Preciosa Ornela 8/0 seed beads in opaque turquoise blue, sold by the hank — a workhorse size in a color that pulls serious visual weight in any beadwork palette. Cut from glass tube in Bohemia, Czechia, these rocailles bring consistent sizing and reliable coverage to projects that demand both.

The opaque finish delivers solid, non-translucent color — no light bleed, no variation, just a clean, graphic turquoise blue that reads boldly whether you're working up close or at a distance.

Specifications

• Size: 08/0
• Color: Opaque Turquoise Blue (opaque)
• Finish: Opaque
• Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
• Quantity: 1 Hank

What to make with them

At 2.8–3.2 mm, the 8/0 size is well suited for loom work, peyote, and brick stitch pieces where you want a chunkier texture and faster coverage than an 11/0 provides — think wide cuffs, statement earrings, or Southwestern-style fringe. They're also a natural fit for stringing and knotting projects where the opaque turquoise can anchor or accent alongside natural stones and metals.