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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

Sterling Silver Alphabets

Letter/Number Charms

Alphabet Pendants

 

Silver-Plated Pewter Alphabet Beads

Gold-Plated Pewter Alphabet 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

Cat's Eye (Fiber-Optic) Beads
 

Fire Designs Handblown Glass Beads

Pressed Czech Glass

Peacock Beads

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Art & Shirley Atkinson
340 Crest St. #54
Sublimity, OR. 97385


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