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Read more74SB197 TAR: CZ Twin 2-H SB Terra Opaque Purple 2.5x5mm 50GM is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Preciosa Ornela Czech glass Twin beads in Terra Opaque Purple bring a two-hole, 2.5x5mm pressed format cut from glass tube — giving you precise, consistent geometry that structured bead-weaving patterns genuinely depend on. The 50g quantity means you have enough to commit to a serious project without rationing.
The Terra coating lays a matte-earthy finish over a deep opaque purple, landing somewhere between a hand-thrown ceramic glaze and a sun-warmed stone — rich in color but grounded rather than glossy.
Twin beads are built for two-needle techniques like Ndebele herringbone, SuperDuo-style ladder stitches, and interlocking flat peyote panels where that second hole locks rows together with satisfying precision. They also work beautifully in bead-embroidery cuffs and collar necklaces where the flat profile sits flush against a backing and the earthy purple reads as an intentional, artisan-forward color choice. Preciosa rates this finish 3 (medium resistance) for durability, so keep it away from abrasives and harsh chemicals and expect some surface wear in high-friction pieces.
Pickup available at 8535 Commerce Place Drive NE Ste A
Usually ready in 2-4 days
Preciosa Ornela presents their new, exclusive Czech two-hole PRECIOSA Twin™ Seed Bead. Twin, a new seed bead from the PRECIOSA Traditional Czech Beads brand, offers so much more in the realm of creative possibilities than other seed beads. The oval shape of the new two-hole seed bead has dimensions of 2.5x5mm and it's available in two glass materials: crystal and black, with a wide range of durable color finishes to choose from. More holes combined with the broad color selection means infinite new and exciting design combinations.
Expect to receive approximately 18,900 beads per kilogram.
74SB197 TAR: CZ Twin 2-H SB Terra Opaque Purple 2.5x5mm 50GM is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.