When it comes to beading material, it is determined by the
designer’s interpretation of what a bead could be, this would, therefore,
supersede what is conventionally regarded as a bead. This could then be
regarded as a contemporary interpretation of beading materials.
Today beads may be produced in out of a vast number of
materials such as fabric to the most precious of gemstones and precious metal.
Beads may be categorized into many groups; however, this report will divide
into three classes:
• Natural
materials: Beads that have been made from organic or natural materials.
• Precious
Beads: Example: Pearl, Amber, Jet, and gemstones.
• Synthetic
Materials Example: Ceramics, glass, brass, bronze, and plastic beads.
Before discussing the various types of beading materials that
could be used, it would be important to establish what is a bead .According to
Hector, a bead may be described as “...small
perforated globules or cylinders used for ornamental purposes.” (Boag, n.d.)
Natural materials
Animal based
origin
Bone, Ivory,
Horn, animal shell .etc.
Plant based
origin
Seeds, wood,
Tagua nuts, clay
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Ostrich eggs are a natural resource
to the Bushmen
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Precious Beads
Pearl
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Synthetic Materials
Ceramics
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Hence this paper has established that a bead to be a small
decorative object or shapes made from a variety bought, found or manufactured
materials.
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