13 Charlotte Cut Beads

Micro-Precision, Infinite Brilliance.

Rare & Exquisite Czech Size 13/0 Charlotte Cuts. The ultimate micro seed beads for master artists, offering a delicate, starlit shimmer for your most intricate, gallery-level designs.

The Ultimate Micro-Facet: Where Intricacy Meets Light
Size 13/0 Charlottes are a true luxury in the beading world. At barely 1.7mm, each tiny bead is individually given a single flat facet. When thousands of these micro-beads are stitched together, the result is an incredibly dense, fluid "fabric" of glass that catches the light like dew drops. They allow for an unmatched level of shading, curved precision, and hyper-detailed realism that simply cannot be achieved with larger beads.

Specification Details
Brand Preciosa Ornela (Authentic Czech Glass)
Bead Size Size 13/0 (Approx. 1.7mm - ultra fine micro size)
Cut Type True Charlotte (Single-cut facet)
Recommended Tools

Size 12 or 13 Beading Needles; fine threads (like Size B)
Best Used For 

Micro-embroidery, miniature portraiture, antique restorations, delicate jewellery accents, and elite regalia

 

Key Features & Benefits

  • Hyper-Detailed Shading: The microscopic size allows you to blend colors with the smooth gradient of a painting. Your transitions become seamless.
  • A Subtle, Celestial Twinkle: Because the single facet is so microscopic, it doesn't create a loud flash. Instead, it produces a sophisticated, shimmering dust effect across your work.
  • Flawless Curves & Contours: Size 13/0 Charlottes track tight curves, sharp corners, and delicate lines with absolute perfection, nesting together seamlessly without gaping.

Master-Level Tips for Micro Beading
"Working with 13/0 Charlottes is all about the right foundation. Always pair them with a dedicated Size 12 or 13 needle and a fine, strong thread. Because these beads have a single facet, let them sit naturally on your thread - their slight asymmetry is exactly what gives hand-stitched pieces their coveted heirloom texture."

Size 13/0 Czech Charlottes | Premium Quality for Master Craftsmen

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