These are Preciosa Ornela 6/0 seed beads in transparent deep amethyst, sold in a bulk pack of 36 strands — a serious quantity for weavers, stringers, and beaders who go through purples fast. Cut from glass tube in Bohemia, Czechia, they carry that consistent Czech quality makers rely on for even tension and predictable results.
The transparent finish means deep amethyst reads as rich, saturated violet when light passes through it — glassy and luminous rather than flat, with color that shifts subtly depending on your thread color and backing.
Specifications
- Size: 06/0- E Beads
- Color: TR Deep Amethyst 36STR (transparent)
- Finish: Transparent
- Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
- Quantity: 36 Strands
What to make with them
At 3.7–4.3 mm, these E beads are a go-to for loom work, kumihimo, and stringing projects where you want a bead with real presence and good drape. They're also well-suited for fringe, tassel work, and mixed-media fiber projects where the larger size holds its own against heavier components.
Description
Preciosa Ornela Traditional Czech glass seed beads (rocailles) in size 06/0- E Beads. Each bead measures approximately 4.1 mm across with a 1.10 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.
- 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 FamilyPurples
- Qty per PackBulk Quantity
- Seed Bead SizeSize 06/0- E Beads
- Size3.7 - 4.3 mm
- Hole Size1.1