Preciosa Ornela 11/0 seed beads in Opaque Powder Blue Matte arrive by the hank, cut from glass tube in Bohemia, Czechia — a classic rocaille size with the consistent shape and reliable sizing (2.0–2.2 mm) that serious beadwork demands.

The special opaque matte finish gives this powder blue a soft, chalky surface that absorbs light rather than reflecting it, landing somewhere between a sun-faded sky and a vintage ceramic glaze.

Specifications

• Size: 11/0
• Color: Blues (opaque)
• Finish: Opaque/Matte
• Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
• Quantity: 1 Hank

What to make with them

The uniform 11/0 size makes these a natural choice for peyote and brick stitch work where even tension matters, and the muted, dusty tone plays especially well in coastal-inspired loom pieces, seed bead embroidery on denim or linen, and delicate fringe earrings where a quieter color lets the texture do the talking.