Jewelry Bead Directory from A1 Jewelry Making Supplies
A bead
is a small,
decorative object that is pierced for threading or
stringing. As an alternative to piercing, plastic
beads may be Molded Onto a Thread during
manufacturing; these MOT beads are often used
for the throw necklaces worn at Mardi Gras. Beads
range in size from under a millimeter to over a
centimeter or sometimes several centimeters in
diameter. Glass, plastic, and stone are probably the
most common materials, but beads are also made from
bone, horn, ivory, metal, shell, pearl, coral,
gemstones, polymer clay, metal clay, resin,
synthetic minerals, wood, ceramic, fiber, paper, and
seeds.
Alphabet Beads
Check
out our selection of sterling silver alphabet
beads and lead-free pewter letter beads at!
We have a variety of sizes and fun shapes to
choose from. Perfect for mother's bracelets,
name bracelets or any type of bead jewelry. If
you're in the market for alphabet beads,
Art Beads. is your one-stop bead
shop!
IMPORTANT:
Because our alphabet beads are oxidized and not
artificially dyed, do NOT dip your alphabet
beads
in tarnish remover. Doing so could
turn the beads completely silver
The Images below are samples of some great Beads. Check out the full line at
Art Beads
Glass
Beads
Glass beads are a fascinating, beautiful creation. They have functioned as currency, gifts, works of art, and symbols of high status. Glass beads are recorded as being created, traded, and worn by the earliest civilized societies, from Egyptians to Romans, Vikings to Indians. There are nearly as many types of glass beads as there are colors in the spectrum.
Art Beads. carries a variety of popular glass beads, including glass beads by Paula Radke and Fire Designs. Other styles include Czech fire polish beads, Czech druk beads, cat's eye beads, and lampwork beads. Whether creating a necklace for yourself or embellishing a lamp shade, find the glass beads you need at
Art Beads..
 Czech Fire-Polished Glass Beads |
 Lampwork Glass Beads |
-Bea.jpg) Cat's Eye (Fiber-Optic) Beads
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 Fire Designs Handblown Glass Beads |
 Pressed Czech Glass |
 Peacock Beads |
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