Preciosa Ornela 8/0 Czech glass seed beads in transparent ruby, sold in 3 hanks — that's serious working quantity of a rich, classic red cut from glass tube in Bohemia, Czechia.
The transparent finish lets light pass straight through the glass, giving the ruby color a lit-from-within depth that shifts between deep crimson and bright cherry depending on the light hitting it.
Specifications
- Size: 08/0
- Color: TR Ruby (transparent)
- Finish: Transparent
- Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
- Quantity: 3 Hanks
What to make with them
At 2.8–3.2 mm, these 8/0s are a workhorse size for loom and off-loom beadweaving like peyote or brick stitch where you want bold color coverage, and the tube-cut construction makes them reliable for stringing dense statement necklaces or bead-embroidered pieces where consistent sizing matters.
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 Number312-19542-8/0-90090
- 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 FamilyReds
- Qty per PackBulk Quantity
- Seed Bead SizeSize 08/0
- Size2.8 - 3.2 mm
- Hole Size0.9