What Are the Different Types of Craft Beads?
Craft beads are used to make different types of jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings. They are available at most craft stores and specialty shops, as well as online. There are a huge variety of types of beads, which can be made from nearly any material, from glass to metal to ceramic. Just a few of the different types of beads include acrylic, fire polished, glass lustre, glass pressed, Indian glass, Japanese square and rocailles. Acrylic beads are one of the most popular and least expensive of the craft beads. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, with a majority of them being between between 0.4 to 0.8 inches (1 to 2 cm). Acrylic beads come in a variety of colors, to include amethyst, Asian spice, bronze, fuchsia, jade, jet black and Montana blue.
