These Preciosa Ornela 6/0 E beads in opaque brick red mahogany come cut from glass tube in Bohemia, Czechia, and arrive ready to work in a generous 6-strand pack. At 3.7–4.3 mm, they're chunky enough to carry a design on their own and consistent enough to string, weave, or wire without fighting you.

The opaque finish delivers a solid, non-translucent brick red mahogany — a deep, earthy red with real visual weight that reads boldly in graphic patterns rather than receding into the background.

Specifications

• Size: 06/0- E Beads
• Color: Reds (opaque)
• Finish: Opaque
• Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
• Quantity: 6 Strands

What to make with them

Their size and opacity make them well-suited for statement pieces like chunky woven cuffs, knotted or strung necklaces where the bead itself is the focal point, and bead embroidery where you want strong color blocking. They also work nicely as spacers or accent beads in loom work alongside smaller seed beads.