Popular Beads: Make a Fashion Statement with Beads
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advent of beads in jewelry-making has brought about nothing short
of a revolution. No fashionable trinket is complete these days without
some beads stitched on. To satisfy the growing demand, beads come
in a range of colors, sizes, shapes, and motifs.
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If you are thinking of making your own beaded
jewelry and are wondering where to start, here is a guide to
some of today’s most popular types of beads:
- Seed beads: Tiny beads capable of producing a detailed and
fine design.
- Metal beads: Sterling silver, gold, platinum or bronze-plated
beads are best for lending a metallic shimmer to bead jewelry.
Brass and nickel beads can also add brilliance to any jewelry
item. If you want to try something wild, experiment with pewter
bead ornaments which mainly display animal, skull and flower motifs.
- Cut beads: They are bigger sized beads, which can only be sewed
on using a sinew.
- Crow or pony: Similar to seed beads, but larger in size.
- Charlotte: Opaque, round, true-cut beads with fewer facets.
They are extremely rare in the market.
- Bugle beads: Small tubular beads, used for a variety of decorations.
Plastic beads: Inexpensive alternatives to glass beads.
- Glass and crystal beads: Crystal beads lend more dazzle and
sparkle to your jewelry than any other beads, and crystal beads
are highly cherished. The major name in this segment, boasting
the finest cut and purity, is Swarovski crystal beads. A Swarovski
crystal can be a good facelift for any traditional jewelry. But
if you don’t mind compromising on quality you can go for
glass crystals, which are less expensive. Both glass crystal beads
come in a spectrum of colors like turquoise, pink, cobalt, black,
green etc.
Bone beads: Meant for fashion lovers with ethnic and tribal tastes.
These beads are made from bones of mammals and birds etc to reflect
a tribal affinity.
- Clay beads: Though called clay beads, they are not solely made
from clay. Clay beads originate from a combination of PVC (polyvinyl
chloride), a color pigment and a product that gives it a plastic-like
texture. Bead jewelry made of clay beads reflects a special earth
tone, which is best suited for summer or fall designs. Moreover,
clay beads are usually not in the hefty prices category and are
affordable to the general crowd.
Given such variety, are you surprised that beads
have become the most innovative forms of expression for a whole
bunch of creative souls?
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