Beads are small pieces of material such as glass, plastic, wood, pearl and stone that are typically rounded and pierced for threading, or stringing to form a necklace, or rosary.
The word 'bead' is thought to come from the Anglo-Saxon word 'bidden' (to pray) and bede (prayer). Beads are found in sizes ranging from 1mm to over 1cm in diameter.
The word 'bead' is thought to come from the Anglo-Saxon word 'bidden' (to pray) and bede (prayer). Beads are found in sizes ranging from 1mm to over 1cm in diameter.
Pierced Beads
Beadwork is the art of making objects using beads. Beads can be woven together and strung onto a thread, or flexible wire and stuck onto a surface such as fabric or clay.
Beads have been used for decoration since ancient times. A pair of beads made from sea snail shells about 100,000 years ago, are thought to be the earliest known examples of jewellery.
Beads were worn for decoration and to bring the wearer wisdom and luck. However, beads have also been used as a currency in exchange for other goods.
Polmac Wood Bead Trays
Glass was discovered about 3,400 years ago and became an important material in bead making, particularly in the Roman Empire and in early Mediterranean, Egyptian, and Venetian cultures.
Today beads play an important role in modern fashion and there are now many companies supplying beads.
Polmac (UK) Ltd supplies customized, wood bead trays that are used for display purposes. They are typically compartmented using a grid and can be supplied with metal label holders to distinguish the type and style of beads being displayed.
Polmac bead trays are beautifully made, versatile and terrific value, which means they are ideal for displaying beads!
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