Introducing Preciosa Czech Glass Seed Beads!
Preciosa Czech glass seed beads are available now for all of your beading needs! You'll find seed beads in a wide variety of sizes and shapes as well as all kinds of colors. These tiny little beads are excellent to have on hand for bead weaving and stringing projects alike, so it doesn't hurt to stock up. Let's take a look at some of the shapes you'll find from Preciosa.
Rounds or Rocailles
The rocaille range of Preciosa Traditional Czech Beads is one of their best selling commodities. It is offered in a wide range of colors and sizes and is distinguished by its high quality and regularity. The wide range of colors is supplemented by the surface finishing options which are used to decorate the surface of the seed beads with the aim of achieving further optical effects. Preciosa Rocailles rounds are the most used type of glass seed beads. They were created in Venice, Italy in the 15th century. These beads have been produced industrially in Bohemia since the 18th century. These round-shaped seed beads are manufactured using unique technology for cutting glass tubes with round or square holes into various sized pieces which are then rounded and polished when hot and subsequently classed by size and shape. Find them in 11/0, 8/0, 6/0, and even 2/0 sizes.
3-Cut Seed Beads
Czech seed beads in the shape of a are called Preciosa Three-Cut Beads (also known as Three-Cuts or 3cuts). Three-Cut Seed Beads are produced using the unique technology of cutting, tumbling and cutting glass tubes with a round hole and a hexagonal surface. Cut Rocailles stand out thanks to their faceted look. This special seed bead shape is ranked among the most exclusive in the Preciosa brand due to the demanding nature of its production. Find this shape available in size 9/0 at Artbeads.
Jewelry Inspiration
New seed beads mean new jewelry! We couldn't help but make some beautiful tutorials using Preciosa seed beads to inspire your next project.
Modern Twist Bracelet Tutorial featuring 11/0 round Preciosa Seed Beads.
Beach Vibes Earrings Tutorial featuring 8/0 round Preciosa seed beads.
Gatsby Bracelet Tutorial, featuring 9/0 Three-Cut Preciosa Seed Beads.
If you want further inspiration for using these seed beads, be sure to check out our guide to seed bead stitches. Preciosa seed beads are a wonderful option for many of the stitches featured in our guide. And also be sure to browse our seed beading supplies for the perfect tools and components to use alongside Preciosa seed beads.
