These 1/0 Czech glass seed beads from Preciosa Ornela are among the largest rocaille sizes you'll work with — measuring 6.3 to 6.8 mm and cut from glass tube in Bohemia — making them a go-to when you want serious scale and color impact. Eight strands of opaque light red gives you real working quantity for statement-scale projects.
The opaque finish delivers a solid, non-translucent red that reads boldly from across the room — no shimmer, no depth tricks, just clean, graphic color that holds its own in any design.
Specifications
- Size: 01/0
- Color: Opaque Light Red 8STR (opaque)
- Finish: Opaque
- Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
- Quantity: 8 Strands
What to make with them
Their substantial size makes them well-suited for chunky strung necklaces, large-scale bead weaving, and fiber work like kumihimo or macramé embellishment where a smaller seed bead would simply disappear. They're also a natural for knotted statement pieces and holiday or seasonal jewelry where bold color does the heavy lifting.
Description
Preciosa Ornela Traditional Czech glass seed beads (rocailles) in size 01/0. Each bead measures approximately 6.6 mm across with a 2.00 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.
- Article Number312-19541-1/0-93170
- BrandPreciosa Ornela
- Origin/RegionBohemia, Czechia
- MaterialGlass
- FinishOpaque
- Finish VisualsSolid, non-translucent color for strong, graphic designs.
- Finish Durability2 - Durable (good for regular wear with normal care)
- Color FamilyReds
- Qty per PackBulk Quantity
- Seed Bead SizeSize 01/0
- Size6.3 - 6.8 mm
- Hole Size2