Description
Opaque Peridot is one of those colors that is so similar to others that your non-beading friends will wonder how you can see the difference. But it’s there and anyone who spends a lot of time with beads can probably spot it in good lighting. This color is very close to Opaque Light Green (SKUs ending with -0144 in the Bead & Powwow Supply system). Peridot has some more blue undertones. If you aim for accuracy in floral beading, we’d recommend this for ferns, mint, and other small forest plants rather than maple leaves.
Opaque glass does not allow any light to pass through the bead. This gives these beads a solid look while still shiny. Many of our customers refer to this as the “regular” or “plain” beads as they are some of the most commonly found beads in both historical and contemporary indigenous bead art.
Charlotte Cuts have one or two facets per bead, which gives them a subtle sparkle. They are particularly popular for old style beadwork. Size 13/0 is small enough to get a lot of details into earrings and florals. They are also fairly uniform so they work well for peyote stitch and loom-work. We recommend a Size 13 beading needle and OO Nymo thread for these beads.
Size 13/0 Charlotte Cut Beads measure approximately 1.6-1.8mm. Sold strung on short hanks, consisting of 12 12-inch strands. Approximately 3,000 beads per hank. Made in the Czech Republic.