Matubo™ Round 6/0 - N. 174 - Crystal Grey Rainbow

Iridescent matte textures solve the common frustration of finding high-impact accents that provide both depth and uniform consistency in professional beadwork. These Matubo™ Round 6/0 beads feature a sophisticated Crystal Grey Rainbow finish that mimics the look of oxidized metal, perfect for designers who need a reliable alternative to inconsistently sized traditional seed beads. Because they are pressed glass beads rather than cut, they offer unparalleled geometric precision, ensuring your bead weaving rows remain straight and your circular patterns stay perfectly flat.

Achieving complex structures becomes significantly easier with the generous 1.6 mm hole size, which comfortably accommodates multiple thread passes through the bead using S-lon or S-lon FIRE. This makes them a superior choice for structural designs where they can be used alongside Matubo SuperDuo beads to build stable, three-dimensional shapes. The matte iridescent surface eliminates the harsh glare of high-shine glass, allowing the subtle shifts of bronze, gunmetal, and purple to provide a luxury finish for macrame, kumihimo, or fringe work.

A sophisticated palette emerges when you blend these earthy tones with contrasting dark sapphire for a bold look, or use harmonious white opal for a softer, misty effect. For a classic aesthetic, try integrating Czech fire polished beads to add a touch of sparkle that offsets the muted metallic glow of the 6/0 rounds. Each 10 g package contains approximately 140 beads, providing ample volume for significant focal pieces or multiple smaller jewelry making projects without the weight variations found in lower-quality glass.

Approximate bead count per package:
10 g package contains approx. 140 beads