Bead Shapes

Beads can be flat, square, elongated or cut like gemstones. Many shapes are available today in different bead types. Some of the most common used shapes in beaded curtains are:- Champagne Bubbles, Rain Drops, Circle, Animals and Stars.

Common shapes for beads are below:-

Blue Bead

Charlotte Cuts

Charlotte Cuts are rounded, like regular seed beads, but are cut, or faceted, on one side, only.

Two-Cut Beads

Two-Cut beads look like very small bugle beads. They are cut at the top and bottom, and have a cylindrical body.

Hex or Three-Cut Beads

Hex or three-cut beads are faceted on all sides and look somewhat like a gemstone. They are very beautiful and can add sparkle and depth to your beadwork.

Donut Beads

Donut beads are usually circular, flat beads with a large center hole - they look very much like the kind of donut that you eat.