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An Introduction to Beads and Beading
Beads are small decorative objects that are usually used to make jewelry. Beads must usually first be pierced before they can be used as they will need to have thread or string passed through them so that they can be strung together. However beads can also be used to decorate the surfaces of items such as sculptures and wall hangings in which case there would be no need to pierce them. Beads can also be used to adorn personal items such as handbags and purses. They can also be found in household items such as cushions and table cloths. Beads differ vastly in size from tiny little beads that are too small to handle without precision tools to large beads that are more than a centimeter in diameter.
Don't be confused by the term seed bead. It doesn't necessarily mean that the bead is made from seeds, which some beads are. "Seed bead" is a generic term that is often applied to any small bead.
Beads can be made from all kinds of different material, but glass, plastic and stone tend to be the most common. However beads are also made from many other materials including bone, horn, shell, ivory, coral, pearl, metal, gemstones, polymer clay, metal clay, resin, wood, ceramic, fiber, paper, seeds and synthetic materials. As you can see you are spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding what materials you would like to work with.
Beads have been used since the very first civilizations. One of the earliest findings of jewelry are a pair of beads made from sea snail shells that are estimated to date back 100,000 years. As well as for jewelry and personal adornment beads have been used for religious reasons, curative agents and as talismans for good luck.
The craft of making things out of beads is called beadwork. Beading can be practiced using many technqiues such as stringing, embroidery, knitting, crochet, loom-weaving and off-loom weaving.
Beadworking is a craft that can be practiced by hobbyists of all abilities. The simplest examples of beaded jewelry can be created by a novice beader in virtually no time at all. Experienced beaders may spend weeks of meticulous effort on their beadwork using specialized equipment and tools.
For more information about beads please visit http://www.beadyeyez.com
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Star Flower of Bali~~Hand Carved Coconut Shell Sculpture & Stand~~Novica Bali $65.66 |
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MURANO ART GLASS SOMMERSO SHELL SCULPTURE LARGE BOWL * FREE SHIPPING USA * $399.00 |
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BUSY BEES~Hand Carved Coconut Shell SCULPTURE & Stand~N $59.09 |
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ORGANIC 3 FT MID CENTURY CAPIZ SHELL 12 ARM CHANDELIER SCULPTURE PANTON JERE ERA $3,100.00 |
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Murano Art Glass Free Form Turtle Shell Sculpture Yellow Green paper weight $49.99 |
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Antique Bronze Sculpture Match Holder Boy with Shell $375.00 |
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"Beach Shell" Stained Glass 3D Sculpture $89.99 |
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ELEGANT PEACOCK Bali Carved Coconut Shell ART Sculpture $53.36 |
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HUGE MURANO VENETIAN ITALIAN ART GLASS SNAIL CONCH CORNUCOPIA SHELL SCULPTURE $120.00 |
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VINTAGE NUDE BOY WITH SHELL BRONZE STATUE SCULPTURE FIGURINE FIGURE ART NOUVEAU $374.25 |
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Boxwood Carved Netsuke Sculpture Cute Mermaid In Shell $12.99 |
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JAMES NOWAK DICHROIC ART GLASS SHELL SCULPTURE PAPERWEIGHT TRANSPARENT FLOAT $195.00 |
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STAR TREE~ Hand Carved Bali Coconut Shell SCULPTURE New $53.96 |
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Chines Dragon~~Bali Hand Carved Art Coconut Shell Sculpture~~Novica $58.46 |
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Nude Man Holding Shell Bronze Art Nouveau Sculpture by Carpeaux Figurine Figure $119.00 |
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Testing the Waters Cherub Sculpture Angel Angelic Shell Base Design Toscano $99.95 |
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Uttermost Conch Shell, Sculpture, S/2 19556 $169.40 |
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DOUBLE MERMAID DISH SEA SHELL FIGURINE SCULPTURE $37.00 |
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MERMAID SHELL DISH *NICE FIGURINE SCULPTURE STATUE $47.00 |
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9" Art Glass Black & Clear Conch Shell Crystal Statue Sculpture $36.00 |
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8" Art Glass Nautilus Shell Crystal Statue Figure Sculpture $58.00 |
