Preciosa Ornela 11/0 seed beads in opaque matte black — cut from glass tube in Bohemia, Czechia, and sold by the hank, these are a reliable workhorse color that anchors palettes and holds its own as a standalone.
The special opaque matte finish gives the black a flat, light-absorbing depth — no shine, no reflection, just a clean, dense black that reads as intentional.
Specifications
- Size: 11/0
- Color: Op Black Matte (opaque)
- Finish: Opaque/Matte
- Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
- Quantity: 1 Hank
What to make with them
Use them in loom or off-loom beadweaving like peyote and brick stitch where a true opaque matte black creates sharp contrast against metallics or brights, or string them into multi-strand designs where the matte surface keeps the eye moving rather than catching the light.
Description
Preciosa Ornela Traditional Czech glass seed beads (rocailles) in size 11/0. Each bead measures approximately 2.1 mm across with a 0.70 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 #23980 11/0 MATT
- BrandPreciosa Ornela
- Origin/RegionBohemia, Czechia
- MaterialGlass
- FinishOpaque/Matte
- Finish VisualsSpecial Opaque/Matte finish.
- Finish Durability2 - Durable (good for regular wear with normal care)
- Color FamilyGreys and Blacks
- Qty per PackRetail Quantity
- Seed Bead SizeSize 11/0
- Size2.0 - 2.2 mm
- Hole Size0.7