Beadmaking
Definition and Related Terms
- Eye Bead - A bead decorated with applied or embedded circular elements that resemble eyes.
- Mandrel - In glassworking, a metal rod around which beads and other small objects can be formed.
- Rod Forming - The technique of winding molten glass around the tip of a narrow metal tool or wire coated with clay or kiln wash to act as a separating agent. It is used for making narrow objects such as beads and pendants.
Examples from the Corning Museum of Glass Collection
Beads and Bead Makers: gender, material, culture, and meaning
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