Features of assignment of article numbers for PRECIOSA beads. Features of assignment of articles for beads PRECIOSA Map of colors of beads table anastasia

The advantages of online stores are obvious - you can quickly find the right products, compare prices, and place an order at a convenient time, without fuss. Buying beads and other goods in the online store we place an order more deliberately - since no one is in a hurry - neither the seller nor the other buyer, and there is an opportunity to get acquainted with the assortment and description of each product to make sure that it is suitable for our purposes.

But, unfortunately, not all goods are conveniently purchased remotely, without the ability to "see and touch". Earlier in our articles, we already considered in detail what beads and are. Monitors distort the perception of color, the hue can be very different, and the photo may not convey the shine or tint (and its presence or absence may be fundamental for the intended work). It is even more difficult when you need to make a color combination or choose the right beads for stones or beads.

In this regard, many beginners and even experienced craftsmen prefer to buy beads in stores where they can be seen "live".
You can navigate when choosing via the Internet by the articles indicating the color in the catalog, they are always indicated in the name of the product. This article consists of 5 digits, is located in the middle of the package and most often these numbers are larger and larger than the rest on the label.
There are other articles on the packaging, we will briefly consider what they mean and on what basis they are assigned.
The four numbers on the right in the corner are the lot of beads. If you buy more beads of a certain article, in order to complete the work you have begun, you need not only the color article to match, but also the given batch article. This guarantees you 100% color matching.
There is also a production article that carries information about the shape and size, it looks like XXX-XXXXX. The first three characters determine the shape (for example, 351-glass beads and felling, 331-beads)

And now let's get back to the five-digit color articles and figure out how to navigate them.

To begin with, I note that PRECIOSA has the same color code in the catalog for all products, so, for example, 23980 - it will mean black for felling, glass beads, and beads of any size and shape. All PRECIOSA products with this article will be in the same color (see fig. no. 1).

With Preciosa, article numbers are assigned in two ways. The first method, as the main one, is used for beads, glass beads and cutting with the type of coloring:
-transparent
- transparent shiny
-ceramic
- ceramic with gloss
- light
- rainbow flare
- matte
- matte light

Fig. No. 1. The photo shows 3 articles / colors, presented in glass beads, cutting and beads. Beads in the photo are of different sizes, and in the case of article 47010, beads with a round and square hole are shown).

The first digit in the five-digit article indicates the main color of the glass:
0-clear glass
1-brown
2 purple
3-blue
4-grey
5-green
6-blue
8-yellow
9-red

The second digit indicates the type of bead coloring:
0-transparent uncoated
1-brilliant
2-translucent color
3-ceramics
4-rainbow tide
6-glossy gloss
7-internal silvering (light)
8- pearl shine.

Fig. No. 2. This photo shows an example of how different types of glass color look on the same color: transparent, ceramic, iridescent tint, pearl shine

Fig. No. 3 and 4. The photo shows vertical pairs with the same second digit.

The last three digits of the article indicate the intensity of the shade. The larger the value, the darker the color.
For example, a range of transparent colors from beige to brown:
10020 - 10050 - 10070 -10090 -10100

Fig. No. 5. The photo shows an example of how the color changes from light to dark in similar red shades. The last three digits in the articles for vertical pairs are identical, and, despite the fact that there are transparent beads on top and a light at the bottom, the color and color intensity of vertical pairs are identical.

The second way to assign article numbers - depending on the series.
Initially, the system of articles was carefully thought out, but with the expansion of the palette of beads, the order of assigning articles began to be "violated", individual colors appeared that violated the system, and even entire lines of exceptions. As a result, there are so many exceptions that it can be said that this has become the second way to assign articles, such exception lines include: (article 37xxx), (article 02xxx), (article 03xxx), (articles 16xxx and 17xxx), as well as ( 18xxx) and (article 59xxx)

Series that do not fall under the general article system have their own article numbering system. As stated above - the first 2 digits are the series, and then the color.
As you can see from the photo below - the last pair of numbers is the color (xxx86-yellow, xxx89-pink)

Fig. No. 6. The photo shows examples from the chalk, pearl and iris series.

In series that do not fall under the general system of assigning an article, as well as in the general one, the rule "the greater the value of the last digits of the article, the more intense the color" is observed.

Fig. No. 7. The photo shows an example of the Pastel series, here you can clearly see how the value of the article affects the shade. The colors are close, but there is a transition from light to more intense.

There are also individual articles that are included in the early lines, but do not fall under the general system. These include 46102 (white pearl), 78102 (silver light), and others.

How can this knowledge help in choosing beads?
Knowing the principles of assigning articles, you will be able to:
- make the correct gradation of color from light to dark;
- pick up beads of different colors, but with the same type of glass coloring;
- pick up beads with different types of color, but the same color
-having on hand a bag without an article, determine as accurately as possible what article it has

In our store there are also some nuances when specifying the articles of beads, knowing which it will be easier for you to choose the right one.
-If the beads are matte, then this is not indicated on the factory packaging, but in our store (in the product name, in the order) we add the letter "m" at the end of the article to draw your attention to this.

