Kinds of Beads

Variety in jewelry is the result of many factors foremost of which is the availability of different kinds of materials. Jewelry beads alone come in many different kinds. Let us try to learn and understand them. Most are made of glass using different methods. Others are made of metal and even paper.

Below are examples of beads and their description:

• Delicas are Japanese seed beads made of precisely cut glass.
• Bugle beads are thin and tubular.
• Cheverons have multiple colors of different colored glass. They are used to form a star burst.
• Opaque beads have solid color as opposed to transparent beads that are clear and can also be colored.
• Lampwork beads are made from molten glass.

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