- Crystal
-
This can refer to many things, but in beading it usually means either naturally occuring quartz gemstones, or man-made leaded glass beads. Adding lead to glass beads makes them sparkle more; the more lead, the higher quality the bead. It also adds weight, so really light “crystal” beads are probably just glass. Man-made crystal beads come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors like cubes, rounds, rondelles, and specially shaped pendants of all kinds. There are many types of crystals available, but Swarovski crystals seem to be the most popular and are widely considered the highest quality.
Crystal Definition
Explore more Materials:
Abalone Acrylic Alabaster Ball Chain Beading Wire Ceramic Chain Charm Cord Crystal Curb Link Chain Dichroic Glass Ebony Enamel Figaro Chain Fimo Gemstone Hemp Ivory Leather Memory Wire Monofilament Nylon Polymer Clay Porcelain Rattail Resin Suede Swarovski Thread Troy Ounce Wire
If you purchase through these links, we may receive a small commission.
Disclosure
If you purchase through these links, we may receive a small commission.
Disclosure