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Matubo Seed Beads

Matubo seed beads combine Czech glass craftsmanship with consistent sizing and generous holes that support repeated thread passes. Use them for bead weaving, embroidery, edging, bracelets, earrings, and detailed patterns where clean alignment matters.

Matubo 3-Cut Seed Beads

Matubo 3-Cut seed beads feature faceted surfaces that reflect more light than traditional rounds, adding lively sparkle and texture to woven jewelry, embroidery, fringe, and decorative accents.

Matubo SuperDuo and MiniDuo Beads

SuperDuo and MiniDuo beads feature tapered oval shapes and two parallel holes for secure connections in bead-woven bracelets, earrings, floral motifs, ropes, and dimensional patterns. MiniDuos offer a smaller scale for finer detail and tighter designs.

Matubo GemDuo and MiniGemDuo Beads

GemDuo beads have a dimensional diamond shape with two holes, making them excellent for geometric beadwork, nested patterns, bracelets, pendants, and statement earrings. MiniGemDuos provide a smaller option for more delicate components and transitions.

Matubo Ginkgo, Rulla, and Other Specialty Shapes

Explore Ginkgo leaf beads, Rulla beads, NIB-BIT beads, SuperUno beads, Ionic styles, rivolis, and other Matubo shapes for designs that emphasize texture, structure, movement, and distinctive silhouettes. Artbeads’ current Matubo assortment includes these families alongside seed beads, SuperDuos, GemDuos, 3-Cut beads, and related shapes.

What Are Matubo Beads?

Matubo beads are precision-made Czech glass beads developed for bead weaving and jewelry making. The collection includes round and 3-Cut seed beads as well as innovative pressed shapes such as SuperDuo, MiniDuo, GemDuo, Ginkgo, Rulla, NIB-BIT, and SuperUno. Their consistent forms and thoughtfully sized holes help patterns align cleanly while giving designers a broad selection of colors, coatings, shapes, and dimensions.

Choosing Matubo Beads

Choose round seed beads for versatile stitching, edging, embroidery, and general beadwork. Select 3-Cut beads when you want extra sparkle. Use SuperDuo, MiniDuo, GemDuo, and other two-hole shapes for structured or dimensional patterns. Specialty shapes such as Ginkgo, Rulla, and NIB-BIT add distinctive outlines and texture. Always follow the pattern’s specified bead type and dimensions because similarly shaped products may not be interchangeable.

Matubo Colors and Finishes

Matubo beads are available in transparent, opaque, matte, metallic, luster, Picasso, iris, AB, and other specialty finishes. Transparent glass creates luminous color, opaque beads provide stronger coverage, matte surfaces soften reflections, and metallic or iris coatings add shine and visual depth. Handle delicate surface coatings carefully and avoid excessive abrasion, moisture, perfume, and harsh cleaners.

Thread, Needles, and Project Ideas

Choose thread and needles according to the bead’s hole size, the stitch, and the number of required passes. Test several passes before beginning a full project. Matubo beads work beautifully in bead-woven cuffs, geometric earrings, floral motifs, pendants, ropes, dimensional necklaces, bead embroidery, and layered components.

Matubo Bead Care and Storage

Store beads by shape, size, and finish in labeled containers. Keep coated beads away from chemicals and abrasive surfaces, and store finished jewelry separately from harder materials that may scratch or wear delicate finishes.