Handmade glass beads are unique in themselves; they are made of high quality glass. Owing to its ease of molding; ease of coloring; and crystal clear quality, glass is a perfect substance for making beads and adornment items. Glass is the dream of a craftsman for this reason. The shape or appearance of a handmade glass bead totally depends upon the creativity of the artisan. These beads can be molded into a numerous shapes and sizes, and can be decorated with the same extent of colors, designs, and patterns. Creating elegant handmade glass beads is not a child's play, it needs constant practice, patience, and perseverance. These glass beads are, therefore, manufactured by highly skilled and proficient craftsmen.

Fabrication
Most of the hand made glass beads are fabricated out of matte glass, furnace glass, dichroic glass, fused glass, blown glass, frosted glass, and lamp worked glass. So, there are a large variety of glasses from which the handmade beads can be created. The option of creating these glass beads from such large types of glasses makes the process of manufacturing flexible. Irrespective of the type of glass used, the glass is first of all melted and then molded into the desired size and shape. The final stage includes, addition of colors, designs, and effects to the beads.

Popular Forms
Contemporary handmade glass beads are designed in a plethora of designs, shapes, and sizes. They are available in a vibrant amalgam of colors and finishes. The primary colors found in handmade glass beads are red, green, aqua, rose, and magenta. Multiple layers of glasses of different colors are added in these beads by the artisans to give the desired effect to the bead. Sometimes, small multicolored dots are left on the surface of the bead or plunged into the beads' center by the craftsmen, which give these handmade glass beads a fascinating look. Handmade glass beads jewelry is very popular in the market. Such beads are also used for various decorative purposes.