Silver foil beads reveal a unique silver
luster along with the vibrant colors that they display. The technique of
manufacturing silver foil glass beads basically involves the a .925 sterling
silver foil submerged beneath the translucent colors of glass. These beads
are hand made with great precision and neatness ensuring that each piece
displays a fine finish.
The patterns and appearance of silver foil beads are diverse speaking
volumes of the intricate and meticulous craftsmanship of the artisans. A few
common types are as follows:
- Stamped Silver Foil Beads: These beads are
comparitively flat or pressed revealing silver lustre at both ends
and a colored lining in the centre.
- Dotted Silver Foil Beads: Dotted beads display
tiny colorful dots on their metallic surface.
- Two Tone Silver Foil Beads: Two tone beads
display a combination of two shades in a specific fashion such that
one of the color is silver.
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| Distinguishing Features |
- Silver foil beads are the result of the combination of silver
foil and translucent glass.
- These beads are quite lustrous and come in a wide variety of
colors.
- Silver foil beads exhibit excellent lampwork.
- These beads come in the category of luxurious beads.
- Silver foil beads are one of the most used beads in making
fashion jewelry.
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The shapes and sizes of silver foil beads are varied. They
represent the following shapes:
- Barrel
- Cylindrical
- Circular
- Faceted
- Diamond
- Heart shaped
- Square and rectangular
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Silver foil beads find their uses in a variety of applications from
adorning apparels and accessories to making beautiful beaded jewelry,
curtains, throws, lining linens etc. Their unique lustre have made them the
most sought-after items used as embellishments. The reason they call for
high export potential not only in India but overseas as well.