Preciosa Ornela Chilli beads in gunmetal bring 500 pieces of two-hole, 4x11mm Czech glass to your worktable — a versatile pressed shape that opens up layered, dimensional beadwork that single-hole beads simply can't achieve.

The gunmetal colorway pairs an opaque base with a pearly luster coating on top, giving each bead a dark, quietly reflective surface that reads as moody and rich rather than flashy.

Specifications

• Size: 11mm
• Color: Chilli Gunmetal (opaque)
• Finish: Opaque/Luster
• Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
• Quantity: 500 Pieces

What to make with them

Chilli beads are a natural fit for two-hole bead weaving patterns — think Ndebele herringbone or SuperDuo-style compositions where the dual holes let you lock beads into structured, interlocking layers. They also work beautifully as spine beads in bezels or as repeating design elements in loom work where their elongated silhouette adds rhythm and movement.