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Neapolitan Fisherboy, Girl with Shell Bronze Sculpture Statue Figure Figurine $169.95 |
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SWAN LOVE SONG Carved COCONUT SHELL Sculpture BALI ART $65.66 |
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Alligator Hatching From Shell Sculpture-Intricate & Detailed-Cozumel Mexico $29.99 |
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2'' Japanese Carving Sculpture Boxwood Wood Netsuke Sign Kappa on shell $14.99 |
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Playing Ganesha Carved Sankha Conch Shell 8"-Stone Sculpture $175.00 |
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Wood Foursquare Shell Decor Wall Decor Sculpture $39.99 |
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Artist Blown Glass Art tortoise Shell Flask Bottle Vase Sculpture Reed Disffuser $49.00 |
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New Capiz Shell Fish Wall Decor Sculpture $79.99 |
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Turtles Hand Carved Coconut Shell Sculpture & Stand~ART $53.96 |
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OCEANIC AFRICAN SHELL & WOOD HANGING DOLL MAN SCULPTURE $28.00 |
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abstract metal wall sculpture Hawaiian Sea Turtle or Honu with Copper in Shell $379.00 |
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BANANA TREES~Carved Coconut Shell Sculpture~BALI ART $44.96 |
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Bronze Mermaid Shell 22" Sculpture Sea Ocean Mystical Nautical Home Decor Garden $699.95 |
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Franciscan Sea Sculptures Luncheon 9" & Dinner 10 7/8" Plate The Nautilus Shell $10.30 |
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Rustic Beach/Ocean Sculpture Shale, Metal Fossil Shell Ocean Beach San Francisco $9.99 |
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MURANO BEAUTIFUL CONCH SHELL SCULPTURE LARGE STUNNING COLORS NICE PIECE $79.99 |
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Tabletop Sculpture Snail Shell Brass Head Tail Mounted on Green Surface $16.99 |
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Vintage Sea SHELL Tile Wall Mirror Sculpture Ocean Home $195.00 |
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Abalone Shell & Crystal Sculpture on Silver 16.5" $174.00 |
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3D Scallop Shell Wall Decor Sculpture Art - Nautical Handpainted Seashell - NIB $5.99 |
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MURANO ART GLASS CONCH CORNUCOPIA SHELL SCULPTURE opalescent 14x4x10 turquoise $49.99 |
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Ocean Little Treasures Sitting Sculpture Merman Mermaid Boy Shell Design Toscano $29.95 |
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2 OOAK Sea Shell Art Flower Dogwood Sculpture Pictures Wall Plaques White Pink $29.99 |
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medieval fairy laying quietly in shell french style sculpture/statue $55.00 |
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Blue Paua Shell Wire Sculpture Pendant #223 $54.99 |
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Large Murano Hand Blown Art Glass Sea Shell Sculpture, Amazing Colorful! $90.00 |
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23" Coastal Spa Shell Metal Wall Nautical Decor Sculpture $55.86 |
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Shell Sculpture Pedestal Birdbath Garden Masterpiece ! $225.00 |
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Baby Angel Atop Mollusk Shell Sculpture Spa Pond Pool Garden Cherub Statue $165.00 |
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Wholesale lots 25pcs sculpture pearl shell bead rings $26.60 |
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Vintage Unique Santa Clause Shell Sculpture Nice $3.99 |
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AMAZING HANDMADE WHITE MUSSEL SHELL PERLMUTT SCULPTURE AVAILABLE ALSO IN BLACK $1,255.71 |
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RAINFOREST ELEPHANT~Bali Coconut Shell ART Sculpture $59.95 |
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Rabbit~Hand Carved Coconut Shell Sculpture & Base~New $61.16 |
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Beehive Jive~Hand Carved COCONUT SHELL Sculpture $61.16 |
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SUN MOON STARS~ Carved COCONUT SHELL Sculpture~BALI ART $61.16 |
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Seaworld Paper Towel Holder Nautical Table Rack Statue SPI Shell Sculpture NEW $99.95 |
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Seguso Gold Flecks Seashell Murano Shell Sculpture $49.99 |
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Metal & Capiz Shell Wall Art 3D Circular Sculpture Handpainted SEI GA1915R NEW $59.99 |
