Wooden beads make alternative jewellery
Wooden beads can be coloured, stained and natural, but whatever choice you make they will draw attention as being unique.
Turned beads
Beads can be made from most woods and will last for a long time. Some beads can be hand carved, whilst some are turned on a small lathe. The lathe turning will ensure that there is symmetry to the beads, that the depth of the carving is equal and that there are no sharp edges that could catch on clothing. These beads can be threaded and then used as a necklace, a bracelet or anklet. They can also be made small enough for young children to wear. The type of wood that you use will determine the colour of the bead, with beech giving a very light reddish colour whereas mahogany will be deep rich reddish brown.
Painted beads
These are very popular as they can give colour when accessorizing the clothes that you are wearing. They will be painted in lead free paint and will be suitable for children as well as for adults. Traditionally they will be oval or round and again can be threaded through so as to form a necklace, a bracelet or anklet.
Rosaries
Wooden beads are often used in the production of rosaries or prayer beads. In a number of religions it is the practice to have prayer beads that you can carry with you, and you then roll them through your hand whilst you pray or meditate. The most common form of beads is wooden as for Christians there is a connection with the wood of the cross.
Carved animal beads
In the Asian countries where carving skills are high there is a tradition in carving wooden beads in the forms of animals with elephants and frogs as an example. These are very ornate and will add beauty to any necklace.
Carved shapes
Not all beads are round or oval and it is possible to have said a wooden heart carved with maybe a name on it. Other shapes include triangles, bowls and shoes all of which may have a particular significance.
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