MATUBO NIB-BIT N. 184 - Polychrome Dark Olivine

Dark olive tones with a metallic shimmer define these Matubo™ Nib-Bit beads, offering a sophisticated wedge shape designed for seamless interlocking. The precision-pressed 6x5 mm geometry ensures tight tolerances and exceptional hole consistency, allowing the dual 0.8 mm holes to align perfectly for complex structural beadwork. These Czech glass beads are manufactured with specialized pressing technology to ensure smooth edges that prevent thread abrasion during multiple thread passes through the bead, making them a favorite for professional jewelry designers. A package contains approximately 30 beads.

High-quality glass provides the foundation for the deep Polychrome Dark Olivine finish, which exhibits an iridescent, multi-tonal surface that shifts under light to reveal golden and forest-green undertones. These wedge-shaped components are particularly effective when paired with Matubo SuperDuo beads to create circular motifs, textured ropes, or architectural jewelry designs. For a striking contrast, beautifully complements fuchsia or hot pink accents to make the metallic green hue pop, while yellow topaz offers a more harmonious, earthy aesthetic.

Advanced beading techniques like three-dimensional netting and dimensional layering benefit from the unique tapered profile of these two-hole elements. Incorporating Czech fire polished beads as accents in Nib-Bit compositions adds texture and brilliance to bracelets and statement pendants. When working with these beads, we recommend using beading needles size 10-12 and S-lon FIRE thread for maximum durability in high-tension geometric patterns. The unique shape allows for a "nesting" effect that creates a solid, fabric-like surface in bead weaving projects.