All about Preciosa beads

The Czech company Preciosa is considered one of the leading manufacturers of beads all over the world. People from all over the world are happy to buy the products of this brand. Such love for branded colored beads is quite justified.

The beads produced in the Czech Republic are considered to be of very high quality. This is not surprising, because people living on the territory of Bohemia have been engaged in the production of glass and glass products for a long time. Therefore, they have extensive experience in this matter.

Preciosa was founded in 1915. She began to produce beads in the middle of the last century. During their existence in the world market, manufacturers have managed to earn a very good reputation. There are many advantages to modern products.

1. High quality. The individual colored beads look nice and neat. They have excellent coating durability. Therefore, products made of beads do not fade over time and do not lose their attractiveness. All beads are evenly colored. There are no stains or other visual defects on them. They are also perfectly calibrated. Therefore, before work, needlewomen do not have to sort the beads by hand.
2. Large selection of colors. On sale you can find both basic shades of beads, and something more interesting, for example, gray, black or gold beads. This allows creative people to create unique works of art from Czech beads. In addition, manufacturers are constantly working on creating new interesting shades to make the color palette even wider.
3. Convenient packaging. At the factory, beads are packed in convenient bags weighing 500, 50 or 5 grams.They are all securely closed. Therefore, there is no need to be afraid that the beads will get confused during transportation. It is very convenient to store beads in these bags in the future.
4. Affordable prices. Branded Czech beads are cheaper than Japanese beads, but at the same time they are not inferior in quality. Problems with finding and buying colored beads usually do not arise.
5. Security. Environmentally friendly materials are used to create beads. Therefore, you can safely use them for both adults and children. They are completely safe for human health and do not cause allergic reactions in him.

There are no significant disadvantages to products from this brand. Some buyers note that the packages sometimes come across defects. But this happens very rarely.

The process of creating branded Czech beads is quite complicated. It consists of several basic steps.

1. Glass-making. This is one of the most important stages in bead production. All the components that are necessary for the production of glass mass are placed in huge pots. The filled containers are sent to the oven overnight.
2. Creation of blanks. In the morning, the glass mass is used to create blanks. They are in the form of tubes elongated in length. Machines driven by people work with this mass. Tubes can be either square or round. It all depends on the shape of the future beads. A thin metal rod is placed inside the workpiece. When the mass hardens, the tube is carefully removed from the base and cut into pieces of equal length. The resulting blanks resemble long straws for drinks.
3. Slicing. The prepared parts are then cut into beads. For this, a machine with a sharp knife is used. It easily cuts the hardened glass into pieces. The resulting blanks are poured into empty vats.
4. Shape correction. A chalky powder is added to the finely chopped parts. Its description cannot be found in the public domain. Manufacturers keep the powder recipe a secret. The white mass tightly clogs the holes in the beads. After that, they move to the chamber, where they are melted again. In the process, the contents of the vats are intensively mixed. After proper processing, the beads change their shape and become smoother and more even.
5. Cleaning. To get rid of the powder, the beads are treated with an acidic solution and then dried thoroughly. After such processing, the beads look neat.
6. Sorting colored beads. The beads prepared in this way are carefully sieved. For this, sieves with cells of the required size are used. Then, defective specimens are carefully isolated from the total mass using a drum with a special groove. On it, all even and round beads gently roll down. Defective parts are separated. They can then be melted down and reused.

Finished beads are neatly packed in sachets.

The assortment of the company includes many varieties of beads. Therefore, any needlewoman can find something suitable for herself.

First you need to talk about the most common forms of beads.

• Round beads. The first type of bead is also often called "rocal". Beads have a neat spherical shape. Due to their neat appearance and narrow holes, these beads are perfect for embroiderers. Individual beads are laid flat on the canvas and are securely fixed on it. Using round seed beads from Preciosa, you can create relief paintings without any gaps.

• Cylindrical. Such beads are also often called "delica". The walls of some of the beads are quite thick, and the size of the holes is small. Therefore, to work with such beads, it is worth using thin needles.

• Oval. Such curly beads are usually used for weaving bulky braids. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that there is a small dent in the middle of each oval.

Beads also differ in their color. Buyers should pay attention to the following popular series.

• Transparent colored beads. It differs from others in its pleasant brilliance. There is a small colored strip inside each bead. These beads are easy to make. They are made from tinted glass. The dye is added to the molten mass at the first stage of bead production. A big plus of these beads is that they do not fade over time. It should be remembered that transparent beads are best strung on a colorless fishing line. Otherwise, the thread will show through the base. Beads of blue, blue, purple and green colors are especially popular among buyers.

• Transparent beads with a silver line. Small beads are made of tinted glass. The middle of each of them is painted in a shade of "silver". Thanks to this, the beads shine beautifully in the light. Needlewomen like beautiful sets with beads in red, azure and green colors.

• Semi-transparent matte beads. It differs from the rest by its soft and slightly rough surface. Because of this, it is often referred to as grated or frozen. Individual beads appear to be covered with frost. Matte beads in black, white, gray and other colors look very beautiful.

• Natural opaque beads. In addition to translucent beads, the company's assortment also includes opaque beads. It is also called opaque or ceramic. It looks beautiful and very neat. The palette of colors is very large. On sale you can find beads from light beige to dark brown or bright green.

• Opaque matte beads. It looks no less beautiful than translucent. There are both light and dark shades on sale. It makes beautiful jewelry and various decorative trifles.

• Colored metallic. This is another kind of opaque beads. It differs in a pleasant glossy shine. Most often it is used to create various accessories or decor items. In addition, embroiderers like it very much.

• Iris... This is the name of the opaque beads with a colored iridescent coating. The color is also often called gasoline. The color of the coating really resembles a little bit of a gasoline film on the surface of the water.

• Gold beads. To create it, transparent colorless glass is covered with a "gold" paint. The individual beads look really luxurious. Sets of beads with such an unusual coating are used by many to create flowers and gift figures.

High-quality Czech beads from Preciosa are bought with pleasure by most people who are fond of different types of creativity.

• Floristics. Beads of all colors and shapes can be used to create unique bouquets, boutonnieres and wreaths. Ready-made crafts are suitable for home decoration, outfit or look for a photo shoot.

• Embroidery. This hobby is suitable for both beginners and experienced needlewomen. High-quality beads from Preciosa can be used both for creating your own unique paintings and for embroidery according to ready-made patterns.

• Clothing decor. Using beads of a flesh or bright shade, needlewomen can decorate dresses, blouses and even linen with their own hands. The beads adhere perfectly to the surface of the fabric and do not scratch the skin.

• Creation of decor items. Various decorative figures can be weaved from colored beads.The finished crafts also often look like real works of art and are even on display at various exhibitions.

Beads from Preciosa really deserve the attention of buyers. These are high-quality and time-tested products. Therefore, it can be bought by both novice craftsmen and more experienced needlewomen.