- the light has a round or square center, for your convenience we add "kvo" to the article for a square center.
-since the chalk beads have a non-resistant color and are not suitable for all types of creativity, we add "mel" at the end of the article in order to additionally draw your attention.
- glass beads can be round or twisted, for twisted at the end of the article we add "twist"

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Preciosa by numbers and colors.

Although the formal date of establishment of the company Preciosa considered to be the tenth of April 1948, the history of the trademark has more than a hundred years. It was originally registered in 1915 in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. And thirty years after the end of the Second World War, several small factories in the Czech town with the beautiful name of Jablonec am Main united into a large enterprise, which, like all others in Czechoslovakia, was then nationalized. Soon the Preciosa brand gained worldwide fame, becoming the main supplier for jewelry manufacturing companies.

Thirty years ago, after the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, the factory returned to private owners.

Then the development goal was set there - to become the best factory in the world for the creation of small crystal glass products. Now Preciosa produces not only fine, even, smooth beads, but also shining rhinestones, large beads, and many other items needed to create jewelry.

The tables below provide a description of the groups of only one of the types of beads produced by the factory - rocaille.
This is the most common round beads, which appeared in the 15th century in Venice.
To create it, a hollow hot glass tube with a round or square hole is cut into pieces of different sizes (the dimensions of the beads are in this picture at the very beginning).
These pieces are then rounded and polished time after time until they achieve the desired sheen. After that, they are again sorted by size.

PRECIOSA Rocailles are available in sizes from 1.5 mm. up to 8 mm., but it is the beads that are indicated using traditional zero sizes, from the smallest 16/0 to the largest 1/0.

Now let's talk about each group present in the images.

Beads series Crystal - Terra Color Lined & Sfinx- These are transparent beads with a colored stripe inside and glitter. This is probably the group with the widest range, while being the least expensive to produce. Beads of this type are made of colored glass, in which the dye is not applied on the outside, as in the dyed type, but is evenly mixed with the molten glass mass, so the sun or household chemicals will not damage such beads at all. A possible disadvantage of it can only be a translucent base, so it is advisable to select threads to match or colorless fishing line.

We have a wide range of colors available in our store.

Examples of some tones

Next episode - Transparent silver lined- with beads made of translucent tinted glass and a center painted in silver. We usually call it "light" or "brocade". It is especially good for weaving. Due to the silvery center, the beads sparkle, but over time they are likely to fade, although in general this type of bead is also resistant to light and chemical attack.

Some samples

Transparent matt- translucent with a non-shiny surface, “soft roughness”, which it acquires during matting - special processing by tumbling in a special apparatus. Some call it "shredded". In other manufacturers you can find a more romantic name "Frost" - frozen. And for sure, such beads look like they are covered with frost. Their indisputable advantages include the fact that they do not climb and do not shed.
One of its varieties is a matte crystal with an iridescent (sometimes called gasoline or iridium) coating. transparent-matt-rainbow.

transparent-rainbow made of transparent crystal tinted glass with iridescent glaze - a rainbow.

Samples of some tones

transparent-sfinx- crystal clear with a shining luster (glossy) coating

Transparent silver-lined and rainbow- crystalline tinted "light" - rainbow

Crystal lustered & color lined- tinted crystal with a strong glossy shine. The dye is added to the glass, which makes the coloration very reliable.

Crystall copper, bronze line- colorless with a copper or bronze stripe in the inner middle.

Crystal phosphorescent line- colorless with a phosphorescent stripe in depth.

On this page most of the beads from the category Opaque- opaque (opaque). These beads are highly resistant to both color loss and fading.

Opaque natural- opaque beads (sometimes called ceramic) of a uniform color

some samples

Opaque color lustered- High gloss ceramic

You can view the entire range in our store at this link.

some colors

Opaque-sfinx- Ceramic shiny

Opaque-Rainbow- ceramic with "gasoline" coating

the entire range of this series is on sale at the link

some samples

Opaque Matt- Matt ceramic

Opaque Matt&Rainbow- Opaque matte "petrol"

Travertine- beads of shades of natural travertine, from yellowish to green.

Shell- mother-of-pearl beads in white-cream shades of natural pearls of their shells

Series iris- beads with a very intense rainbow overflow. In general, the iridescent coating (Rainbow for Czech, but the markings of other manufacturers may contain the designations AB and RB) and the darker “gasoline” coating of iris is very, very resistant, it can be damaged only with very strong impact.

Metallic and Iris- dark gray metallic shades with iridium (iridium) coating.

We now have two colors in our assortment - purple number 59195 and blue number 59135.

You can follow this subgroup by following this link.

Silver, Gold, Special Cold- beads in the color of gold, dark gold and silver.

Crystal-Terra Color Lined&Sfinx- a brilliant crystal with a colored stripe.

Crystal-Terra Metallic- multi-colored with a surface with a metallic sheen.

Pay attention, this is metallic! There is also another type of coating - metallized. It is created by spraying a thin layer of metal microparticles, and such a coating requires a reverent attitude from all manufacturers, the metal layer can slip even from contact with too wet hands. It is very delicate, suitable only for neat interior embroidery, but not for jewelry. Unlike it, metallic is much more resistant. It is obtained by sputtering tin oxide onto glass that is still hot, so it impregnates the glass much deeper. But even this type of beads can fade with frequent use.

