Preciosa Ornela 9/0 three-cut seed beads from Bohemia, Czechia — each bead is snipped from a glass tube to create multiple facets that catch light the way a standard round seed bead simply can't. You get a full hank of these 2.4–2.8 mm cuts in opaque blue luster, so there's plenty to work with on substantial projects.
The opaque blue base gives you solid, confident color while the luster finish lays a soft glowing sheen over the surface — less flashy than a full metallic, more alive than a plain matte.
Specifications
- Size: 09/0
- Color: 3-cut Opaque Blue Luster (opaque)
- Finish: Opaque/Luster
- Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
- Quantity: 1 Hank
What to make with them
The three-cut faceting makes these a natural choice for bead embroidery and tambour work, where the angled surfaces create that subtle shimmer across a stitched field. They also work beautifully in off-loom weaving techniques like peyote or brick stitch when you want texture and light play without switching to a larger bead size.
Description
Preciosa Ornela Traditional Czech glass seed beads (rocailles) in size 09/0. Each bead measures approximately 2.6 mm across with a 0.90 mm (approx.) hole. These round seed beads are made using Preciosa's tube-cutting and hot-polishing process, which gives them a gently rounded shape and consistent hole size that works beautifully for loom work, off-loom bead weaving, bead embroidery, and general stringing projects. Use them anywhere you need classic Czech rocailles—from intricate peyote and brick stitch to fringe, edging, and multi-strand designs. Not a toy. Not intended for children under 15 years. Seed beads should be kept away from small children due to the risk of swallowing or inhalation.
- Article Number362-31069-9/0-38040
- BrandPreciosa Ornela
- Origin/RegionBohemia, Czechia
- MaterialGlass
- FinishOpaque/Luster
- Finish VisualsSpecial Opaque/Luster finish.
- Finish Durability2 - Durable (good for regular wear with normal care)
- Color FamilyBlues
- Qty per PackRetail Quantity
- Seed Bead SizeSize 09/0
- Size2.4 - 2.8 mm
- Hole Size0.9