Opaque

We hired a new Bead Team member recently and they suggested that we expand our selection of mixed bead hanks. So, we scooped up a few different mixes to see how they sell. Let us know if you appreciate these or would like to see different color mixes...

This crisp, light blue shade is in the turquoise/aqua family of blues. It reminiscent of the mid-morning sky on a clear, spring day and will compliment floral designs when used in the petals of flowers and will also add an extra touch of blue to...

Opaque Grey beads are popular for shading, as well as for patterns and background color. Dye lots can vary, so please be sure to buy enough for your current project. Opaque glass does not allow any light to pass through the bead. This gives these beads a...

The Opaque Light Amethyst beads have a certain delicate timelessness. Use with -0174 Opaque Amethyst for shading. Using this color next to turquoise/aqua blues (item #s ending with 5-) will draw out the purple tones. Combine with -0191 Opaque Natural or...

These Opaque AB White beads can be used anywhere a white bead is needed. The AB affect tends to pull blue, purple, and greens, so these beads are a great companion for those colors. The matte affect mutes the shine of these opaque beads, giving them a...

The Opaque Medium Blue is a happy medium, if you will, between the light blue/periwinkles and the navy blues. It also pairs well with -0157 Opaque Teal Blue. This color is just recently available in 11/0 2-cuts and we're pretty excited to be offering it...

The Opaque Slate Blue beads have a deeper color to them but yet they retain a gentle feeling and look about them. They capture the soft and gentle appearance of new and growing blueberries that aren't quite fully ripe.Opaque glass does not allow any...

The Opaque Periwinkle is a pale, delicate hue that is popular for many kinds of beadwork. This color is often called Pale Blue or Sioux Blue. We call it periwinkle because that's what it was called by the cultural teachers at the tribal school on our...

Opaque Amethyst is a subdued hue in the purple color family. Using this color next to turquoise/aqua blues (item #s ending with 5-) will draw out the purple tones. Or use to balance warm/fiery color combinations. Opaque glass does not allow any light to...

The Opaque White beads are the go-to white color for many bead artists. The regular opaque finish goes well with in any design. If you ask for white beads and we ask you to specify, we are not being facetious. With luster, pearl, AB, opal, matte, and...

Here it is: 11/0 2-cuts in Opaque Teal Blue! This one has been a long time coming for us. It's a beautiful color that puts me in mind of blue jeans, cool autumn evenings and a certain sports team from Detroit - we are Michiganders so those are familiar...

The Opaque Blue Turquoise beads are a softer and gentler shade of blue. They will be perfect for shading blue flower petals or adding depth to water designs. These pair well with -0154 Opaque Green Turquoise, -0102 Opaque Cheyenne Pink, and -0174 Opaque...

The Opaque Light Red is a classic red hue, that brings to mind lipstick, firetrucks, and the ripe, juicy cherries of a northern Michigan summer. This color will go extremely well with fire-themed pieces, as well as bright florals and geometric designs...

The Opaque Navy Blue are a deep and rich blue that can add deeper colors to floral and geometric designs or they can be used in backgrounds of your creations. Use this to deepen fiery color combinations, contrast with bright colors, or add depth with...

The Opaque Dark Periwinkle is a delicate blue that is often seen in floral designs. It is distinct from the -0162 Opaque Periwinkle, so that those two complement each other without blending in detailed work. Opaque glass does not allow any light to pass...

The Opaque Black beads offer the perfect shade of deep, rich black, like the midwinter night sky. These beads can be used in outlines, dark colored designs, backgrounds, and everything else. It's always good to have a hank or two of black seed beads on...