Showing posts with label glass beads jewelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label glass beads jewelry. Show all posts
Monday, August 9, 2010



Nature has a way of recycling non-biodegradable things. Take glass for instance. Glass bottles that are thrown into the sea, both by accident or on purpose, are eroded and smoothed over time due to the friction caused by crashing waves and sand. They turn into interesting shapes, colors and sizes which are then picked up by beach goers and are usually kept as mementos or as glass beads for jewelry making.

For those of you who love to collect glass beads or would like to start a collection now, here are some ideas and on what you do with the pieces. Remember, not all pieces of glass beads you see along the shore are suitable for making glass jewelry. You have to choose based on size, color and shape to ensure that your glass jewelry is not haphazardly done.

If you happen to pick up glass beads that are of very similar shape and size, you use these pieces in making a pair of beautiful earrings. It’s pretty rare to get glass beads along the shore that look similar. Usually, one needs to buy the commercialized version of these beads to make sure that the earrings he or she makes are perfect.

Aside from earrings, you can turn these pieces of eroded glass into bracelets, pendants, necklaces, and anklets. Let your imagination run wild and don’t be scared to experiment.

Because beach glass is considered natural, they don’t come with holes in them where strings usually pass through for jewelry making. What you can do is to be a little bit more creative with the use of your wire. Using any kind of wire you want, wrap it around the beach glass in many different ways to come up with many different designs.

But basically, what you do is circle the wire to your beach glass several times to secure the loop. Place this loop wherever the top of the pendant should be. Use a hot glue to further secure the ends of the wire to keep your glass bead snug and won’t prick you when wearing the necklace.

From here, there are many other possibilities you can do for your beach glass beads. For bracelets, you can wire the glass beads in a similar fashion but put a loop on both ends so you can slide the glass beads into a chain. A simple lobster chain can then secure the whole bracelet. You can now make an array of beautiful glass jewelry using this simple wiring technique.


Monday, July 26, 2010
Women are unique beings in this world. No two women are the same in any aspect including physical appearance and preference. Even twins have a slight difference in their personalities and physical look. Therefore, every woman also deserves something exceptional and elegant as she is. What more can you give to a woman than a bead jewelry worth her uniqueness and grace.

Beads are like women. They come in the same general look and purpose but every detail is not exactly alike. Not a single bead is exactly the same as the other hence, the more elegant and valuable they are. For such a unique person is also a unique gift to give. Give a girlfriend, mother, wife, sister, friend or even some girl special like a bead jewelry to make her feel special. It can either have a single bead pendant or a fully covered beaded bracelet.

Glass beads jewelries are one of the most popular gifts to give a woman. These are crystals of many beautiful colors worthy of anyone’s praise. It is one-of-a-kind and has a priceless beauty. If you give a special woman in your life glass bead jewelry, she will feel like the most special person in the world to deserve such lovely gift.

There are many types of glass bead jewelry and many kinds of glass beads to use. If you are a bead maker yourself, try producing matchless designs only for a special woman. If not, there are many glass beads jewelry available in jewelry stores to choose from. You can even ask a bead maker friend to create a beautiful glass bead jewelry just for that special woman.

Make any woman be reminded of how special they are in this world through glass bead jewelry.
Friday, July 23, 2010


We have expressed time and again that when it comes to jewelry, you have endless options to choose from. There are gemstones, semi-precious stones, metal and more. Depending on the style and design you create, they can either look stunning and plain for you. But there’s one material that never goes out of style, will always look stunning and vibrant, without causing you an arm and a leg --- glass beads.

Glass jewelry offer certain shimmer and spark that further bring out its beauty and elegance. When worn to match an attire, they have the ability to make the wearer look stunning and more gorgeous than when not wearing one.


Here are some more reasons why it’s an advantage to have glass jewelry:

Though it is great to use real gemstones in jewelry making, with glass jewelry, you are nit limited by nature. You can go as eccentric and wild as your imagination wills it. With glass, you make make it look like anything you want. Glass jewelry is a lot more versatile and flexible which is why glass jewelry never go out of style.

Because glass can imitate real gemstones, they tend to become the more affordable alternative when one wants to seem like wearing expensive precious stones like diamonds, but is actually just wearing glass jewelry.

