Preciosa Ornela 8/0 seed beads in opaque chocolate brown, sold by the hank, cut from glass tube in Bohemia, Czechia — a rich, grounded neutral that holds its own in any earthy or high-contrast palette.
The opaque finish delivers solid, non-translucent color, giving every bead a strong, graphic presence with no light bleed-through.
Specifications
- Size: 08/0
- Color: Opaque Chocolate Brown (opaque)
- Finish: Opaque
- Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
- Quantity: 1 Hank
What to make with them
Their 2.8–3.2 mm size makes them a natural fit for loom-woven bands, peyote cuffs, and brick-stitch earrings where a warm brown anchor color ties together autumn or Southwestern palettes. They also work well strung in multiples for knotted necklaces or woven into macramé-and-bead combinations where opacity reads clearly against fiber.
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 NumberROCAILLE #13780 8/0
- 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 08/0
- Size2.8 - 3.2 mm
- Hole Size0.9