Glass beads
Glass beads are made of glass. They can come in any color and shape you want, as long as you’re willing to use a machine. These beads are made by melting down raw glass (a kind of mineral) and shaping it into whatever shape you want. This process is called glassblowing, which is very fun for us humans to do because we get the satisfaction of making pretty things, but also because it’s really easy! The shapes range from round balls that look like marbles to more complicated designs that can be worn around your neck or on your wrist.
There are many uses for glass beads: they can be used in jewelry, craft projects like making light up necklaces or Christmas decorations (ornaments), home decorating with hanging lamps or window clings…the possibilities are endless!
Wooden beads
Wooden beads are made from different kinds of wood. The beads can be of different sizes, shapes and colors. For example, a wooden bead in the shape of a heart will have a smooth finish with straight edges and rounded corners. The color of this bead is usually red or pink and it has been polished using sandpaper to give it an attractive appearance.
Beads made from wood are used in jewelry as they complement other materials like metal or plastic. Beads that are made from wood also make attractive craft items such as picture frames and other decorative items for home décor purposes.
Stone beads
Stone beads have been around for centuries. They’re made from a variety of semi-precious stones, including agate, carnelian, onyx and jasper. The most common way to make stone beads is by drilling the stones whole and then stringing them into strands. However, many stone bead manufacturers will shape the stones into more intricate forms before they’re strung together as a strand. These types of beads are often sold individually or in small sets rather than by the strand because they’re so expensive!
You’ll likely find an abundance of these fine gems at your local bead store or online today!
Metallic beads
Metallic beads are made of metal such as gold, silver, copper, brass and bronze. They usually have a shiny surface and are very attractive. Metallic beads are used to make jewellery especially necklaces.
Metallic beads have been around for thousands of years. Indians first started using them around 2000 BC but they became popular in Europe during the Middle Ages when people started using them to decorate armour and clothing.
Plastic or acrylic beads
Plastic or acrylic beads are inexpensive and come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. They’re easy to find at most craft stores, bead shops and online retailers. Since they’re so popular for beaded jewelry, you can even buy them online by the bag!
Plastic or acrylic beads are also popular for kids’ crafting projects because they’re affordable and easy to use; making them an excellent choice if you’re tight on time (or money). Most plastic/acrylic beads don’t need any special care beyond keeping them away from heat sources like hot glue guns or irons. While some types might melt over time, it’s unlikely that even the ones made from recycled materials will do so under normal circumstances.
As long as your child uses proper care when using these materials (such as wearing protective gloves), she’ll be able to enjoy hours of fun with her friends while doing something productive at the same time!
Polymer clay beads
Polymer clay beads are artificial beads that can be used in making jewelry and crafts. The material from which polymer clay beads are made is PVC plastic, which is a flexible and durable plastic.
Polymer clay beads are not waterproof and should not be worn while swimming or playing in the rain. Polymer clay beads are very durable, however, so you can use them to make many beautiful pieces of jewelry that will last for years to come!
Beads are so cool!
Beads are cool!
Beads can be used for jewelry making, crafts, home decor and kids’ projects. Beads are available in many different materials such as glass, plastic and metal. There are also seed beads that come in different colors. With so many choices from which to choose it’s easy to find the perfect bead for your project!