Preciosa Ornela 12/0 black opaque seed beads come in a full hank of Czech glass rocailles, giving you a serious working supply of one of the most versatile colors in any maker's palette. Cut from glass tube in Bohemia, these 1.8–2.0 mm beads carry the consistent sizing and smooth finish that Preciosa Ornela is known for.

The opaque finish delivers a solid, non-translucent black — no light passes through, so the color reads as crisp and graphic whether you're working under studio lights or natural daylight.

Specifications

• Size: 12/0
• Color: Black (opaque)
• Finish: Opaque
• Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
• Quantity: 1 Hank

What to make with them

Use them to anchor bold geometric peyote or brick stitch patterns where a true matte-flat black creates strong contrast against metallics or brights, or string them into woven loom work and fringe details for Victorian, Gothic, or Dark Academia-inspired pieces that need a reliable, deep neutral throughout.