The interest in glass bead making has exploded in the past few years, resulting in some very talented glass bead artists. Glass bead pendants can be worn, alone on a chain and can also be added as focal points to any jewelry creations. Contemporary, designer and ethnic, glass bead pendants are a great match with formal attire on special occasions or with casual t-shirts and jeans.

Process
The transformation of a glass bead into a pendant is extremely easy, with just a little wire and a few hand tools. Plenty of innovative methods has come up as traditional stringing methods just don't seem adequate. A glass bead pendant can be hung from a variety of cords or chains. The technique is very basic to jewelry design, and can be expanded upon to make a variety of pendants, earrings, and even chains. Some of the common tools required to make glass bead pendants are pliers: round nose, flat nose, chain nose, flush cutters, small file, hammer with polished face, steel block or anvil with a polished surface and rouge cloth.

Popular Forms
Deserving to be the center of attention, these bead pendants are created as individual works of art and deserve to be showcased as such. While making glass beaded pendants, the creator is not limited to any style or design. The bead market ranges in shape, size, style, color, and composition. One can achieve any desired style to suit the age and requirements.