Collection: Glass Beads
Bead Vault stocks over five hundred varieties of Czech pressed glass beads, known for their affordability and extraordinary range of finishes. These beads are handcrafted by skilled artisans who pour molten glass into precision moulds for use in jewellery, sewing, and crafting.
Our collection also features unique handmade glass beads sourced globally:
- Indian Kiln Glass: Distinctive, handmade beads produced between the 1970s and 1990s. Styles include wedding cake, millefiori, and silver foil beads.
- Czech Lamp-work Glass: Individually handcrafted in the Czech Republic and Italy using traditional techniques. These include detailed designs like patterned roses, swirls, and aventurina.
- Venetian Lamp-work and Blown Glass: Authentic Murano glass featuring historic techniques such as millefiori (thousand flowers) and Sommerso (layered colours).
Specialty Techniques & Materials
- Aventurina: A shimmering glass paste containing copper powder, discovered on Murano in the early 17th century.
- Dichroic Glass: A high-tech vacuum process that applies up to 30 layers of metal oxides to create a unique two-colour shift.
- Chevron Beads: Multi-layered drawn glass designs with characteristic points, originally traded in West Africa.
Care Instructions
To maintain their sparkle, clean your beads with lukewarm water and mild soap to remove any China clay residue used during the manufacturing process. Avoid using harsh chemical solutions.
