Make Jewelry Unique by using assortment of Seed beads

Seed beads may be opaque or clear. It is made of glass or plastic, if they are in the lower quality. It is used to create patterns and is normally sewed on the pattern. The beads create a show stopping presence and using the semi-transparent beads help in reflecting light.

Popularity

Seed beads are used in bead weaving. This process is same as any other regular weaving and the difference is that here the beads are incorporated using the weft threads. Weaving of beads on a loom in the 20^th century was highly popular and now bead weaving is off-loom. There are many bead shops and is giving classes from the beginning to advanced.

 

Common seed beads

Seed beads are commonly in Chinese, Japanese or Czech. The Czech traditional beads are round in shape and can also be uneven. Japanese and Chinese seed beads come in uniform shape and also in different colors. They are available in tubes or bags and are sold in loose. In fact, a little bag will have 1000s of seed beads. Thus they are cheaper than the bigger seed beads.

·       Crafting: The seed beads were commonly used for crafting necklaces, anklets, bracelets and earrings. These were also use to decorate bags, purses and clothing. In fact, it is the frequently used and bead crafters make use of them adeptly.

·         Widely used: The seed beads were used even in the 13^th century.   The jewelry of those times was made using coral beads, glass beads and pearls. Later in 1840s, the seed beads were crafted in various jewelry items and were used by Plains Indians. In fact, it was also used to decorate clothing. With the passing of time, it was used as materials for barter and was traded with white men for other goods and services that it became widely used.

Use seed beads in Jewelry

The seed beads make excellent jewelry pieces when used as it comes in variety of sizes and colors. They are the ideal solution for any beginner jeweler. Using seed beads, you can make the most affordable jewelry. There is a wide assortment that finding or creating new jewelry design, without spending much money is possible. Seed beads used in clothing decoration look good in small designs and can be sewn easily using thread and large eyed needle.  Using beads is popular and it can be used as an adornment. A little imagination is a must to get creative and to create unique jewelry.