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What You Need To Know About Beads

  • A bead is a small object which is in form of different shapes, colours and sizes woven together to create a lovely design.
  • It can be in form of glass, plastic, Pearl, caribbean, crystal, coral and lots more.
  • Both men and women use beads because its used for personal adornment, either on the wrist, waist or legs just to look lovely.
  • Beads can be designed to create a flower vase, phone pouch, ring, bags, necklace, bracelets, wristwatch handles, key holders. All this depend on your creative ability.
  • The coral type of bead is used strictly in royalty: Kings, Queens and Maidens.
  • All things being equal: The normal neck for an adult is 16 inches(using a tape rule).
  • It takes 13 inches to make a collar/choker necklace.
  • Bead Making has been found in West Africa since the sixteenth century.
  • In Egypt,beads are said to carry protective and healing power.
  • Its not only meant for jewelry, you can embroider any piece of fabric whether shirt, purse, jacket, dress.

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