Create an original design in the medium of your choice using TOHO seed beads and Starman Czech glass beads from the 2023 Challenge palette.

You can use any size any shape TOHO beads and Starman Czech Beads in these color numbers:

TOHO Seed Bead Color Numbers:

#46                 Opaque Oxblood
#762               Opaque-Pastel-Frosted Egg Shell
#PF557           PermaFinish - Galvanized Starlight
#PF557F         PermaFinish - Matte Galvanized Starlight
#421               Gold-Lustered Transparent Pink
#1201             Marbled Opaque Beige/Pink
#202               Gold-Lustered Lilac
#1209             Marbled Opaque Avocado/Pink
#502               Higher-Metallic Amethyst
#703               Matte-Color Mauve Mocha
#707               Matte-Color Iris – Peridot
#180               Transparent-Rainbow Olivine
#RE5002         RE:Glass: Transparent Brown

Starman Czech colors can be used in any shape offered by Starman:

P65491           Luster-Opaque Rose/Gold Topaz
9011               Garnet
P15695           Luster-Opaque Gold/Smoky Topaz
K0171             Matte Metallic Flax
K0189             Matte Metallic Lava
21455             Iris Green
79052             Metallic Suede Dark Forest

Rules for Designers taking on the TOHO Challenge 2023 on your own:

• You are strongly encouraged to use at least some of each color in the 2023 palette to create one eye-catching piece.
• You are allowed to use more of the same colors of TOHO and Starman Czech beads in any size or shape you like, the names vary from store to store, but must be same stock numbers as on list.
• Toho seed beads should be the star of the show!
• No other seed beads or Czech beads not on list 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 so the beads are the star the show.

Things to consider when designing:

• Designs will get worldwide exposure. This is your chance to “wow” the world with your creativity. Photos of your designs will have a special posting on the TeamTOHO website and Facebook page.
• Some of the Feature designers are also chosen from participating people who take the challenge themselves, so send us photos of your finished challenge design by September 15th 2023, by messaging the TeamTOHO Facebook page

Create an original design in the medium of your choice using these TOHO seed beads and Starman Czech glass beads from the 2023 Challenge palette. Choose any shape or size in the colors below!