Bead types

Take your beading to the next level with bead artist Linda Landy posts regularly about the techniques you need to create bead-embroidered works that are sculptural, three-dimensional, and very textured. Keep up with trends and new products in bead embroidery and bead weaving.

Discover the wealth of information available in a collection of useful charts from Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.

♥ Please note When customizing, be as specific as you possibly can. You can choose words, colors, and bead types. If you've requested something I don't have or that is out of stock, I'll contact you right away. If you have images that represent a certain theme, please send them my way! Visuals are best for capturing the vibe you're looking for. Images of bracelets in this listing are EXAMPLES! You will be providing me the needed info to make a custom. ♥ The process Once you've ordered, I…

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Beads created from all sorts of materials have been used for thousands of years to make ornate, wearable pieces. But did you wonder what types of beads are commonly used to create jewelry? We researched some of the most common types of jewelry beads still in use today. Read on to explore the wondrous world […]