Preciosa Ornela 8/0 opaque white Czech glass seed beads, sold by the hank, are a foundational bead that earns its place in any serious beader's rotation — crisp, consistent, and cut from glass tube in Bohemia for reliable sizing between 2.8 and 3.2 mm.
The opaque finish delivers a solid, non-translucent white that reads cleanly against other colors and holds its own as a standalone element in graphic, high-contrast designs.
Specifications
- Size: 08/0
- Color: Opaque White (opaque)
- Finish: Opaque
- Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
- Quantity: 1 Hank
What to make with them
Use them in loom or off-loom beadweaving — peyote, brick stitch, or right-angle weave — where a true white anchor bead keeps pattern lines sharp; they're also a natural fit for bridal embroidery and garment embellishment where a matte, light-reflecting white adds texture without competing with surrounding materials.
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.
- Article Number312-19858-8/0-03050
- 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 FamilyWhites
- Qty per PackRetail Quantity
- Seed Bead SizeSize 08/0
- Size2.8 - 3.2 mm
- Hole Size0.9