Glass jewelry is very versatile. They can be turned to bracelets, anklets, necklaces, earrings and other accessories for your getup. As such, they can reflect any personality you may have. Glass jewelry can be wild, classic, whimsical, exciting.. Whatever you need it to look, it can do that for you.

So, if you need a piece of jewelry that’s stunning and gorgeous, but don’t want to break the bank acquiring one, glass jewelry is what you need. They never go out of style and can bring out your unique personality and flair in fashion.

Friday, July 9, 2010
Glass beads are great materials when creating some jewelry. Many necklaces, bracelets and earrings are made with elegant glass beads of many colors. The great thing about glass beads is its versatility to be formed in many shapes and sizes. You can make glass beads with many different colors like blue, green, pink and even a clear glass. You can even form these beads according to your desired shapes and designs like oval, triangles and even intricate shapes like flowers, stars and animal shapes.

The look of every glass bead seems too complicated to do. However, with the appropriate tools and the right knowledge, you will be able to create your own glass beads. In making these elegant beads, you need to have some wires, threads, needles, mandrels, torch, cutters, pliers, vermiculite, kiln wash, some shaping tools and of course different color for your glass beads.

There are many ways to create glass beads considering the many advance technology these days. But, the simplest and most popular technique in creating glass beads is lampworking. This is a very easy process and even you can do it. All you need to do is use a gas-fueled torch to melt glass rods. Then, wrap these hot glasses in a heated mandrel, which forms the base of the bead. Kiln process comes next after the bead is done. To make sure that the beads will not crack, annealing it will do the work.

There is no definite length of time in the lamp work method. It depends on how you do it right and the kind of glass beads you are working on. Once your beads are clean and smooth, they are ready to be made into gorgeous jewelries.

There are many different types of glass beads and each are created in different ways to give them their own distinction and unique beauty. All these offer you wider selection for your glass beads jewelries and can enhance every design you make out of these different glass beads.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
If this is the first time you’re delving into the art of making bead jewelry, how exciting it must be then for you! I remember the first time I learned to make my own creations and it felt so wonderful. After all these years, I still find beading very relaxing and fulfilling. I’m sure you will too.

The usual concern most beaders have when it comes to making bead jewelry is what kind of beads to use. While there are a variety of beads to choose from, it is important to know what your goals is. What is it that you plan to achieve with the bead jewelry you’re making? Would you want to create an elegant necklace to match a cocktail dress? Are you into casual bracelets good for everyday wear? Would you like to make some pairs of earrings that will highlight your face? Knowing what your end goal is will help you choose which beads to buy for your project.

In terms of getting the best of both worlds, glass beads are usually favored by beaders when making both formal and casual designs. Because of the way they spark, glass beads are beautiful enough to pass as real gemstones and are therefore nice to wear when wearing dresses and other more formal attires. Moreover, glass beads are affordable enough to be worn every day to match any of your casual getups. With the many colors and kinds glass beads have, you can create as many simple and casual designs as you like to match every daily outfit you have.
The following are the kinds of glass beads perfect for both formal and casual wear. Try them and see what kinds of designs you can come up with:


Fiberoptic Cats Eye Beads
This type has fantastic shapes and striking sheen and luster. Depending on how light passes through each of the fiberoptic cats eye beads, a beautiful shimmer is made when the shade changes from dark to light and back. This type of beads is not just perfect for bead jewelry but can also be used for other artsy projects like scrapbooking.


Furnace Glass Beads
This kind of beads is pretty special because it is hand-made by glass artists. It is also called cane glass because its usual patterns are same with candy canes. Furnace glass beads have exciting shapes, colors and sizes. You will definitely have fun using them for your bead jewelry project.


Mixed Glass Beads
For The Love of Beads has a variety of glass beads. From Indian Fancy beads, to Chinese Opaque beads, to the popular Czech Glass beads. They also have light-flickering foil lined beads plus two-tone "AB" beads, matte flower beads as well as painted pieces. They will surely make all your bead jewelry creations look like they’re done by professionals. With the use of mixed glass beads, you can even start a small business and sell your wonderful creations.

With these varieties to choose from, you will continuously be inspired to make as many designs as you can think of. Thanks to the popularity of glass beads, you will never run out of options to use. Enjoy your bead jewelry project and keep on beading!

Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Glass beads are unique beads that have captured the fervor and loyalty of many bead makers. Their shimmer effect combined with their sleek surface creates an extraordinary beauty beyond compare. Hence, most of the beaded jewelries produced by crafters are made of glass beads or with a mix of these fine beads.

