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Pearl beads are small glass beads that are used as a popular material for making jewelry, fashion accessories, and decorative projects. Pearl beads are small but distinctive glass beads that are used in the production of jewelry, fashion accessories, and other decorative projects. Their popularity is growing due to their variety, beautiful colors, and the ability to create different designs. These little bead charms bring creativity and individuality into our lives.

   

History of pearl beads

The history of pearl beads dates back to ancient times when they were used as a trade commodity and decorative elements. The first beads were made from natural materials such as shells, bones, and stones. Over time, manufacturing techniques evolved and glass beads began to be used. In the 19th century, beads began to be mass-produced and became more accessible to the general public. Pearls have a long history that dates back to ancient times.

The first evidence of the use of beads dates back to ancient civilizations. Egyptians, Romans, Aztecs, and other cultures made beads from various materials such as glass, metals, stones, and even bones. Pearls, as we know them today, first appeared in the 15th century in Venice, which was the center of European beadmaking. Venice was known for its glass beads, which became popular worldwide. These first pearl-shaped beads were handmade by glassmakers and had different shapes and sizes. Over time, bead manufacturing technology improved and their popularity grew. In the 19th century, the first industrially produced beads appeared, which were widely affordable. Today, beads are produced all over the world, using both traditional and modern methods.

Different types of beads

There are many different types of pearl beads, which differ in size, shape, and color. Some of the most popular types include Chinese beads, Preciosa, TOHO, Miyuki, Matsuno, and Matubo.

  • Chinese beads are affordable and offer a wide range of colors and sizes.
  • Preciosa is a renowned Czech brand known for its high quality and shine.
  • TOHO beads from Japan are characterized by their regularity and perfect hole for threading.
  • Matubo beads are absolutely regular Czech beads made of high-quality glass and offer a wide range of colors and shapes.

Properties and uses of bead-style beads

Beads "bead-style" beads are produced in various sizes, shapes, and colors. The size of the beads is given in millimeters or more commonly in the number of beads per inch (the larger the number, the smaller the size of the bead - an inch is approximately 25 mm and with a bead size of 12/0, dividing the length of an inch by 12 gives us the actual size of the beads in millimeters - approximately 2.08 mm). The sizes can range from the smallest tiny beads measuring 1.2 mm to larger beads with a diameter of over 5 mm. The shapes of the beads can be round, cylindrical, square, triangular, rectangular, tubular, and others. The color range of the beads is wide and includes both solid and multicolored variations, transparent and opaque beads, various metals, stripes, and other types of surface and depth finishes. Thanks to their versatility and different properties, bead-style beads are a popular material for making jewelry and fashion accessories. Beads are used in the production of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches, and other jewelry accessories. Due to their small size, they can also be used to embroider various patterns on textile materials or even create 3D objects like small bead animals. They are also used in the production of decorative items such as Christmas ornaments, floral arrangements, or home accessories.

Various bead looms are used for bead weaving. In foreign countries, such a loom is known as LOOM BEADING. To thread beads more quickly, it is advantageous to use a so-called bead spinner.

What to thread beads on?

Bead-style beads, due to their small holes, are most commonly threaded on either thin nylon threads or metal wires.


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Chinese Seed Beads - 12/0, Hole: 1 mm - Transparent with Pearl Luster - Weight 1 g
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Chinese Seed Beads - 8/0, Hole: 1 mm - Transparent with Pearl Luster - Weight 1 g
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Chinese Seed Beads - 12/0, Hole: 1 mm - Transparent with Silver Line - Weight 1 g
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Chinese seed beads made of transparent colored glass with a silver-plated thread in size 12/0 (approx. 2 mm) with a hole for a thread in size 1 mm.
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Chinese Seed Beads - 12/0, Hole: 1 mm - Opaque with Pearl Luster - Weight 1 g
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Chinese seed beads made of opaque colored glass with a pearlescent sheen in size 12/0 (approx. 2 mm) with a hole for a thread with a size of 1 mm.
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Chinese Seed Beads - 8/0, Hole: 1 mm - Opaque Ceylon Pastel - Weight 1 g
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Chinese seed beads made of opaque colored glass in pastel (so-called Ceylon) colors without any surface treatment in size 8/0 (approx. 3 mm) with a hole for a 1 mm thread.
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Chinese Seed Beads - 6/0, Hole 1.5 mm - Transparent - Weight 1 g
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Chinese seed beads made of transparent colored glass without any surface treatment in size 6/0 (approx. 4.1 mm) with a hole for a thread with a size of 1.5 mm.
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Chinese seed beads made of opaque glass in pastel colors with a pearlescent gloss in size 6/0 (approx. 4 mm) with a hole for a thread with a size of 1.5 mm.
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Chinese Seed Beads - 6/0, Hole: 1.5 mm - Transparent with Rainbow Luster - Weight 1 g
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Chinese seed beads made of transparent colored glass plated with AB effect (rainbow reflection) in size 6/0 (approx. 4 mm) with a hole for a thread with a size of 1.5 mm.
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Chinese Seed Beads - 8/0, Hole: 1 mm - Transparent with AB PLating - Weight 1 g
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Chinese seed beads made of transparent colored glass plated with metallic paints with AB effect in size 8/0 (approx. 3 mm) with a hole for a 1 mm thread.
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Chinese Seed Beads - 6/0, Hole: 1.5 mm - Transparent Frosted - Weight 1 g
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Chinese opaque seed beads made of transparent frosted dyed glass in size 6/0 (approx. 4 mm) with a hole for a thread with a size of approx. 1.5 mm.
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Chinese Seed Beads - 8/0, Hole: 1 mm - Opaque with Baked Colors - Weight 1 g
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Chinese seed beads made of clear colorless glass with surface-baked colors in size 8/0 (approx. 3 mm) with a hole for a 1 mm thread. Due to only the surface dyeing of the seed beads, the paint may peel off during mechanical abrasion.
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