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Getting Started
Crystal beads are available in a wide range of colors. It’s possible to find the perfect color and finish for any beaded project. Crystal beads aren’t surface dyed, like some beads. Instead, they gain their color through chemical elements added during the glass-making process.
These high-quality beads also come in a wide variety of shapes. The round and diamond (bicone) shapes familiar to most beaders are just the beginning. Cubes, ovals, rondelles, saucers, drops, and hearts are some of the shapes available.
When purchasing crystal beads, choose high quality over low price. To qualify as full-leaded crystal, beads need to be composed of at least 24% lead oxide. The finest crystal beads have 32%. Look for finely cut facets, distinct hues, and high-quality surface treatments. Paying just a bit more per bead will improve the look of a piece tenfold, giving it a distinctive and professional look.
Skill Level
- Intermediate
Materials
- 28 pale green 6 x 17mm stick freshwater pearl beads
- 7 pale green 6 to 7mm round freshwater pearl beads
- 10 light green 6mm crystal round pearl beads
- 10 olive AB 6mm crystal round beads
- 7 dark amethyst AB 6mm crystal round beads
- 7 light amethyst AB 6mm crystal round beads
- 5 silver AB 6mm crystal cube beads
- 12 amethyst 4mm bicone beads
- 16 olive 4mm bicone beads
- Purple iris size 8° seed beads
- Opaque green size 11° seed beads
- Purple iris size 11° seed beads
- 12 light matte-green 7mm pressed-glass flower cap beads
- 7 amethyst 8mm pressed-glass flower beads
- 5 amethyst 14mm pressed-glass flower beads
- 5 matte-olive 8mm round beads
- 42 sterling silver 24-gauge 2" (5 cm) head pins
- 2 gold-filled 2 x 2mm crimp beads
- 14mm gold box clasp set with peridot inset
- Gold .019 flexible beading wire, 22" (56 cm)
Tools
- Chain-nose pliers
- Round-nose pliers
- Crimping pliers
- Wire cutters
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