Starting on a new project with glass beads, it is sometimes an uncertainty as to what colors to use for the project. Expert beaders may find these easy due to much experience with glass beads. However, for the newbie in bead making, glass bead colors adds beauty and option for your project and not a pressure for you to choose the perfect color. To work in a breeze with these glass bead colors, you must keep in mind a few tips.

Glass bead color comes in variety of tint such as the pink, blue, red, green and black. Further, these colors have different color intensity. Although this can seem confusing, remember to enjoy your work always.
Try playing with different color patterns and color combination. You can arrange the blue colored glass beads according to its intensity and make it a pattern for your necklace. Alternatively, you can have five different dark colors and create a pattern out of this.In addition, when choosing the appropriate colors for your glass bead supply, visualize first what you want for a design in your project. By imagining the overall look of your finished project, you can clearly see the different colors associating your design. Then, you can simply choose the color of your glass beads.

But, you must also bear in mind that your design is what limits your choice. Although this can be a great pattern in choosing your glass bead colors, it is just simply to lead you to an organized project making. You can always do a few changes in your design when you see another great glass bead color you desire.

The only thing you must always consider when doing your glass bead jewelry of any other beaded jewelry is have fun. Bead making is not a stressful activity nor is it strict and always by the rules. It is fun, spontaneous activity that lets you run your creative minds and create a boundless masterpiece of genuine art. You may feel a little lost or doing it wrong, but you can always go back and do it again, no added pressure.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Glass beads are gorgeous, versatile and can be used for a variety of craft projects. One of the best glass beads for jewelry making tend to use patterns that are unique, easy to create, and beautiful to wear. Getting involved with a project like beading jewelry can open up one’s creativity, to accessorize an apparel and for the home as well, like creating curtains and other fashionable clothes embellishments.

Beading Jewelry

Creating beautiful pieces of necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other accessories is usually the most common use for glass beads. They are inexpensive and with a little bit of practice, very easy to do.


Beaded Curtains or Lamp Hangings

Like what was mentioned, glass beads can be used for embellishing and creating other beautiful things. Two of the things you can do with glass beads are beaded curtains and lamp hangings. Any ordinary piece of fabric can look more vibrant and exciting by adding these colorful glass beads. A once boring-looking curtain will now become a work of art and can become a subject of conversation when you have guests at home. Like making beaded jewelry, beading your curtains and lamp hangings are also fairly easy to do.


Beading Fashion

If your needing a new look or new sets of clothes but you don’t want to break the bank by buying new ones, you can embellish your blouses, dresses, skirts and pants with glass beads instead! You will instantly look fabulous and the clothes you’re wearing will automatically look brand new. Even top fashion designers are doing this so why can’t you? You can always look for exciting patterns online and with a little sewing knowledge; you’re off to a brand new you. There is nothing more beautiful than being uniquely you. And glass beads can definitely help you in that department.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Do you own a piece of Roman glass jewelry? Do you know how to take care of it or are you just letting it sit there on your jewelry box? For those who are interested to find out how to better care for your Roman glass jewelry, you’ve come to the right spot.

What is Roman Glass?

This is characterized by the luminous colors which you can see within the glass with your naked eye. Most common colors are purples, aqua, blues, and pinks. It was first created in the first centuries during the Roman Empire, when glass-making techniques were revolutionized by the introduction of glass blowing. The glass created before had bluish-aqua tint to it and was used mainly for bowls and vessels in all shapes and sizes.

Caring for Roman Glass Jewelry

If you happen to own a piece, like in a form of cufflinks, or a historic-glass-on-a-chain, or a pair of stunning earrings, here are a few crucial guidelines to caring for your Jewelry:

  • Do not get it wet with water. Always remove any jewelry before you take a shower.
  • No swimming with jewelry on
  • Don’t let it come in contact with any kind of hair and body spray as well as perfume.
  • Don’t lket it come in contact with lotion and cream.
  • Don’t touch it as much as possible.

If you're wondering what’s all this fuss about, the simple answer would be: to keep your Roman glass jewelry shining and glistening for the next 2000 years.

Like we said before, the glass – which is made up of organic matter - continues to react with its environment. Just as other elements affect the glass in the past, they may still continue to do so in the present. When cleaning your jewelry, just polish the gold and silver parts with a clean cloth and avoid the glass. The best thing to do is to give the jewel to a specialized jeweler and have him clean it for you.

