BASIC BEAD GLOSSARY

In addition, a feature of the bead is often used to describe its characteristics ie; hexagonal tube, twisted oval; faceted bicone, carved barrel.

So-called because of its resemblance to a wine barrel or beer barrel, these oval shaped beads are generally flat on the ends. They ca n also be slightly more cylindrical and still be called a barrel.

A bicone is essentially two cone shapes joined at the base. Bicones can be long or short, smooth or faceted. When a bicone