Types of Bead

Seed Beads

1.    “H” (cut beads): usually the same size a seed beads, but with 6 sizes. Hexagonal or an irregular cut. The flat surface causes more light to shine from the bead.

2.   Bugle Beads: shaped like a tube, smooth or with 6 sides. Sizes from from 2mm to 40mm. Light also reflects very well off of a bugle bead.

3.   Roundel: these are more donut shaped, with a center hold. They’re available in both smooth and faceted form. Many times they’re set with rhinestones.

4.   Faceted Beads: lots of shapes and sizes, but they all have flat surface either cut or molded in a regular pattern.

5.   Drop: any bead shaped like a pear, with a hole at the narrow end or lengthwise through the bead.

6.   Fancy: anything not listed above, but with a hole that you can sew through.
Pearls

1.    Freshwater: suppose to look like Rice Krispies!

2.   Cultured: real pearls, but started by human hands

3.   Baroque: irregularly shaped pearls

4.   Costume: fake pearls.
Sequins

1.    Cups: disc shaped, center hole, domed.

2.   Flat: same as cups, but not domed.

3.   Paillets: disc shaped, the hole is close up to one edge. Most times flat.

4.   Fancy: anything not listed above. All materials, sizes and shapes.
Sew On Jewels and Rhinestones

1.    Jewels: flat backs, with a mirror finish on the back. Sew in place by using the holes drilled in them. 

2.   Sew on Rhinestones: most times round in shape, secured in a metal bracket. There are two or more channels on the back to pass your thread through.