These are 6 sided cylindrical bead with large holes. They are smaller and have thinner walls than
Delica (DB) or Antique (AQ) beads, about the size of a Size 14/0 or 15/0 seed bead in width but much taller.
HEX Beads create delicate looking beadwork, are very lightweight and work especially well for large earrings.
Because their shape differs, they should not be combined with DB, AQ or seed beads in the body of a design.