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Beadworks Supplies

April 2nd, 2009

With the growing interest of people on accessories for themselves, home or cars, there’s a great opportunity in selling beadworks. There are many things that you can make using beads – bracelets, necklaces, bookmarks and a lot more. To jumpstart this venture, here are some information you may need.

Beads 101
Typically, a bead is a small object pierced for stringing or threading. Beads vary in sizes and design. There are thousands of unique bead designs available in your local shops. These beads are made up of different materials like glass, plastic, stone, gems, horn, ivory, seeds, clay, metal, bone, pearl, coral, synthetic materials and a lot more.

Beadwork is the art of making things with beads. The most common method used is to string these beads into a wire or a thread. Other ways include weaving the beads together using a specialized thread and sticking the beads on a surface, usually a cloth, wood or clay.

Products made out of beads
These are some items you can make using beads.

Bracelet
Curtain tassels
Necklace
Anklets
Christmas, holiday decoration
Door, window ornaments
Scrapbooks
Belt Buckles
Earring
Ornament covers

Beadwork materials
When buying beads for large scale production, it is suggested that you purchase from those promoting wholesale products to minimize your cost. If you’re just starting up, you can buy assorted beads that will fit your design. Aside from the various beads, these are the typical materials you need to start making your products. As you progress, you might need more complex