Beads have been around for a LONG time. They have been made from many different substances including clay, paper, metals, bone, shells, porcelain, wood, ivory, gemstones and glass. Bead making is a highly...
I get many questions about how to clean and take care of old beads traded in Africa. "Trade Beads", as most of us know, are old Venetian and European beads made from the early 1500s (early 7 layer chevrons) to...
How to Create Necklaces with Vintage Beads and Findings... According to archeological finds, beads have been in existence for over 20,000 years. The earliest samples were made of bone and horn. Beads made...