CZECH GLASS BEADS

Czech Glass Beads including Fire Polished glass beads

Round and teardrop shapes. Rondell Beads that are faceted as well. Also Pressed glass beads in various colors, sizes and shapes. 

Faceted glass beads that are firepolished then faceted. Czech glass beads are some of the most beautiful and functional affordable beads you can buy.  They come on a huge amount of colors and because of the gentle faceting on these beads they add a lot of sparkle to your designs. 

These come in 4mm, 6mm, 8mm and 10mm sizes. We also have teardrop facted firepolish beads which are the pear shaped beads. 

We try hard to keep our beads cheap and affordable.

Faceted firepolish Rondells are also available.  

ABOUT CZECH GLASS BEADS

Long ago, beads were cut by hand but now things have changed and they are now machine cut. Czech glass beads that are firepolished are cut then heated a bit to gently round off the faceted areas which gives them a beautiful finish. 

The beads we use today are still made in the Czech republic and shipped here for our consumption. Glass making has been a part of the Czech history for a very long time. Originally since they were cut by hand it was sometimes a family operation with highly guarded secrets of production.  The sand used in that region is some of the best in the world and produces very beautiful glass.  Some of the lampwork glass beads I make use Czech glass rods and it is very clear and makes beautiful beads!    

This link is an interesting article on Czech glass.  I hope you enjoy it!

 Czech Glass Crystal Valley