About this product
These Preciosa Ornela 1/0 black matte seed beads from Bohemia, Czechia are among the largest seed bead sizes available, cut from glass tube and measuring 6.3–6.8 mm — a serious workhorse for makers who want bold scale and deep, flat color. You get 8 strands per pack, so there's plenty to commit to a substantial project.
The opaque matte finish delivers a solid, non-translucent black with no shine or reflection — graphic and stark in the best way, with a velvety surface that reads as intentional rather than understated.
Specifications
- Size: 01/0
- Color: Black Matte 8 Strings (opaque)
- Finish: Opaque
- Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
- Quantity: 8 Strands
What to make with them
At this size, they're well suited for chunky loom-woven bands, large-scale peyote cuffs, and strung statement necklaces where the bead itself carries the visual weight. They also work well alongside fiber, leather, or metal findings in mixed-media work where a flat black anchor color ties everything together.
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