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.