Lampwork beads have become a popular item to use in jewelry and other decorative or functional items. There are thousands of beads to choose from. What should you look for when buying lampwork beads to ensure...
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...
INTRODUCTION p When I first started on eBay, around 10 years ago, there were only a few people selling beads. An occasional listing of an antique bead, and around 1,800 total listings for lampwork beads, and...
Here are some tips for your beading and handmade jewelry projects: Pearl, glass or semi-precious beads must either have a knot or spacer between them. Use plastic spacers mainly for practice. Use metal spacers...
Vintage Glass Beads - What is Vintage and what is not ???? We sell German Vintage Glass Beads in our ebay store Never Too Many Beads . We have been asked that question repeatedly. So here are some answers....
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...
Frequently Asked Questions about Lampworked Beads: The allure of the mystical combination of glass and fire has quickly become one of the most fascinating contemporary art forms. The modern-day glass bead...
Some of the most beautiful beads in the world come from the island of Murano. Here is a little bit of information about beads from Murano, often also called Venetian beads:Color: The process of Murano...