Beads are small multi-colored beads that are used for needlework. With their help they create decorations, embroider pictures, make decor for clothes and accessories. Working with beads is not so easy, but those who have mastered all the intricacies can no longer refuse to buy another bag of treasured beads. Are you new to working with beads? Then the following reminder will be useful to you, which tells about its main varieties.
Beads and its types
We started working with this material a very long time ago. For a long time, the only place where production was located was Venice. Not only beads were made there, but also other glass products with unsurpassed designs. Today everything has changed and Japan and the Czech Republic have become the main suppliers. However, the manufacturer is not the only criterion. There are many more of them.
Czech beads
It is considered one of the highest quality species in the world. It is popular among professional needlewomen, and amateurs prefer to work with it.This is because the product produced in the Czech Republic is practically not subject to environmental influences. The picture created with its help will remain as bright and shiny even after many years. In addition, all beads are distinguished by a bright, uniform color, they are even and the same in size. Preciosa is recognized as the most famous brand.
Japanese
It is produced on a par with the Czech one and is in great demand. The quality of this product is also quite high. The beads are distinguished by high-quality coloring, even shape, and a minimal number of defects. A special feature of Japanese beads is that they can have several shapes: round, cylindrical, triangular, teardrop-shaped. Working with this material is very simple: it does not cut the thread, it is rich in color and has a wide variety of colors.
Classification by shape
The following varieties are distinguished:
- Round. The most sought after and popular type. It is used for embroidery, decorating clothes or accessories.
- Bugles. They are small tubes resembling cylinders in shape. The diameter of the holes is the same as the round one.
- Cutting - cut into small elements. This variety is the most difficult to work with because of the difficulty of adding it to the overall picture.
- Rhinestones are a separate type of this material. They are made of plastic, glass or wood. Rhinestones can be sewn on or glued with a special type of glue.
When choosing beads, it is important to focus on how they look. The main thing is the same shape and caliber. It is also necessary to take into account the color and degree of staining. A good bead is one from which the paint has not peeled off after being under water for an hour.
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