{"product_id":"size-8-seed-beads-crystal-ab","title":"Size 8 Crystal AB Seed Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize 8 crystal AB seed beads are small clear glass beads with an AB efffect on the glass surface. AB stands for Aurora Borealis, which is an iridescent coating applied to the bead. The iridescent coating refracts the light around the bead giving it a shimmer that adds a kind of sparkle. Another description often used for this effect is when you mix oil and water, it gives you a rainbow effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreciosa size 8 crystal AB seed beads are a great size to start your seed bead journey with. They work really well used with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/product-category\/beads-and-pendants\/delicas-bugles-and-seed-beads\/czech-glass-seed-beads\/preciosa-size-11-seed-beads\/\"\u003esize 11 seed beads\u003c\/a\u003e or on their own for bead weaving projects and simple beaded bracelets. Measuring approximately 2mm x 3mm with a hole measuring approximately 0.8mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed beads are ideal for both straight stringing beading and bead weaving projects whether on or off loom. The donut shaped beads do fit together well but you will get gaps when using them for peyote ot brick stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a great project that uses size 8 seed beads in a lovely beginners project. Which you can view in the video below. We also sell a very handy small findings kit to make creating a necklace like this really easy with all the findings and wire needed to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/shop\/necklace-findings-set-silver-plated\/\"\u003ecreate a simple necklace.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9PT6MBHnuWA?si=F9Aiei-DB2zF7YhB\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also have a great range of tutorials and tips over on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@TheBeadShopNottinghamLimited\"\u003eYouTube channel\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Preciosa","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":53588604387661,"sku":"BS08639","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g","offer_id":53588604420429,"sku":"BS08638-10","price":1.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":53588604453197,"sku":"BS08640","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/6274\/0813\/files\/size8-czech-glass-seed-bead-crystal-ab-am_032f7dba-fd52-4ce1-9df7-379622094f3c.jpg?v=1774448937","url":"https:\/\/the-bead-shop-nottingham.myshopify.com\/products\/size-8-seed-beads-crystal-ab","provider":"The Bead Shop (Nottingham) Limited.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}