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Two Hole and Multi Hole Beads
Two- and multi-hole Czech pressed glass beads: Preciosa candy beads, half moons, CzechMates crescents, triangles, QuadraTiles, Quadralentils, bars and three-hole beams, plus infinity and Ginko shapes. A second hole lets one bead join two rows or thread paths.
CzechMates shapes share the same hole spacing, so they swap within a pattern. Don't substitute across brands by nominal size: a SuperDuo and a Twin, or a Miyuki Tila and a CzechMates Tile, aren't interchangeable. Check both holes before stitching.
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Two Hole and Multi Hole Beads
Good to know
- A second hole lets one bead join two rows or thread paths.
- CzechMates shapes share the same hole spacing, so they can be swapped within a pattern.
- SuperDuo (made by Matubo) and Twin (made by Preciosa) are different beads and aren't interchangeable.
- A Miyuki Tila is 5 mm; a CzechMates Tile is a different, larger and thicker bead.
- Check both holes before stitching; pressed or coated beads can have a blocked hole.
- Candy beads and half moons here are made by Preciosa Ornela in the Czech Republic.
Questions & answers
What are two-hole beads used for?
A second hole lets one bead join two rows or thread paths, which opens up lacy, structural and 3D beadwork. Shapes made to the same hole spacing, like the CzechMates family, can be swapped within a pattern.
Any tips for working with two-hole beads?
Check both holes before you stitch, since pressed or coated beads can have a blocked hole, and don't force the needle. Never substitute by nominal size alone: a SuperDuo and a Twin, or a Miyuki Tila and a CzechMates Tile, aren't interchangeable.
Who makes your Czech glass beads?
Most are made by Preciosa Ornela in the Czech Republic, and Shipwreck Beads is an authorized Preciosa dealer. We also carry Czech pressed beads from other makers, including CzechMates two- and three-hole shapes.
How are Czech glass beads measured?
Across the widest point of the bead, in millimeters. Natural properties of glass can cause slight color variation between production runs, so buy enough from one lot for a project.
Ages 16+. Not intended for use by children. Contains small parts that can be a choking hazard.