The most interesting fact about this cuties are that they used to be things for boys. They resemble marbles, which boys played with during their kiddo days. They are small balls that they throw over the other with the objective of hitting that of the opponent’s and taking them out inside a box. The box is drawn over on dirt or sand. It is an outdoor and physical game, mostly played by young ones in Asia.
These one of a kind and artistic decorations are made out of glass; hence the derivation of their name. Although by referring back to their history, the first cited records of these beads were made out of clay. The Egyptians were the first to discover their beauty and thanks to them! We are continuing their brilliant legacy.
Now, let’s look a few of the different types of glass beads:
- Wound glass beads
- Drawn glass beads
- Molded beads