Dictionary
a small ball with a hole through the middle a shape that is spherical and small "he studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops" "beads of sweat on his forehead" a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example decorate by sewing beads onto "bead the wedding gown" string together like beads
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Wikipedia
wiktionaryparbead forthe bead of a tireTire bead forthe visual effect during a Sun eclipseBaily's beads A bead is a small, decorative object that is pierced for threading or stringing. As an alternative to piercing, plastic beads may be ''M''oulded ''O''nto a ''T''hread during manufacturing; these ''MOT'' beads are often used for the throw necklaces worn at Mardi Gras.Beads range in size from under a millimeter to over a centimeter in diameter. Glass, plastic, and Rock (geology)stone are probably the most common materials, but beads are also made from the seeds of the Bead tree, and also from bone, metal, resin, wood, clay, felt, paper, and other materials.Beadwork is the craft of making things with beads. Beads can be woven together with specialized thread, or adhered to a surface (e.g. fabric, clay). Types of ''glass'' beads include: Lampwork beads -- technique of glass modelling Millefiori -- putting little pieces of colored glass into a glass pane to form a picture Pressed glass beads Slave beads -- a currency in African trade in the old timesOther types: Anal beads -- a sex toy Chevron bead -- a kind of a painted bead, traditional African jewelery Fire-polish beads Seed beads -- a generic term for a small jewelery bead Prayer beadses:Abalorio
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Websites
Beads and jewelry findings at Bluesage Beads
Shop for jewelry findings, glass beads and beading supplies at Bluesage Beads. Wholesale bead pricing with quantity purchases and free beading projects.
http://www.bluesagebeads.com/
Baliqualitysilver, wholesale Bali silver beads and silver jewelry
Wholesale Bali silver beads, spacers, toggles, clasps, caps, findings and handcrafted Bali sterling silver jewelry including :rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets, necklaces, hairclips, Bali silver beads and ballpoints
http://www.baliqualitysilver.com/
Beoples Bead People Pins & other Fun Jewelry
Fun, funky, whimsical and definitely different bead people pins with a unique personality, hand made with wild hair using glass and metal beads and a variety of textiles. Other fun jewelry also!
http://www.beoples.com/
L Richards Creative Design
Custom designed, Handcrafted, Jewelry in Silver. Swarovski Crystal, Pearls, Glass Beads, Semi-Precious Stones, Decor, Art Objects, and more.
http://www.lrichardscreativedesign.com/
Bead Essentials
Bead Essentials - Beads For All Your Needs - Free Beads With every Purchase. Now get 10% Off On Orders Over $100!
http://www.beadessentials.com/
Bead and Button Magazine
Projects, subscription information, and back issues available online.
http://www.beadandbutton.com/
The Bead Site
The Center for bead research is an international institution for the study of beads of all places and periods.
http://www.thebeadsite.com/
Queen Bead, Etc.
Handmade pins and magnets made of polymer clay, glass beads and craft wire.
http://www.queenbeadetc.com/
Bead-Patterns.Com
Printable bead patterns, some free, Adobe Acrobat required.
http://www.bead-patterns.com
The Bead Museum
Nonprofit museum that collects, preserves, and displays beads and ornaments used in personal adornment from ancient, ethnic and contemporary cultures.
http://www.thebeadmuseum.com/
General Bead
Retail and wholesale bead and jewelry making supplies.
http://www.genbead.com/
The Bead Bugle
Features handmade beads by bead artists, articles, shopping, news and links.
http://www.nfobase.com/
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