C Transparent-Rainbow Topaz
#144 Ceylon Celery
#164B Transparent-Rainbow Dk Peridot
#252F Inside-Color Frosted Aqua/Purple Lined
#776 Purple-Lined Aqua Rainbow
#932FM Frosted Capri-Lined Aqua
#2203 Silver-Lined Navy
#905 Ceylon Peach Blush
#205 Gold-Lustered Dk Amethyst
Starman Czech Glass Colors
Use any size or shape of Starman Czech glass in these colors
Ginkgo Slushy Orange
Ginkgo Summer Rainbow Dark Violet
Lt Rosaline
Matte Jet AB
Polychrome Aqua Teal
Aquamarine
Dual Coated Aqua/Fuchsia
PRESTIGE Colors
Use any shape of PRESTIGE Crystals in these colors
PRESTIGE Crystal Iridescent Light Turquoise
SHOP ALL AVAILABLE COLORS HERE
Get the TOHO Challenge Kit for 2026 and you'll receive a beautiful sampling of the colors for this year’s “Let the Light Shine In” TOHO Challenge color palette. This kit includes a sampling of colors, but does not include every color.
Rules for TOHO Challenge Mini Kit Participants
- You are strongly encouraged to use at least some of each color in the 2026 palette to create one eye-catching piece.
- You are allowed to use more of the same TOHO, Starman Czech glass, and PRESTIGE Crystal beads that we have provided in the kit. As many as you wish, but they must be the exact color numbers on the list. TOHO seed beads should be the star of the show!
- No other seed beads, Czech beads, or crystal beads may be used!
- You can add one Focal item of your choice, such as one single pendant or cabochon. For example, a strand of stones (or any other beads not listed above) does not qualify as one item.
- You can use any clasp, findings, backing, threads, and fibers—but make sure they stay within the challenge color palette and are used sparingly.
Some of the featured designers are chosen from participating people who take the challenge themselves, so send us photos of your finished challenge design by September 15th 2026. For more info, visit the Team TOHO Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TeamTOHO/ or email us at info@starmaninc.com.
Challenge Inspiration
You can see more inspiration for this challenge on the Team TOHO Facebook page as submissions come in!
