Are Czech seed beads good?
The Czech Republic has long-been known for producing beautiful, high-quality, glass seed beads that are perfect for modern bead embroidery.
Are Czech beads made in the Czech Republic?
Original Czech Glass Beads Traditional CZECH GLASS BEADS used for creation of glass jewelry are made in JABLONEC NAD NISOU – KOKONIN to the North of the CZECH REPUBLIC.
What are Czech seed beads?
Czech seed beads are easily recognizable by their round doughnut shape. The symmetrical shape of the beads can be appreciated even more when beads are strung. Regularity and consistency of the shape set Czech seed beads apart not only from Chinese but also, contrary to popular belief, from Japanese seed beads.
What is a Picasso bead?
Picasso. A luster coating that appears more speckled and spotty; giving beads a natural, earthy appearance. The color can vary from light yellow to dark brown with underlying color variations.
What does AB mean on beads?
All beads that are AB coated are ‘half-coated’, which means that half the crystal is coated, and half is not. In the case of flatbacks, the entire top surface is coated, while the entire underside surface is not (it is usually silver-foiled).
What kind of beads do you sell at beads of glass?
You will find unique glass color combinations, remarkable shapes and traditional beads with custom colors and finishes. Shop our large selection of Fire-Polished beads, pressed beads and table cuts. Our glass beads will inspire your designs.
What is Sikola beads design?
Traditional CZECH GLASS BEADS used for creation of glass jewelry are made in JABLONEC NAD NISOU – KOKONIN to the North of the CZECH REPUBLIC. Beads are designed and then produced SIKOLA BEADS DESIGN. Our beads can be recognized into several categories. The main of them are table cut, pressed and fire polished beads.
How are the glass table cut beads made?
The beads are cut on special grindstone on both sides so that there on the beads was flat surface both sides. The company Pegaso offers the largest selection of shapes, sizes and colors of these glass table cut beads. Colors can be selected from transparent, opaque, opal, silk and mixed glass.
What are fire polished beads?
The beads are with special comb scoop up on the needle and they are cut from several sides. Subsequently these fire polished beads burns in the fire and they thus achieve a high gloss. Pegaso offers a choice of several sizes and colors of these glass cut beads – fire polished beads.