These Preciosa Ornela 1/0 opaque black Czech glass seed beads come in at 6.3–6.8 mm — a chunky, substantial size that commands attention — and arrive ready to work in a set of 8 strands. Cut from glass tube in Bohemia, Czechia, they carry the consistency and quality Czech glass makers are known for.

The opaque finish delivers solid, non-translucent black with no light bleed-through, giving designs a sharp, graphic edge that holds its own against metals, textiles, and other beads.

Specifications

• Size: 01/0
• Color: Opaque Black - 8STR (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 bold statement necklaces, chunky woven cuffs using peyote or square stitch, and macramé-and-bead combinations where the bead needs to read clearly from a distance. They also work as strong spacers or focal accents in loom work where a high-contrast anchor point ties the design together.