Chilli Preciosa N. 104 - White Alabaster, Wine Lees Silk, Matt

Achieving a sophisticated dimensional look in bead weaving is simple with the unique elongated shape of these Preciosa Chilli beads. Their curved, 2-hole design allows for seamless nesting, making them a favorite for jewelry makers who want to move beyond flat patterns. These components are particularly stunning when combined with Matubo SuperDuo beads to create intricate star-shaped pendants or dimensional floral petals.

The soft, matte finish provides a luxurious silk-like texture that absorbs light beautifully, adding a touch of understated elegance to any jewelry piece. Because they are made from high-quality Czech glass, they offer a rich depth of color that enhances both modern and vintage-inspired designs.

• Ideal for creating dimensional flower and star motifs
• Perfect for layered bracelets and textured cuffs
• Excellent as decorative edges for beaded embroidery
• Versatile 2-hole alignment for stable geometric structures

For best results when working with these 4x11mm components, use a high-performance S-lon FIRE thread. Since shaped beads like these can put more tension on the thread during weaving, this polyethylene material provides the necessary strength, while beading needles size 10-11 will slide easily through the 0.85 mm holes even with multiple passes.

This gorgeous mauve shade beautifully complements jet black accents for a striking contrast, or can be paired with ivory and cream tones for a softer, romantic aesthetic. You can also use Preciosa seed beads in size 10/0 as connecting spacers to fill gaps between the larger pressed glass shapes, ensuring a professional and polished finish in your necklaces or earrings.

Part of the prestigious Amos® par Puca® collection, these beads carry the mark of French design innovation combined with over 300 years of Czech glassmaking heritage. Preciosa remains at the forefront of the industry, offering an exceptional color range and a wide variety of finishes that make high-end jewelry design accessible to everyone while maintaining the distinctive character of traditional craftsmanship.