Preciosa Ornela Seed Bead Opaque Merlot Red 1/0

Name: 1SB146: CZ Seed Bead Opaque Dark Red 1/0 8 Strings
Brand: Preciosa Ornela
SKU: 1SB146
Price: 18.61 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$18⁶¹ ~~$31⁰²~~

SKU: 1SB146

These Preciosa Ornela size 1/0 seed beads in opaque dark red run 6.3–6.8 mm and come on 8 strands — a generous quantity that suits large-scale work or anyone who commits fully to a colorway. Cut from glass tube in Bohemia, Czechia, they carry the consistent sizing and smooth finish that serious bead workers expect.

The opaque finish delivers a solid, non-translucent dark red that reads as bold and graphic — no shimmer softening the edges, just a rich, saturated color that holds its own from across the room.

Specifications

Size: 01/0
Color: Reds (opaque)
Finish: Opaque
Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
Quantity: 8 Strands

What to make with them

At this size, these beads are well-suited for chunky loom-woven bands, statement necklaces with substantial visual weight, and fiber arts like bead embroidery on garments or bags where a strong color block is the point. They also work well strung alongside larger focal beads in necklace designs where you want the red to anchor rather than accent.

Showroom Location

Showroom Aisle 20 Section N located in acrylic bin

Description

Preciosa Ornela Traditional Czech glass seed beads (rocailles) in size 01/0. Each bead measures approximately 6.6 mm across with a 2.00 mm 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.