These Preciosa Ornela 11/0 opaque tan seed beads come in a full hank of Czech glass, cut from glass tube in Bohemia for the consistent sizing and smooth stringing that serious beadworkers rely on. Tan is a true workhorse color — it grounds earthy palettes, bridges warm neutrals, and holds its own as a background or a focal element.
The opaque finish delivers a solid, non-translucent tan that reads clearly in any lighting, giving your work clean, graphic definition rather than shimmer or depth.
Specifications
- Size: 11/0
- Color: Op Tan Effect (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 herringbone — where the consistent 2.0–2.2 mm sizing keeps your tension even and your lines straight. They're also a natural fit for Native-inspired or Southwestern needlework, fringe work on garments, and bead embroidery where a matte, earthy neutral ties a multi-color composition together.
Description
Preciosa Ornela Traditional Czech glass seed beads (rocailles) in size 11/0. Each bead measures approximately 2.1 mm across with a 0.70 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 NumberROCAILLE #06012 11/0
- 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 FamilyBrowns, Tans, and Golds
- Qty per PackRetail Quantity
- Seed Bead SizeSize 11/0
- Size2.0 - 2.2 mm
- Hole Size0.7