These 1/0 Czech glass seed beads from Preciosa Ornela are among the largest in the rocaille family at 6.3–6.8 mm, cut from glass tube right in Bohemia — which means you're getting that clean, faceted edge and consistent shape that serious bead workers rely on. At 50g, there's enough here to commit to a substantial woven piece, statement fringe, or a full run of knotted work.
The white heart aqua transparent finish means light passes cleanly through the glass, revealing a soft aqua tone with depth — that inner white heart gives the color a luminous, slightly milky glow rather than a flat see-through look.
Specifications
- Size: 01/0
- Color: White Heart Aqua (transparent)
- Finish: Transparent
- Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
- Quantity: 50g
What to make with them
Their generous 1/0 size makes these well-suited for bead crochet ropes, chunky loom-woven bands, and macramé accents where a smaller seed bead would disappear. They also work beautifully as spacers or focal elements in coastal-inspired knotted necklaces and fringe earrings where the transparent aqua color can catch the light.
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.
- Article Number311-19001-1/0-63715
- BrandPreciosa Ornela
- Origin/RegionBohemia, Czechia
- MaterialGlass
- FinishTransparent
- Finish VisualsClear, see-through glass color that lets light shine through.
- Finish Durability2 - Durable (good for regular wear with normal care)
- Color FamilyBlues
- Seed Bead SizeSize 01/0
- Size6.3 - 6.8 mm
- Hole Size2