To sum it all up, the best way to take care of your Roman glass jewelry is to always handle it with care, because believe it or not, you're handling a piece of ancient history.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Your watch may be one of the most important accessories you may have now. It is very useful in telling time even when you are out on the streets and can even be a cool frill in your wrist. But, you can boost your watch façade by changing your watchbands with some string glass beads. It will not only make your wrist trendy looking with different colors but also sparkle with glass beads.

Watches often come with simple and classic bands. Some even are limited to plain colors of white, black, green, blue and red. But, these days, a fashionable look is a lot famous compared to plain ones and a wider selection of different colors are usually sought after by many people than ones with limited choices.

In stores lately, one may notice some watch band designs having a mix of more than three colors. Few of these watch bands are made of rubber and others are even made of other materials aside from pure gold, silver and leather. There are already many different designs and materials used in making watch bands.

Like many accessories, a watch can also be flexible in terms of its function. You can transform your watch into a bracelet you can use as a frill in your wrist and with any outfit you wear by making your watchband into a glass beaded watchband.

To have this kind of jewelry, you can either buy a customized watch or create your own watchband. In order to make your own watchband, you need to have some glass beads of different and your desired colors, a watch face, some jewelry wires, other desired materials for your watchband and your bead making supplies. You may have the option to have bigger glass beads or smaller glass beads, as well as the choice whether you will mix them with other kinds of beads or purely made of glass beads.

Before starting on your glass beaded watchbands, think first of a cool design and finalize it. Make sure that you have all the materials to make your work continuous. After you have all the materials and the design, you can start on your beaded watchband. It is similar to making your beaded bracelets or jewelries. Just make some glass bead strings and attach your finished glass beads strings to your watch face. If the strings are now attached to the watch face, make sure to have a clasp to be able to open or close your watchband when wanting to use it.

Creating your own accessories in many different designs and methods is very fun and fulfilling especially if done by yourself. You can simply have it the way you want it to be, save cost from buying a ready made one and be proud of how creative you can be.
Are you starting a glass beads jewelry making project but you’re not too decided which of the colors to choose? It can be quite overwhelming because of the many choices you have. The colors are so varied you will sometimes feel like just getting them all. But take note that even with just a few of the basic beading colors, you can already make magnificent pieces.

Begin with the end in mind.

For beginners, it's easy to get lost in the details of beading. You have to know how to take a step back when picking up the colors for your jewelry project. Consider the emotions that you would like to convey, and the clothes you want to match them up with. If you are looking to make an elegant and classy impression, choose the rich, dark, and warm colors of glass beads for additional impact. If you’d like to convey a more playful spirit, consider more bright colors to let your personality shine through.

Let bead patterns become your guide.

Patterns are there to help you in your jewelry bead making project. But be flexible enough to follow your instinct should the pattern prove to be boring for you. Patterns are just there to help you out and show you the way. They are not exactly rules that you have to strictly follow.

You can always turn back the clock on color.

One of the best things when it comes to making your own glass beads jewelry is that you can never go wrong. Whatever colors and shapes and designs you make, they will always come out creative and beautiful. You can always correct a style when you’re not feeling happy with it, until you achieve that piece of design you feel happy with. Always trust your judgment and enjoy the process.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
On another blog post, I have shared with you general details about making jewelry using glass beads.On this particular post, I shall go into a bit more detail.

Allow me to say first that making jewelry using glass beads brings out the creativity in anyone interested in this hobby or craft. Beads in general are celebrated in art communities worldwide and some pieces are highly treasured by collectors. So before you start your amazing artful journey into the world of jewelry glass beading, you have to first learn the essential beading supplies you will need:

Glass

Sodium lime is usually the choice of bead makers. It melts a lot quicker than any other type of raw material, does not need the extreme kind of heat that hard glass needs, and it has a bigger color palette. When choosing which kind of glass to buy, always use one kind. You cannot combine the two (hard and soft) because these two raw materials are not compatible with each other. They will just crack when mixed together.

Torch

I suggest that you get the Hot Head Torch. Although there are other kinds out there, this particular type is an excellent choice for any soft glass bead maker. It only costs less than $50, it burns at a temperature perfect for melting the soft glass, and can do without oxygen unlike other bench burners.

