The choice of Crystal beads

There are many different types of crystal beads to choose from and crystal beads are most commonly used for jewellery making and art and crafts. The various types of crystal beads include leaded glass beads, Swarovski beads, bohemian crystal beads, delicate beads and crystal beads that are grown in laboratories such as cubic zirconia beads. Crystal beads tend to be sold by arts and crafts retailers and by retailers who specialise in jewellery making accessories and jewellery findings. In recent years more and more people have become intrusted in making their own jewellery and craft items and this has meant there has been a rise in the demand for crystal beads and glass beads. Due to the rise in demand more manufactures are now creating a wider selection of crystal beads so people can create some stunning and original pieces of jewellery.

Crystal beads and glass beads are very reasonably priced which means people can afford to stock up on a wide selection to create a range of different items from their crystal beads. Some people will purchase crystal beads and glass beads for their own personal creations and others will buy in larger quantities for creating items for retail or wholesale. Using crystal beads means you can make some beautiful items of jewellery such as bracelets, necklaces and earrings all for very little cost and for much less than you pay on the high street. Crystal beads come in wide choice of colours as well as in different shapes and sizes. Flowers, hearts, stars and butterflies are some of the bestselling styles of crystal beads.

Glass beads can also be used for jewellery making as well as being used in arts and crafts, on clothing, home wares and textiles just like crystal beads. Glass beads are also available in range of styles including glass pearl beads, clear beads, plain coloured and multi-coloured, pattered and many other different shapes and sizes. Retailers of glass beads and crystal beads will tend to sell them in bulk quantities rather than as singles as most people will require large numbers for jewellery making and other projects.

Crystal beads are great for a range of crafts and at magpiejewellery.net we can provide a range of high quality glass beads for all your crafting needs. Visit us today for more information!