Preciosa Ornela 8/0 cobalt seed beads in a silver-lined finish come by the hank, cut from glass tube in Bohemia, Czechia — a reliable workhorse size in a color that earns its keep across countless projects.
The transparent cobalt glass sits over a reflective silver core, so the beads throw back light with a cool, electric depth rather than a flat wash of blue.
Specifications
- Size: 08/0
- Color: SIL-Line Cobalt (transparent)
- Finish: Silver Lined
- Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
- Quantity: 1 Hank
What to make with them
At 2.8–3.2 mm, these 8/0s are well-suited to bead weaving structures like peyote and brick stitch where a slightly chunkier seed bead adds presence, and they work equally well strung in multi-strand necklaces or used as spacers between focal beads in loom work.
Description
Preciosa Ornela Traditional Czech glass seed beads (rocailles) in size 08/0. Each bead measures approximately 2.9 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 NumberROCAILLE #37100 8/0 SQ/H
- BrandPreciosa Ornela
- Origin/RegionBohemia, Czechia
- MaterialGlass
- FinishSilver Lined
- Finish VisualsTransparent glass with a reflective silver core for extra sparkle.
- Finish Durability2 - Durable (good for regular wear with normal care)
- Color FamilyBlues
- Qty per PackRetail Quantity
- Seed Bead SizeSize 08/0
- Size2.8 - 3.2 mm
- Hole Size0.9