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Murano Art Glass Free Form Shell Bowl Dish Pinched Sculpture $99.99 |
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ANTIQUE TRENCH ART IRON PIG -FOLK ART SCULPTURE-ARTILLERY SHELL-ORIGINAL PAINT $90.00 |
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IGMA ARTISAN JOSEPH ADDOTTA BRONZE MINIATURE VENUS ON SHELL SCULPTURE $70.00 |
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CORAL ART SCULPTURE REEF TABLE CORAL DISPLAY 9-1/2" WIDE SEA SHELL BEACH DECOR $49.99 |
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BRONZE SEA SHELL SCULPTURE BY GORDON NEWELL $9.99 |
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James Siebert Signed Bronze Sculpture titled Octopus in Shell 16 of 500 $590.00 |
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PROUD ROOSTERS Coconut Shell Orig Sculpture Bali Art $58.46 |
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Seashell sea shell nautical ocean theme metal sculpture statue table shelf decor $12.99 |
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Starfish Shell SPI Paperweight Sculpture Nautical Beach Aluminum statue NEW $24.95 |
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NEW METAL AND CAPIZ SHELL HAND PAINTED WALL ART DECOR SCULPTURE SEI GA1915R $59.99 |
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Red Mill Mfg.Turtle Sculpture made of crushed pecan shells and resin $14.99 |
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** SOLID BRONZE SCULPTURE of High Heel SHOE & Sea Shells, Beach, One of a Kind * $498.00 |
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Sun rise on Sea Slater beach sculpture, shell and sand dollar tile wall hanging $25.00 |
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Craft Wood Boxwood Sculpture Carving Netsuke Nude Naked Mermaid Sit Shell $10.99 |
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Capiz Shell Fish Wall Decor Sculpture New $98.88 |
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2'' Japanese Carving Sculpture Boxwood Wood Netsuke Sign Kappa on shell $16.99 |
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Religious Gift God Ganesha in Conch Shell Stone Statue Sculpture 8” $165.00 |
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Beach art, pink sea shell wall hanging, sand dollar, sea shell sculpture tile $25.00 |
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Lost Wax Cast Bronze "Crab Shell" Decorative Sculpture Fine Art $32.00 |
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Two Nautilus Sea Shell Sculptures $39.90 |
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Dolphins Hand Carved Coconut Shell Sculpture ART Bali $72.95 |
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ANGEL FISH METAL ART SCULPTURE w Capiz shell Tropical Decor15 x 11 in- New $29.97 |
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Coastal Spa Shell Metal Wall Nautical Decor Sculpture $37.16 |
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Sand Conch Shell On A Stand Decoration Sculpture Model $15.99 |
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NATUTILUS SEA SHELL LAMP - 30" H - WITH SOLID SHELL SCULPTURE-HEAVY LAMP $158.00 |
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NATUTILUS SEA SHELL SCULPTURE - 15" H - WITH SOLID SHELL SCULPTURE-HEAVY LAMP $85.00 |
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New Metal Tree With Shell Leaves Wall Decor Sculpture $49.25 |
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New Metal Tree With Shell Leaves Wall Decor Sculpture $47.77 |
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New Costal Shell Metal Wall Nautical Sculpture $35.41 |
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Capiz Shell Fish Wall Decor Sculpture New Class Steelic $121.39 |
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Costal Shell Metal Wall Nautical Decor Sculpture $41.24 |
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Koi Fish~Hand Carved Orig Coconut Shell Sculpture~ART $67.46 |
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Oriental Jade Craving Art Shell Sculpture Pendant $0.99 |
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Craft Signed Wood Boxwood Netsuke Sculpture Carvings Mermaid Inside Shell $10.99 |
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3D Relief Sculpture Silicone Garden Rose Soft Case Cover Shell for iPhone 4G 4S $2.89 |
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Mollusk shell sculpture for art 40cm tall $301.00 |
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Lost Wax Cast Bronze "Polished Crab Shell" Decorative Sculpture $35.00 |
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New Colorful Capiz Shell Wall Decor Sculpture $32.50 |
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Italian Baroque Style Cherubs on Shell Wall Sculpture $65.00 |
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SIGNED Nopp RaBier, SMALL BRONZE STATUE SLEEPING BABY IN THE SEA SHELL SCULPTURE $100.00 |
