Recycled glass beads, though a new
innovation is an endeavor to re-use glass to manufacture beads. This is
achieved by melting the glass, remoulding and coloring it in various shapes
and sizes. Some common shapes that they display are as follows:
- Barrel
- Diamond
- Cylindrical
- Cubic
- Round and oval
- Faceted
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The quality of glass used is what decides the appearance of these
beads. The coloring techniques also differ depending on the same. A few
common types of lustre imparted by these pieces are as follows:
- Matte Crow Beads
- Rainbow Crow Beads
- Furnace Glass Beads
- Frosted Glass Beads
- Crystal Glass Beads
- Chinese Glass Beads
- Craft Glass Beads
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Recycled beads are most commonly used for making jewelry items such
as necklaces, bangles, bracelets, earrings, anklets and armlets. Since their
cost of manufacturing is low, items made from them cater to people belonging
to all economic groups. This eventually leads to their accelerated demand in
jewelry and its allied sectors.
