Beads

There are many types of beads available, and choosing the right beads for a project is essential. So, I cannot emphasise enough the importance of finding a good supplier who will be able to advise you on the best beads to use.
Most beads are sold either by weight (grams) or in hanks. It is impossible to mention every bead available, so I focus on the most common ones.

Seed beads

These are the most popular type of bead and there are two types.

*Japanese beads are cylindrical in shape and range in size from 6 (the largest) to 22 (the smallest). They are though: to be more uniform in size and have larger holes than the equivalent size of Czech bead. They are ideal for all types of beadwork.

*Czech beads range in size from 7 to 20.They are usually more doughnut-shaped than
Japanese ones, and are best used for off-loom beading and bead embroidery

Delica beads(antique beads)

These superior beads are perfectly cylindrical in shape and have thin walls and large holes. They are ideal for bead weaving where a very flat,smooth finish is required. There are only two sizes size 11 and the larger size 8. They are more expensive than seed beads, but well worth using for that special project.

Bugle beads

These are long cylindrical beads available in a variety of colours, finishes and twists. They are sized in millimetres, the most common sizes being 2, 3, and 5mm. Take care when using them as they can have quite shape edges which could cut through thread. They are mainly used for edgings and fringes.

Shaped beads            

Apart from the usual cylindrical shape, there are also other shapes of beads-triangles, squares and hexagonal (six sided) – which can give an unusual and different texture.

Faceted beads

Crystals are a good example of faceted beads. They are useful as accent or feature beads, and I use them quite frequently. They are sized in millimetres from 3 to 10mm.

Round beads

These can be made from plastic, wood, glass and semiprecious stones. They are sized in
millimetres from 2 to 10mm or even larger.

Today,skull beads,just like the clay beads are on top of popularity. More and more people want to have a skull beaded bracelet or a necklaces. I think it because of the rock style,mostly gothic style. But skull beads have other functions too.

The Plastic Skull Beads are perfect for making creepy necklaces, key chains, bracelets and more.Leather cording sold separately. Something simply scary for all your party guests. No guest should leave your Halloween party without a way to remember the fun they had. Let them create their own party favor Part of Holidays with the help of skull beads.

Source: http://myskullbeads.com - all about skull beads.

Troll beads are one of the most popular and most unique types of beads. But what are troll beads?  Troll beads are beads that have history, they can tell you their own story.

Troll beads have been around for 30 years, but they are still very popular becouse of their design. Collecting these beads is a real entertening hobby for bead jewelry lovers. There is a large variety of troll beads. Everyone can create unique troll bead bracelet or troll bead necklace with the help of troll beads. The only limit that you’ll have is your own mind and imagination.

Another reason, why troll beads are so popular today is that they can show your personal sence of style . Troll beads can be made of different materials : silver, gold, glass.

You already know that there are a lot of different types of beads. One of the most important difference is the beads size.

 Beads can be very small or rather big.  If you are interested in making beads or making beaded jewelry, you should know which size will be the best choice for you jewelry. Here is a table for sizes of beads. Take a look at it.

If you didn’t understand anything from this table, you can take a look at the picture:

Dichroic Beads: Are high end art beads that come in a numerous variety of colours and shapes. The beads are produced when multiple layers of metal oxides are applied to the surface of regular glass and then formed into beads. The colour you see in the bead depends on what metal oxides were used and how much was used. These beads are most impressive because due to the metal oxides, the colour seems to change depending on the angle it is viewed at.

Fusible Beads: Are small, plastic and colourful beads that are placed on a special reusable pegboard to form a picture. They are then melted together using an iron. The beads come in a variety of colours while the pegboards come in a variety of shapes. They are very popular with children.

 Lampwork Beads: Are handmade through a process of layering and adding different colours of glass to create a three dimensional bead. Since they are handmade, each bead is unique in colour, shape and size. Beads that have pictures on them are also called lampwork beads, even if they weren’t handmade.

If you are looking forwart to making your own beaded jewelry and are wondering how to  start, here is a small guide in the world of beads:

* Seed beads:Theese are small beads which are capable of producing a detailed design.

* Metal beads:  Gold, silver,  platinum or bronze-plated beads are best chose for lending a metallic shimmer to your bead jewelry. If you use them in your beaded bracelet, you will see that the result will be amazing.

* Cut beads: Theese are a bit bigger sized beads, which can  be used for sewed on using a sinew.

* Pony: Theese are just like the seed beads, but a bit bigger in size. Procudtion made with crow beads will be very detailed, but of course very beautiful.

* Charlotte:These beads are quiet rare.They are  round, true-cut beads with fewer facets.
* Bugle beads: Small tubular beads which are used for decoration.
* Plastic beads: Cheap alternative to glass beads.
* Glass and crystal beads: These are one of the most popular type of beads. The major name in this segment, boasting the finest cut and purity, is Swarovski crystal beads.
* Clay beads: Though they are  called clay beads, they are not  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.

Theese are just a part of all types of beads. Because of their popularity, beads are becoming more and more different. So, if you’ll make the right choice, you will get the unique beaded jewelry. If you are interested in beading, you may also read article about making handmade beaded jewelry.
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If the tubes are cutted with some angle. Thats why they become too sharp. My advise will be to interleave such sharp beads with ordinary rounded beads.

One of the most good quality if bugle beads isBright shine in reflected light. Thats why nowadays more and more people decorate their clothes with bugle beads.

Lac beads are one of the rarest and most unique beads in the world. They are made from a natural and eco-friendly substance called lac. Lac is a resinous substance which is secreted by tiny lac insects (say beetle) which belong to bug family. The widely known lac insect in India is known as “kerria lac kerr”. Lac is safe to use as it is non-toxic and bio-degradable product.

Lac beads can be found in many colors and designs. They have a shiny luster which gives them an exotic look. Generally, lac beads are handmade and require an expert craftsmanship to give them an exclusive shape. These handmade beads are very famous and people prefer wearing lac worked jewelries than other jewelry as the products made up of lac are anti-allergic to skin as compared to other metal jewelry.

Lac beads can be found in varying shapes such as round beads, square beads, heart shaped beads, bell beads, and egg shaped beads and many other unusual shapes. Beaded lac beads with works of mirrors, cut-stones, metal rings, tiny small beads and other accessories give these lac beads a royal look. Many jewelries such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants can be made using lac beads. Apart from making jewelry, these lac beads can also be used to decorate homes. For example, during Christmas these beads can be used to decorate Christmas trees. Lac beads are very unique and different from other types of beads. For people who are in search of wholesale beads, lac beads can turn out to be a great choice.

Articles made up of lac beads give a graceful and tempting touch to the decor. Lac is delicately used to make beautiful lac beads which truly combine colors with superlative designs.

Natural opaque colours – the natural colour opaque beads – it’s made of opaque glass of various colourings , without a brilliant covering. They are used under the term “ceramics”.Successfully”porcelain” approaches for any embroidery and weaving of any products, especially in ornamental in a combination to beads.

Natural transparent colours ­ – transparent beads with natural colours – beads,made of colour glass without an additional covering. It is recommended for manufacturing of colours, and just as a basis at weaving with imposing. Use in an embroidery is limited by that the used thread and an outline can appear through

Metallic colours – a metallic colour – opaque beads painted «under metal»  bright tones. It is applied to an embroidery of pictures and manufacturing of souvenirs.