PLAIN GLASS BEAD KITS

This is the most common type of jewelry bead. It can be found in kits, stores, and is used in most crafting projects. They are universal due to their symmetrical shape, and immense variety. These beads can even be used to accent or as an addition to a project that includes other types of beads or accoutrement. Using the rather archaic process of shaping and coloring the glass beads over a gas lamp, independent artists can create beautiful, vibrant pieces. These beads can be rather expensive, depending on the mastery of the artisan, and they may only sell to another independent jewelry maker or vendor. However, if you can find a bead worker in your area, their art is perfect for centerpieces or accents. The designs and colors of these modern lamp-colored beads are varied and amazing. These beads range from simple and common, to rich and colorful. But which are most commonly used, and would look the best with your jewelry crafting project

   
There are so many amazing lamp work design patterns, like spirals, honeycomb, striped and caned, even sculpteds. The great thing about lamp work or any kind of glass beads there are no two alike. Artists or glass blowers are like any other artist, each masterpiece is unique. So, if you want something that will match in the jewelry with what you are wearing, go funky or go wild.

Mold blowing beads are the most inexpensive way making a lot at once. These are light and colorful and most popular with the small villages in Mexico and Peru. Indians are most famous for making molded gold beads. Indians use them in most of their native costumes and jewelry; gold is cherished in India.