Bead Release and Mandrels

In making glass beads, a thin, steel pipe called mandrel is used in the middle where the glass is wound around it. This helps form the shape of the beads, allowing it to have the necessary hole in the middle, while bead release is the one that covers a part of the pipe so you can easily take out the beads when done.

MAPP Gas of Propylene

Use this gas to make your Hot Head Torch work. It is placed in a small bottle that you can screw to your torch. You can usually find this kind of gas at a supplier of lampwork glass beads, hardware store or welding shop.

Annealer or Vermiculite

The glass is heated for a certain period of time. Afterward, it has to go back to room temperature to avoid cracking later on. Using an annealer or kiln can best accomplish this task since it can hold extreme temperatures and control the anneal cycle, making the final product come out intact. If an annealer is too expensive for you, you can use vermiculite in the mean time. With vermiculite, you can put your work inside then just retrieve it after about 8 hours.

Didymium Glasses

These is the pair of glasses you wear to protect your eyes from the sodium glare brought about by heated glass.

Ventilation System

Make sure you work in an area that is properly ventilated to remove fumes which are harmful to your health.

Monday, June 21, 2010
Glass beads have always been used when making jewelry pieces for so many centuries. These pieces include necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings. Even today, glass beads are typically used for making jewelry as well as decorative ornaments. They are made of various materials, both contemporary and indigenous, like metal, plastic, terracotta wood, stone, ceramic fiber, ivory, shell, bones, glass, coral, and gemstones. However, the ones mostly used for styling crafts are glass beads because with them, one can make different shapes such as oval, round, cylindrical, heart, square, tube, teardrop, and diamond. They can also be made into different colors like blue, green, yellow, red, pink, brown, violet… practically all colors of the rainbow!

The materials and equipment used in making glass beads vary depending on the design. You would have to use any of these tools in order to create the kind of glass beads that you want:

· Wires

· Threads

· Needles

· Soft glass

· Matches

· Kiln wash

· Vermiculite

· Mandrels

· Torch

· Cutters

· Pliers

· Shaping tools

· Glass beads

For your glass beads, either cats eyes beads, furnace glass beads and mixed glass beads. They are popular, do not cost much and come in various shapes, color and sizes.

You can also use fire polished beads made in Czech Republic. They, too, are popular when it comes to making crafts and accessories because of their durability and beautiful designs. They are made by heating them until they melt which gives them that smooth, bright and shiny look. They give any jewelry a unique and fabulous touch without costing a lot.

Glass beads are always perfect for creating that unique piece of craft whether it is jewelry, an accessory, an additional design for clothing, etc. With the number of variety available in the market, you will not run out of ideas and materials to choose from. Bring out the flair in you by creating your own glass beads.

Thursday, June 17, 2010
When we think of crafting beaded accessories, the first things that come to mind are necklaces and bracelets. But actually, beaded earrings are the easiest to do. Many people can along fine without wearing bracelets and necklaces, but if they go without earrings, they tend to feel naked.

The thing is, when we think of earrings, we think of those expensive ones made of silver, gold and diamonds. But the truth is, you can create your own fancy-looking pair using your own glass beads supplies. You can even combine it with other beaded materials and create a design that is uniquely you!

The truth is, earrings don’t need to be fancy in order to look good and presentable to the public. You can look elegant and posh even without spending tons of money to get that particular chic look. All you have to do is either buy a beautifully crafted beaded earring or make one yourself using your own glass beads supplies.

Did you know that American Indians used to create beaded earrings for their women as well as very intricate and elaborate designs for their beaded jewelry, intended for different purposes? These designs included dream catchers, which are ritual items they place on cradles and other sleeping areas to drive away nightmares and bad dreams. A common gemstone that they use for their earrings are turquoise beads, which gives strength of conviction and character to whoever is wearing them.

Today, we can see this dream catcher design turned to earrings for women and not just as an accessory inside the bedroom. Some of us have also carried on this practice of creating their own earrings from their own glass beads supplies. Beaded earrings, because of the variety of beads available in the market, are easily very colorful, chic and elegant, with a touch of that vintage charm. If you’re seeking for a new look and a new feel for your sense of fashion, creating earrings and other accessories with the use of glass beads supplies is definitely the way to go.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010
The rosary beads serve to be one of those ancient symbols and tools of Christianity. It was first made during the twelfth century when the blessed Virgin Mary was said to appear to Saint Dominic and made a promise that if Saint Dominic will spread the rosary’s devotions to people, peace would be found.

