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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 Moulded 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 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 the seeds of the Bead tree. A pair of beads made from Nassarius shells that are approximately 100,000 years old are thought to be the first known examples of jewellery.
Beadwork is the craft of making things with beads. Beads can be woven together with specialized thread, or adhered to a surface (e.g. fabric, clay).
Types of decorative beads include:
- Chevron beads
- Cloisonné beads
- Dichroic beads
- Ethnic beads
- Faux natural beads
- Fire-polished beads
- Furnace glass beads
- Fused glass beads
- Lampwork beads
- Lead crystal beads
- Millefiori beads
- Pressed glass beads
- Seed beads
- Trade beads or Slave beads
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urarappi (hiromi katou ) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:21:24 -0000
@marica_beads muhiちゃんのお土産(夏のお忘れ物)、預かってるので、明日お渡ししますー。
Pandora spacer beads - Silver Spacer, 79204 Good price, good quality, well packed, fast and efficient service.... http://tinyurl.com/yepp49k
john_greed (John Greed Design) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:20:01 -0000
Pandora spacer beads - Silver Spacer, 79204 Good price, good quality, well packed, fast and efficient service.... http://tinyurl.com/yepp49k
@LilCutty owwwwwww! aqainnn, shitttt keep tlkinqq likee tht n we qonna have our own lol mardigras , u juss brinqq tha beads n ya fine self
loveemardigras (bee'MARDiGRASâ¡) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:12:21 -0000
@LilCutty owwwwwww! aqainnn, shitttt keep tlkinqq likee tht n we qonna have our own lol mardigras , u juss brinqq tha beads n ya fine self
it wasn't the braids on jaime foxx as much as it was the beads...he took that Zulu nation look too far in that movie
medicinegirl (Carolyn Rodriguez) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:03:10 -0000
it wasn't the braids on jaime foxx as much as it was the beads...he took that Zulu nation look too far in that movie
With Feng Shui, semi-precious stones can be more than just fashion accessories. http://tinyurl.com/power-beads
idiva (iDiva) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:57:03 -0000
With Feng Shui, semi-precious stones can be more than just fashion accessories. http://tinyurl.com/power-beads
@SportsNation not gonna lie it was a nail-biter,but I squeaked by and beat beads in staring contest.I want to see her and Colin on tv do it!
BigTonyRus (Anthony Russo) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:52:01 -0000
@SportsNation not gonna lie it was a nail-biter,but I squeaked by and beat beads in staring contest.I want to see her and Colin on tv do it!
AnnieBee's Bead Place - Beader's personal page with photos of amulet bags, jewelry, cabachons and beaded bottles.
Aunt Molly's Bead Street - Patterns, links, gallery.
beAd Infinitum - Features beaded bead work by Florence Turnour and Gwen Fisher. Includes gallery, information about workshops, kits and instructions.
Meta Description: [ bead infinitum, beaded bead, beaded beads, beaded bead kit, beaded bead kits, beadweaving ]
Bead Jewelry Projects - Project ideas and instructions for hand knotted and chain bead necklaces. Ideas for stretchy elastic bracelets, too.
Meta Description: [ Make your own beaded jewelry with How To's and Many FREE Projects for hand knotted and bead chain necklaces, Stretch Magic bracelets and Rosary Beads ]
Beaded Bezel Cabochon - A beginner-to-intermediate seed bead project written by Ann Brodrick.
Beaded Flowers - Information on how to make beaded flowers. Pictures, techniques, examples, patterns and many links.
Beadmeister's Home - Gallery of glass bead art, original designs by artist Mel Jonassen.
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Beads of Glass - Sylvia Sur's site includes tips and tricks, photos of finished pieces, and links.
Beadwork at About.com - Features free beading patterns, product reviews, tutorials, resource links and beadwork articles.
Meta Description: [ A great bead site with beading, bead patterns, bead links, beading tutorials wholesale beads, beaded jewelry, beadwork articles and glass bead suppliers are covered along with links to great beading sites and bead classes, beaded jewelry, free beading patterns, beadmakers, beading books, and ever... ]
Bonnie Beads - Includes artist bio, a free pattern, techniques and projects.
CheckerBeads - Free Beadwork patterns and projects.
Cisco's Beady Home - Features a gallery of finished pieces, free patterns and links.
Meta Description: [ Beadwork Jewelry and Hair Wraps by Cisco ]
CopperLeaf Designs - Displaying wearable art in fiber, glass, metal and beadwork; all designs are originals. Also tutorials for wire closures, bead and wire chain.
Meta Description: [ CopperLead Designs offers wearable and functional art in either beadwork, fiber, metal wire work,glass and wood; all our designs are one of a kind originals. ]
Jewelry by Hillary - Intricate beaded jewelry by Hillary A. Ernzer, an artisan in Germany. Designs are enhanced with freshwater pearls and crystals.
Meta Description: [ Exquisite beaded jewelry handcrafted in Germany. Treat yourself or someone you love to something unique! Original designs by Hillary. ]
NewKingdom Beadwork - Features photos of beadwork exhibited at Embellishment 99, information and ancient Egyptian-themed beadwork made by Pat Savu, also includes jewelry and tutorials.
Nicelady Jewelry - Bead, gemstone and wire jewelry and information on jewelry making.
Nicole Campanella Beadwright - Beautiful hand crafted beaded jewelry and art. Free beading designs by Nicole.
Rings and Things - Informational page listing various facts about bead colors, bead sizes, seed beads and birthstones.
Silentwinds - Native American inspired beadwork with links to my other site that shows ceremonial pipestone pipes.
Meta Description: [ beadwork loomwork lazy stitch seed beads pipestone pipes ]
Suzanne Cooper's Bead and Stained Glass - Features technique instruction pages, free patterns, kits, bulletin board and several photo galleries.
Meta Description: [ Suzanne Cooper Beads & Stained Glass web site features bead patterns, beadwork pattern books, stained glass designs, free bead pattern, free glass pattern, bead tutorials ]
White Buffalo - Gallery of beaded and silverwork jewelry.
Meta Description: [ Handmade, unique, one-of-a kind jewelry for all occasions from casual to elegant. ]
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