Glass Beads
Popular Beads: Make a Fashion Statement with Beads
The advent of beads in jewelry-making has brought about nothing short of a revolution. No fashionable trinket is complete these days without some beads stitched on. To satisfy the growing demand, beads come in a range of colors, sizes, shapes, and motifs.
If you are thinking of making your own beaded jewelry and are wondering where to start, here is a guide to some of today’s most popular types of beads:
-
- Seed beads: Tiny beads capable of producing a detailed and fine design.
- Metal beads: Sterling silver, gold, platinum or bronze-plated beads are best for lending a metallic shimmer to bead jewelry. Brass and nickel beads can also add brilliance to any jewelry item. If you want to try something wild, experiment with pewter bead ornaments which mainly display animal, skull and flower motifs.
- Cut beads: They are bigger sized beads, which can only be sewed on using a sinew.
- Crow or pony: Similar to seed beads, but larger in size.
- Charlotte: Opaque, round, true-cut beads with fewer facets. They are extremely rare in the market.
- Bugle beads: Small tubular beads, used for a variety of decorations.
- Plastic beads: Inexpensive alternatives to glass beads.
- Glass and crystal beads: Crystal beads lend more dazzle and sparkle to your jewelry than any other beads, and crystal beads are highly cherished. The major name in this segment, boasting the finest cut and purity, is Swarovski crystal beads. A Swarovski crystal can be a good facelift for any traditional jewelry. But if you don’t mind compromising on quality you can go for glass crystals, which are less expensive. Both glass crystal beads come in a spectrum of colors like turquoise, pink, cobalt, black, green etc.
- Bone beads: Meant for fashion lovers with ethnic and tribal tastes. These beads are made from bones of mammals and birds etc to reflect a tribal affinity.
- Clay beads: Though called clay beads, they are not solely made from clay. Clay beads originate from a combination of PVC (polyvinyl chloride), a color pigment and a product that gives it a plastic-like texture. Bead jewelry made of clay beads reflects a special earth tone, which is best suited for summer or fall designs. Moreover, clay beads are usually not in the hefty prices category and are affordable to the general crowd.
Given such variety, are you surprised that beads have become the most innovative forms of expression for a whole bunch of creative souls?
glass bead making
|
|
Mrs. Anderson’s Baking Ceramic Pie Weights $3.68 This packet of reusable pie weights contains plenty of pea-size ceramic beads to cover the bottom of an unfilled piecrust, preventing the shrinking that can occur while baking. To use, press the crust into the pan, prick with a fork, line with aluminum foil or wax paper, and fill with pie weights. Bake according to crust recipe, cool, and then remove the liner and pour the weights into a colander … |
|
|
Riedel Bottle Cleaner Beads 1.75-Inch, Black Container with Lid $9.95 ThisDecanter/Bottle Cleaner from Riedel makes cleaning decanters and thermos flasks easier than ever. The secret is the stainless steel pellets that work to remove all dirt, residue, sediment and stains. Simply fill the vessel half way up with water, add the pellets, and swish it around for about two minutes. When you’re done, simply strain, rinse and dry the pellets and they are good to use again… |
|
|
Antique Silver Beaded Small Cake Stand $29.99 You’ll want to keep this gorgeous cake stand on display long after the cake has been eaten. Its antique silver finish and faux crystal beads and dangles make every day a special occasion. Made of all food safe materials…. |
|
|
Glass Bead Game $13.41 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed…. |
|
|
Glass Bead Games $19.98 … |
|
|
The Glass Bead Game $8.99 … |
|
|
Glass Bead Making Video … |
|
|
Killer Beads Presents Gerry Colman in The Basics of Making Marbles $24.99 The basics of making marbles by Gerry Colman. This VHS tape will get you started in marble making. Gerry does an excellent job of showing the basics. This 90 minute video shows how to do four different styles of marbles. “Your imagination will be your only limitation.” We recommend this video to get started in marble making…. |
|
|
FLY TYING: Glass Bead Flies for Trout [VHS] … |
|
|
Autumn in New York $6.96 Autumn in New York is a by-the-numbers love story, right down to its opening shot of, yes, autumn in New York. Richard Gere stars as restaurateur/lady’s man Will, while Winona Ryder plays the airy-fairy, oh-too-delicate-for-this-world Charlotte. Will is 48, Charlotte is 22, and it just keeps getting creepier: Will actually used to hang out with Charlotte’s mom. She plays artily with beads and spar… |
|
|
La Preciosa Glass Pink and White Bead Charm Bracelet $14.99 This stunning bracelet by La Preciosa shines with white and pink glass beads. This jewelry piece features a snake chain and a lobster claw clasp. |
|
|
La Preciosa Silverplated Pink Glass Bead Mom Charm Bracelet $21.69 This stunning bracelet by La Preciosa shines with pink glass beads. This jewelry piece features a snake chain and a lobster claw clasp. |
|
|
Silverplated Multicolored Bead Bracelet (Kenya) $21.95 Look stylish and chic with this beautiful glass bead bracelet. The beads of this stylish bracelet are paired with eye-catching silverplated brass wire and are handcrafted by artisans in Kenya. |
|
|
La Preciosa Silverplated Pink and White Glass Bead Charm Bracelet $17.99 This stunning bracelet by La Preciosa shines with white and pink glass beads. This jewelry piece features a snake chain and a lobster claw clasp. |
|
|
Glass Beaded Stretchy Belt (Indonesia) $25.49 Add this fun handmade belt to any outfit to add a splash a color with its bright glass beads. The loose fit of this belt and its adjustability adds to its amazing functionality. |
Tags: beading, beads, crafts, glass beads, glass beads for hemp, glass beads for sale, glass beads for vases, glass beads wholesale, jewelry, supplies
This entry was posted on Thursday, November 18th, 2010 at 1:58 pm and is filed under Uncategorized. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.