Glass beads come in numerous shapes, sizes and types. The most common types of glass beads include:
- Czech glass beads
- Czech druk glass beads
- Czech fire-polished glass beads
- Lampwork beads
- Hand-blown glass beads
- Cat’s eye (Fiber-optic) beads
- Dichroic glass beads
- Russian artist glass beads
- Venetian glass beads
- Vintage glass beads
- Peacock beads
- Caspia glass beads
Glass beads may be used to make jewelry that is, the whole piece may be made from glass beads or the center-piece may be the one that is made out of glass beads. This choice depends on the preference of the jewelry maker or the customer seeking to purchase the item.
Knitting and crotchet have been associated with just using yarn or thread to bring out designs when making items such as bags or table cloths. But, the art has now evolved and many people who used to use only yarn or thread have started incorporating beads into their designs to add that glitter and glam which gives their work that eye-catching look and feel (texture). The trick however, is to know how many glass beads you are going to use so that you can put the design together by first stringing them together.
Many people want their homes to be unique and different from those of others, and this is why some have began using beads as a form of decorating in order to stand out from the rest of the park. The most common decoration is wreaths which are easy to make simply by adding glass beads. Some are more creative and are using glass beads to decorate even lampshades which gives the room that flair making it to stand out.
Although glass beads may look so beautiful, some have been found to contain arsenic and lead which pose a great risk to the heath of the users. This is because beads that are pulverized may generate dust which may contain lead or arsenic that can cause great health complications when inhaled or injested or when it mixes with drinking water.