Things to look out for when buying art glass or lampwork beads * Kiln annealed This is a must for beads that won't suddenly break on you. Indian and Asian lampwork beads, as far as general consensus, have not...
This is written for buyers who may not have much experience in purchasing glass beads on the internet, particularly on eBay. Of the thousands of beads listed this will help you to distinguish quality beads in...
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...