Twisted size #3 bugle beads in gunmetal — 2x7mm spiraled glass tubes from Bohemia, Czechia, sold by the hank. That helical twist catches light differently than a straight bugle, giving your work a subtle dimensional quality that flat tube beads simply can't deliver.
The opaque luster finish lays down a dense, light-absorbing gunmetal tone with a quiet sheen on the surface — dark and moody without being flat, with just enough reflectivity to read as rich rather than matte.
Specifications
- Size: #3-02x07mm
- Color: Twisted Gunmetal #3 (opaque)
- Finish: Opaque/Luster
- Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
- Quantity: 1 Hank
What to make with them
These twisted bugles are well-suited to fringe work on statement earrings or garment embellishment where the spiral profile adds texture along every dangling strand. They also lend themselves to bugle-and-seed bead ladder stitch or brick stitch edging, where the gunmetal tone anchors darker Victorian- or Gothic-inspired color palettes.
Description
Preciosa Ornela Traditional Czech glass seed beads (rocailles) in size #3-02x07mm. 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 NumberBUGLE TWISTED #49102 #3
- BrandPreciosa Ornela
- Origin/RegionBohemia, Czechia
- MaterialGlass
- FinishOpaque/Luster
- Finish VisualsSpecial Opaque/Luster finish.
- Finish Durability2 - Durable (good for regular wear with normal care)
- Color FamilyGreys and Blacks
- Qty per PackRetail Quantity
- Seed Bead SizeSize #3-02x07mm