Preciosa Ornela 8/0 Czech glass seed beads in transparent aqua, sold by the hank — a reliable, consistent bead cut from glass tube in Bohemia, Czechia, and sized at 2.8–3.2 mm for versatile, high-volume work.
The transparent finish lets light pass straight through the glass, giving the aqua color a clear, luminous quality that reads differently in shade versus direct light.
Specifications
- Size: 08/0
- Color: Aqua (transparent)
- Finish: Transparent
- Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
- Quantity: 1 Hank
What to make with them
The 8/0 size is a workhorse for loom and off-loom weaving techniques like peyote or brick stitch where you want a slightly chunkier scale, and the hank quantity makes it practical for bead embroidery projects or strung designs — necklaces, bracelets — that eat through beads fast.
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.
- 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
- Qty per PackRetail Quantity
- Seed Bead SizeSize 08/0
- Size2.8 - 3.2 mm
- Hole Size0.9