When the rosary was first made, it contained 150 glass beads, which serve as a mirror to the set of psalms that the Bible contains. Anybody who doesn’t have regular access to this set of Psalms can just move along the string of rosary glass beads and pray. This benefits the blind and those people who have no means of learning how to read.

However, it should be noted that rosary beads were not always strung together. It used to be just stones kept in one’s pocket which get sorted as the individual prays. It was only much, much later that these beads were thought to be strung together for ease of use.


Bones and stones were what comprised the first Catholic rosaries. As time passed, other materials were then used such as glass beads, metal, wood, seeds and precious stones. In poor countries where Christianity was also widespread, rosaries were made of seeds and dried flowers. For devout Catholics in these countries, the religious significance of these rosaries matter more than what they’re made of. Although, it greatly helps their faith when these rosaries come from glass beads excavated from the Holy Land, or if the rosaries contain holy water and other religious relics. Ultimately, the purpose of the rosary is to assist the devout in getting closer with God.

In the beginning, the “Hail Mary” was not really part of the prayer. It was only added to introduce Angel Gabrielle and they chose to do this before the “Our Father”.

Today we find that the Dominican rosary contains 59 beads. They are divided into ten sections which are called "decades". These beads are crafted with a larger bead used to say the 'Our Father' prayer followed by ten smaller beads used to say the 'Hail Mary'.

You can create your own rosaries too, using glass beads and other beaded materials.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Overwhelmed by the fun idea of beading, you acquire all supplies for your project. Once you have everything set to start working, you stopped…

There are times when we are trapped in a certain part of our beading process and ponder on what colors we will choose for our project. Colors of our glass beads may be in many kinds, not to mention in many shades. But then, it must not stop us from creating a beautiful piece in the end.

The good thing about glass beads though is that despite its range of numerous colors and shades, there will never be a wrong color to be used in your project. It is flexible enough and you just have to be more creative in making designs and patterns for your project. If you think that a particular color may not be appropriate, then you can easily change it into the ideal color of your glass beads.

To help you in deciding what color you will use for the project, you must imagine first what will your project or glass beads jewelry look like in the end. It will give you an idea what colors to mix and use in your project. It will also give you a glimpse on the pattern you will use for your jewelry.

Or perhaps, you want to consider your emotions or motive on doing the project. Will it be an I-feel-elegant-today glass beads jewelry or let-us-rock-and-roll glass beads jewelry? In any project, considering your motive is also helpful in finding the right colors for your jewelries. Will you be making your valentine glass beads jewelries? Then try to add some deep red colors in your jewelries. Or probably, a reminder of a great summer getaway in the sunny beach. Try including some bright colors like orange and yellow glass beads

Colors may be countless but these do not exist to make your work complicated rather these are present to provide you more options in your project as well as more selections on how to be more creative in your glass beads jewelries.
Perhaps, most of you are aware that beads come from different parts of the world, but do you know that some of them date back to as early as 300 years ago? Beads that are 100 years old or so are called antique beads. While those that are only 20 years old or so are oftentimes referred to as vintage beads.

Because of the countless number of beads available all around the world, it is but natural for bead manufacturers, makers, explorers and discoverers to categorize them accordingly for easy classification. Beads may therefore be segregated into the following categories: coral, amber, glass beads, metallic, seeds, to name a few.

Below are the five rarest types of antique beads.


Excavated Roman Glass Discs

When the remains of Roman glassware have been discovered from hundreds of years ago, they were cut and made into small discs. These glass beads are lustrous, polychromatic and shimmering in nature. They are usually turned into various accessories that can match classy and elegant outfits.



Tibetian Coral And Turquoise

As its name suggests, this kind of beads originated from Tibet in the Himalayas and are typically aged between 100-200 years. The contrast between the red color of the coral and the blue hue of the turquoise sea makes for a striking and stunning effect on any accessory, be it a necklace, an earring or a bracelet.



Islamic Jasper Cube Beads

These beads are perhaps one of the oldest of all antique beads. They are very rare, dating back to the ancient Islamic regime in 17th century. Wearing this kind of beaded jewelry shows how truly special, rare and exquisite you are.