Crystal-Terra Color Lined&Matt- semi-permeable matted (grated) with a colored line inside.

Crystal-Silver Lined-n-Terra Color Dyed- transparent color with a silver inner line.

Crystal-Terra Metallic & Matt- multi-colored matte with a metallic sheen.

Alabaster Lustered and Terra color lined- alabaster in pastel shades, with a strong gloss and a colored stripe in the inner center.

In general, the term Lustered (for other companies luster, lustre) means a radiant glossy finish. It can be applied to both transparent and matte beads. Unfortunately, it is quite sensitive to friction, so it is better not to use it when creating jewelry or embroidery on clothes. But for embroidered paintings or icons, it fits perfectly.

Chalk-Sfinx and Terra Color Dyed- surface colored shiny opaque beads.

As already mentioned, the color in the dyed type is created by spraying a paint layer onto an already frozen glass. Then it goes through thermal or chemical fixing of the paint, and then polishing. Beads of this type can lose their luster in the sun, and if alcohol-containing products and perfumes get in, they shed and leave stains on clothes.

Crystal - Sol-gel Metallic- translucent pastel colors with a metallic sheen.

This page presents mainly the subtypes of the striped - Striped- categories. The principle of division is similar to the groups described above.

Opaque Striped- opaque striped.

Opaque Striped Matt- opaque grated "stripe".

Opaque-Striped-Rainbow- striped opaque with iridescent coating.

Opaque Striped-Matt & Rainbow- an opaque matte "stripe" with iridium iridium coating.

Crystal Striped- transparent (crystal) striped.

Crystal Striped - Silver Lined- crystal "stripe" with an internal silver line.

Crystal Striped Matted- translucent matte striped.

Crystal Striped Matt and Rainbow- semi-permeable matte with a dash, with an iridescent overflow.

Crystal Striped Color Lined- striped crystal with a colored line inside.

Harlequin- Harlequin - opaque beads with thick stripes, almost spots.

Transparent Harlequin- respectively, crystal harlequin.

Transparent Harlequin-Silver Line- transparent spotted harlequin with silver-plated inner band.

And the last detached view on the page - Cornelian- This is a special kind of striped beads with a round cross section. Outside, it has a transparent colored layer, under which there is a white matte, forming a star in cross section, and lines on the surface.

Good time beads!

Now there is a huge selection of beads in needlework stores. Different by manufacturer, by size, by quality. Most often in my work I use Czech beads Preciosa.

But lately I have been buying Czech Gamma beads. I heard different opinions from craftswomen about this bead and its quality. But I did my research.

And today I want:

In one of the previous articles, I talked about Preciosa Czech beads and reviewed Preciosa Czech beads. First and second grade. Features and differences.

1 grade Czech beads Preciosa quality, without flaws. Grade 2 has some deviations.

What about Gamma beads? What sort is it? Chinese or still the manufacturer - the Czech Republic?

Package. Front side.

Let's take a look at the packaging first:

packaging is flat
there is a factory seam,
sticker on each package
beads are well packaged.

Czech Gamma beads are sold in the store in a package of 5 grams. The cost for one package is from 20 to 30 rubles. I bought for 21 rubles per pack.

On the front side, the manufacturer is indicated: the Czech Republic, and the importer: Moscow.

Also on the package there is an indication of the type of beads, size and number of grams.

On the front side, the sticker on the package can have two options. They do not differ much, but there are still differences.

The first one is like this.

The second one is like this.

Each package has a number that indicates:

the letter "T" - twin beads,
letter "H" - size beads 8/0,
letters "A-G" - an indication of the cost.

Sizes of Czech beads Gamma from 5/0 to 11/0.

This is very useful for beginners who do not yet understand which needle to choose.

Package. Reverse side.

On the reverse side of the package with Gamma beads, the packing date is printed and the importer is indicated (on some packages).

The inscription is easily erased, which does not mean low-quality beads.

The reverse side as well as the front has two options.

Such an option.

And such a variant of the reverse side.

We open the package. What is inside?

Well, now the most interesting. Open the package and examine the beads themselves.

What can I say. Having worked enough with beads in such packages, I assure you with confidence that these are high-quality beads.

I can’t attribute it to the 1st grade of beads, because for a package of 5 grams it can meet 1-2 beads with a deviation.

And also I can not attribute this beads to the 2nd grade. It is not as bad as grade 2 beads.

All beads are the same size. The holes are the same everywhere, the paint lies evenly and is not erased.

In addition, the palette of Czech beads Gamma has more than 600 colors and shades. Glass beads, shimmering in the sun.

For clarity, I collected beads from the package. I did not specifically choose, I recruited in a row.

Look, the beads are very even. All beads as one.

Summarize!

Czech beads Gamma quality. A huge palette of colors, a pleasant price and high-quality factory packaging.

This bead is worth buying! And those two beads with a deviation of 5 grams do not count.

It's not difficult for you, but I'm pleased. See you soon! Bye bye.

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Size 10/0=2.3 mm.