Glass beads are usually chosen for jewelry because they are inexpensive. However, glass is versatile and can make inventive beads of different colors and shapes. The most popular types being Chinese glass crystals, Lampwork beads and Quartz glass beads. These beads are made by heating glass, so that it liquefies; a varying combination of heating [...]

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Did you know that glass bead making is considered one of the oldest arts and this technology is seen in the remains of ancient cultures that date back thousands of years? In fact glass beads were used in the illustrious ancient Roman Empire and glass and many old pieces of exquisite glass bead jewelry from [...]

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