2011-08-18
Natural materials beads are the china beads which are made by wood, shell, bone, horn, and seed. They are famous for its "earthy" look.
Wood beads - wood beads are among the oldest bead types, and have been used by cultures around the world. Wood beads are often round in shape, but other common styles include oval, barrels, tubes, cubes and other geometric shapes, as well as carved animals, flowers and other motifs. Wood beads can also be matte or glazed, and smooth or carved.
Shell beads – shells have been used as beads throughout history. They can be used in their natural form, or may be dyed. Abalone is one popular type of shell bead.
Seed and nut beads – not to be confused with glass seed beads, these beads come in a wide variety of types.
Bone and horn beads – these beads may not be favorable to animal lovers, although some horn beads are produced from naturally-shed parts such as antlers.
Wood beads - wood beads are among the oldest bead types, and have been used by cultures around the world. Wood beads are often round in shape, but other common styles include oval, barrels, tubes, cubes and other geometric shapes, as well as carved animals, flowers and other motifs. Wood beads can also be matte or glazed, and smooth or carved.
Shell beads – shells have been used as beads throughout history. They can be used in their natural form, or may be dyed. Abalone is one popular type of shell bead.
Seed and nut beads – not to be confused with glass seed beads, these beads come in a wide variety of types.
Bone and horn beads – these beads may not be favorable to animal lovers, although some horn beads are produced from naturally-shed parts such as antlers.