Mercury Glass Beads

These colorful and antique beads were made by being hand blown. They are also referred to as mercury glass garland beads, which are considered very special because of its natural component, material, design and color. They are hollow inside, made of gold satin, and are very light.



The Filigree Silver And Jet Rosary Beads

Just like the Islamic jasper cube beads, the Filigree Silver and jet Rosary Beads also date back from the 1700s. As such, they are also one of the rarest and most antique of all beads. They are a form of carbon which is very precious to bead collectors. Their irregular shape came from being hand cut by skilled craftsmen.


All these antique beads came from the Far East and other early European nations. They are very much prized and coveted by collectors all around the globe. If you happen to have one, treasure it with all your heart and cherish it for eternity.

Monday, June 14, 2010
I have mentioned before that glass beads have been in existence for a long time now. They first originated from archaeological discoveries and from then on, came to be the excellent glass beads that we have today. This is because glass beads can withstand the test of time, which means it can literally last for thousands of years. They can retain their color, and their quality just improves over time.

These days, they are available in many different sizes, colors, shapes and types. And speaking of types, glass beads can be classified as Czech beads, dichoric beads, furnace beads, fire polished beads, lamp work beads, and many others. Because they have excellent finish, glass beads can be available in a wide variety of designs. Their luster, gloss and shine make them very attractive, and help make the wearer look more stunning especially when paired with the right dress or attire.

Glass beads can be made into just about any kind of accessory --- bracelets, necklaces, earrings, dangling earrings, armlets, anklets, rings, as an additional ornament to bags, shoes, shawls, and even as decorative pieces for the home. When they are mixed with other materials like wooden beads, or pearls, copper wiring, and gemstones for instance, one can make a very fashionable and unique statement when it comes to fashion accessories.

Glass beads are indeed blessings to all jewelry, ornament and artecraft enthusiasts. They provide high quality and durable materials to any craft and serve as a source of joy to people who love creating beautiful handmade jewelry. Moreover, thanks to the emergence of the internet, you can now choose to shop for your glass beads online. So start your adventure now and learn to discover your true beauty through the many wonderful creations you can make with your glass beads! Enjoy!

Friday, June 11, 2010
Friends are there through good times and bad times. They lend their shoulder to cry on when times get rough and feet to jump with when happiest moments come our way. They wanted the best for us and likewise they also deserve the best from us.

Reward your friends from all the great things they have done for you by surprising them with a lovely handmade glass beaded friendship bracelet. Knowing that you personally made these things is sure worth their sweetest smile and appreciation. Here are what you need to do to create a pretty glass beaded friendship charm.

First, all you need to do is know the design of your friendship bracelet. Identify next the materials that you need for the friendship bracelet. You might need some strings, the correct ones, some glass beads and other accessories as well as your beading supplies.

Buy all these stuff and start making your friendship bracelet. You can start by making a knot on top and fasten the thread. Then put on some glass beads. You can make a pattern that has meaning or emotion towards how your friendship is meant for you. You can either place your mutual favorites and some colors that you both like.

This is great because it is not just your ordinary bracelet that you can buy at the store. It serves a great worth for your friends for many reasons. First, you gave it. Second, you made it yourself. And the best of all, you create something memorable and meaning for them.

Appreciate the friendship that you have with your friends and make it last forever with your precious handmade glass beaded friendship bracelet.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Glass beads are only some of the very fine materials in making a precious jewelry. It has wide selections of different kinds as well as colors and designs to experiment on. One of the many beautiful types of glass beads is the faceted glass beads. These are kinds of glass beads that are cut in a unique method to attain the desired cut and style of the beads.

Faceted glass beads are known to be long lasting. They can last you longer years without chipping off or fading. Even if you often use these glass beaded jewelries, you can assure that it will look good as new even after a few years. Hence, this type of jewelry is great for handing down to your daughter, to a niece or even as a gift to a friend.

Because of its expert cut, faceted glass beads are renowned as a very charming bead. Many famous personalities used these glass beads considering the worth and the appeal it does to your body. Whether you use these as trendy necklaces wrapped around your neck or chic bracelets in your wrist, you will definitely get a second look on how class you look with those faceted glass bead jewelries.

Selecting high quality materials makes superior jewelries. Thus in choosing your own materials, choose what will make your jewel pieces elegant and worthy of praise. With faceted glass beads stringing in your wrist, you can never go wrong.