Glass beads are beautiful artistic creations that have been in practice since many centuries. Butterfly glass beads appeal maximum to those who love nature and who always want to remain in its proximity. Butterfly bead making is a complex exercise, so good skill is required to create it. Due to its multipurpose use, glass beads are in high demand across the market.

Process
Most of the butterfly glass beads are made up of Czech glass, venetian glass, Chinese glass, Indian glass, dichroic glass, pressed glass, matted glass and blown glass. Different types of glass uses different types of techniques to make butterfly beads. For instance butterfly bead of dichroic glass is made by heating art glass with dichroic glass in a kiln before it is given a desired shape.

Popular Forms
The butterfly beads are available in wide range of colors and patterns. Their size varies with respect to their usage. Butterfly beads are used both for the interior and exterior decor. They find their applications in wall hangings, chimes and as independent decorative objects.

The beads of smaller size are used in jewelery to give them an extra effect and attraction. Butterfly beads of smaller size are used in bracelets, necklace, earrings, chains, metallic bangles and pendants. They also look great in hair accessories, hats, scrapbook covers and so on.