Fire-Polished Beads
Check out our selection of inexpensive glass beads! These glass beads will look great in your DIY necklaces, bracelets, rings, anklets and even fancy earrings.
What are Bohème facets?
Bohemian facets are cut and flame-polished glass beads. They are traditionally madein the Czech Republic, a guarantee of high quality recognized the world over!
Also known as "fire polished beads", these beads are characterized by multiple small faceted surfaces that catch the light, creating a unique and elegant sparkle.
Round, pear-shaped, olive-shaped, donut-shaped, rondelle, antique, rectangle... in a wide range of colors and sizes (from 2 mm to 20 mm in diameter), our faceted glass beads adapt to all your DIY costume jewelry desires. Weave them onto jewelry primers or thread them onto memory wire, nylon thread or elastic thread... Faceted Bohemian beads are so addictive, you'll want to slip them on everywhere!
Very easy to use, faceted Bohemian beads are just as suitable for beginners as for experienced designers. They can be simply threaded onto a wire to create a quick bracelet, integrated into a peyote or brick stitch weave for more technical jewelry, or mounted on studs and primers for delicate earstuds. Seed beads work well with other beads such as seed beads, Miyuki beads or metal beads.
Their regular shape and lightness also make them an ideal choice for long or multi-strand creations, without weighing the jewel down. It's the perfect component for creating elegant necklaces, wrap bracelets, refined cuffs or even wedding accessories.
Bohemian facets are also widely used in vintage, romantic or baroque jewelry, thanks to their soft shine and sometimes slightly irregular finish, which adds charm to every creation.
By choosing Bohemian facets, you're opting for a timeless, refined component that's always up to date. A sure bet to enrich your handmade jewelry collections, whatever your DIY experience.
What trendy jewelry can you make with faceted beads?
Bohemian faceted beads, with their sparkling shine and elegant shape, are ideal for creating a variety of trendy jewelry. Here are a few popular ideas:
- Pendant earrings: combine faceted beads with metal findings to create bright, modern earrings.
- Stackable bracelets: string faceted beads on elastic thread to create thin, stackable bracelets, perfect for a bohemian chic look.
- Minimalist necklaces: use faceted beads as the centerpiece of a delicate necklace, combining them with fine chains or pendants.
- Woven rings: incorporate faceted beads into ring creations using bead weaving techniques for a textured effect.
Are Bohemian facets compatible with peyote or brick stitch weaving?
Yes, these Bohemian facets can be incorporated sparingly into peyote, brick stitch and herringbone weaves.
For example, this bracelet tutorial illustrates how these beads can be used effectively in brick stitch weaving.