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Best Ways to Differentiate Between Glass, Crystal, and Plastic Beads

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  Beads are available in a variety of materials, shapes, sizes, and colors. When using beads for jewelry making, it is quite easy to get confused between the beads. Therefore, it is vital to understand the differences between the common types of beads. The most common beads used in jewelry-making projects are plastic, glass, and  crystal beads .   Here are the best ways you can easily differentiate between these beads.    ·          Weigh the Beads One of the easiest and simplest ways of knowing the difference between the beads is to weigh them. You can try to feel the weight of the beads by holding them in your hand. However, if you want accurate weights, you can make use of a small scale. The plastic beads are usually the lightest. The crystal beads are heavier than the plastic beads. On the other hand, glass beads are much heavier than plastic and even some crystal beads.    ·      ...

Find Out the Different Finishes of Seed Beads

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  Seed beads are quite popular and used in different beaded jewelry projects. The size, shape, and easy availability make it a prominent choice among jewelry markers. It is also available in a wide array of finishes and colors. Are you planning to use the Czech seeds beads in your next project? If yes, here are some of the popular finishes you must know about.   Let's dive in!   ·          Transparent One of the most common finishes of seed beads is transparent beads. The transparent seed beads are usually tinted and clear. That means you can easily see through the beads. Even if they are made up of colored glass, you can see through them. Moreover, these beads allow light to pass through them.   ·          Opaque The opaque 2 cut seed beads have a solid color. Such beads do not allow light to pass through them. Opaque seed beads are generally used by jewelry...

5 Most Interesting Facts About Czech Beads

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  Czech beads are one of the most popular and beautiful beads used for jewelry making. While purchasing beads, you must have come across these beads. However, you may not be aware of the history and facts about the Czech glass beads. Well, if you are curious to know about the ancient bead type, here are some of the prominent facts you must know.   Let's take a look!   1.       Czech Beads Existed Before the Czech Republic Did you know that the Czech beads actually existed much before the Czech Republic? It might be surprising for you. However, it is a real fact. The name of the bead has been kept after the Czech Republic. But  Czech glass beads  production began back in ancient Egypt time. During the 1550s, the name of the Czech Republic was Bohemia. Glass beads were quite successful in Bohemia owing to the abundance of resources like sand, water, and quartz. Other factors that contributed to the success of the glass beads in the re...

5 Factors to Consider When Selecting Jewelry Beads

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  The human species has embraced jewelry as an art form. For as long as anybody can remember, jewelry has been used to describe beauty. In the creation of jewelry, beads have also been used for a long time. Beads are decorative balls made from glass, stone, or metal that are put together to form a piece of jewelry. Therefore, if you are into the beads jewelry business, you must know the hassle of choosing the beads. There are wide varieties of beads, from glass beads to Czech beads . The following are some factors to consider while selecting the kind of beads.   ●        Beads size Beads come in a variety of sizes and shapes. When arranging beads according to size, aesthetics and applications come into play. Understanding which size of the beads is perfect for your jewelry design is crucial. It would be best to experiment with several bead sizes to determine the appropriate design. While certain seed beads might be ideal for one accessory, t...