About this product
Preciosa Ornela 11/0 seed beads in opaque matte black — cut from glass tube in Bohemia, Czechia, and sold by the hank, these are a reliable workhorse color that anchors palettes and holds its own as a standalone.
The special opaque matte finish gives the black a flat, light-absorbing depth — no shine, no reflection, just a clean, dense black that reads as intentional.
Specifications
- Size: 11/0
- Color: Op Black Matte (opaque)
- Finish: Opaque/Matte
- Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
- Quantity: 1 Hank
What to make with them
Use them in loom or off-loom beadweaving like peyote and brick stitch where a true opaque matte black creates sharp contrast against metallics or brights, or string them into multi-strand designs where the matte surface keeps the eye moving rather than catching the light.
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