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What Types of Beads Are There? – A Short Guide for Beginners


If you are just getting started with bead weaving, one of the first things that may surprise you is the wide variety of beads available.
In this short guide, we introduce the most popular types to make choosing easier – whether you are making jewellery or looking for a gift.


1. Seed Beads

2. Glass Beads

3. Crystal Beads

4. Imitation Pearl Beads

5. Les Perles par Puca

6. Acrylic Beads

7. Mineral Beads