Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Bead Shop


It can be overwhelming to go to a bead store and see so many beads you don’t know how to choose. It can be even more confusing when you see a description of a bead and aren’t sure what it really means .

Here is some BEAD LINGO to help you out.

 

AB: or aurora borealis which is a slick finish on crystal and glass beads

 

FIRE-Polished: the finish on faceted glass beads that have been reheated  to soften the faceted edges.

 

SP: silver plated metal

 

BICONE: a bead that looks like two cones connected at their bases.

SPACER: usually a metal bead used to spice up a design

 

COIN PEARL: a flat coin- shaped freshwater pearl

 

Come in and see our SWAROVSKI crystals

Stands on sale for $7.99 (regular price $9.99)