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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How To Make A Beaded Necklace With Fishing Line

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