What Are Beads Without Holes Called?

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Types of Seed Beads

  • No Hole Beads (Caviar, Micro Beads)
  • True Cut Seed Beads: Round seed beads with a single facet or flat side that add interest and depth to designs.

Half Drilled Beads

  • Conceal the fitting, making the bead the feature.
  • Ideal for stud earrings or adding a round bead to a ring.
  • Popular method: using a peg and loop with glue to set the bead as a charm or pendant.

Drilled Pearls

  • Crystal pearls with halfway drilled holes to highlight them in jewelry pieces.

Beads and Crystals

  • Superduo: Small glass bead with 2 holes, tapered from the center.
  • Crystal AB: Aurora Borealis finish for extra colors on a crystal bead.
  • Rocaille: Traditionally seed beads with square holes are now described as "round" seed beads.
  • Rondelle: A slightly flattened round bead.

Heishi Beads

  • Thin, uniform disc-shaped shell, gemstone, metal, or wooden beads that are center drilled and strung in a row.
  • Can be flat or slightly puffed; often used as spacer beads.

Usage of Beads

  • For Hair: Secure the bead and braid the rest of the hair.

Bead Embellishments

  • Bead embroidery: stitching beads onto fabric, suede, or leather as embellishment, different from bead weaving, crochet, or knitting.

Types of Beads

  • No Hole Beads (Caviar, Micro Beads)
  • True Cut Seed Beads: Round seed beads with a single facet or flat side that add interest and depth to designs.

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