Glass Bead

Glass Bead

The glass bead has been a popular item of adornment for thousands of years. In fact, the earliest known glass beads have been date to about 3500 B.C. and can be traced to the ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations. What's more, over the millennia, the fascination with these little pieces of art has only grown worldwide.

Making a glass bead is not necessarily an easy as it might sound. First, it requires the use of some specific equipment, such as a blowtorch and an appropriate sized mandrel. Furthermore, this equipment requires a great deal of instruction and practice before one can effectively be called a bead maker. However, if you are interested in trying your hand at this ancient art form, one can often find appropriate classes through local glass shops or community colleges.

Finding the right equipment for glass bead making does not have to be difficult. The easiest way is to visit a local glass blower and find out what companies are the best to order from. There are also many online sources of information about glass making equipment as well. However, the best way to find such equipment is to take a class in glass making and talk it over with your teacher.