These 12/0 square-hole seed beads in Vintage Venetian Brick Red bring a deep, moody red to your threadwork in a 500-gram quantity that's built for serious production. The square hole is the key detail here — it grips thread and wire differently than a round hole, giving you more control over drape and tension.
The transparent finish lets light move through the glass, so the brick red reads with depth and richness rather than sitting flat on the surface.
Specifications
- Size: 12/0
- Color: Reds (transparent)
- Finish: Transparent
- Material: Glass
- Quantity: 500g
What to make with them
Square-hole seed beads work especially well in loom weaving and right-angle weave, where the hole geometry helps keep beads aligned and facing consistently. They're also a strong choice for bead embroidery on garments or accessories where you want a vintage-leaning red with some visual complexity.
Description
Vin venitian brick red #2 sq hole frosted 12/0 - 500 grams. These vintage Venetian seed beads were crafted between the late 1800s and early 1920s, a testament to the extraordinary skill of Murano glass artisans working under Societa Veneziana Conterieconsortium of sixteen independent beadmakers united in 1898. Each bead carries over a century of history, made from glass canes that often predate the consortium itself. Because every batch was handmade, subtle differences in shape, size, and color are to be expected and celebrated. Most strands have long since given way to time, so a few broken bits of string may be found among these authentic treasures.
- MaterialGlass
- FinishTransparent
- Finish VisualsClear, see-through glass color that lets light shine through.
- Finish Durability2 - Durable (good for regular wear with normal care)
- Color FamilyReds
- Seed Bead SizeSize 12/0
- Size1.8 - 2.0 mm