Glass Beads 8/0 (3 mm) Mill Hill 18081

Create expressive and dimensional accents in your craft projects with the original large Glass Beads 8/0 from the legendary Mill Hill brand. Thanks to their increased size (about 3 mm in diameter), these beads instantly catch the eye, adding rich texture and luxurious relief to your work.

Why you should choose Mill Hill Glass Beads 8/0:

• Expressive volume: The 8/0 size (3 mm) makes these beads an ideal choice for highlighting key elements of a design. They look much more massive and textured than the standard 11/0 size, allowing you to create spectacular 3D details.
• Benchmark Japanese quality: Mill Hill carefully selects the finest Japanese-made glass. This guarantees maximum uniformity of the beads in size and shape, as well as high resistance of the color coating to fading and friction.
• Versatility and convenience: The wide hole makes it easy to work with various types of threads. These beads are perfect for stitching on lower count fabrics, decorating clothes, creating Christmas ornaments, bead knitting, and making chunky jewelry.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Mill Hill
• Bead type: Large round (Glass Beads / Size 8°)
• Size: 8/0 (diameter ≈ 3 mm)
• Weight in package: 6.0 g (standard branded blister)

💡 Tip from Crazy Cross Stitch: Size 8/0 beads are your best assistant for creating noticeable textured details. Use them for stitching large berries (such as rowan or grapes), Christmas balls in holiday designs, centers of large flowers, or for finishing the decorative edges of a project (pinkeeps, cushions). Since these beads are quite heavy and voluminous, we recommend sewing them on with a strong doubled thread so that they hold perfectly straight and securely on the fabric.