Cool Bead Shapes: A Fun and Easy Guide to Making Jewelry

Have you ever made a bracelet or necklace with beads? Beads come in all sorts of shapes, and each one is cool in its own way. Let’s check out some bead shapes you can use to make awesome jewelry!

Bicone Beads
These look like two ice cream cones stuck together. They sparkle a lot when light hits them. If you want your jewelry to shine, these beads are perfect!
Rondelle Beads
These beads look like tiny donuts! They’re round on the outside and flat in the middle. You can use them between bigger beads to make your jewelry look neat and even.
SuperDuo Beads
These beads are small and oval-shaped, but here’s the cool part—they have two holes! That makes them fit really well together, and they’re awesome for making patterns.
Round Beads
Just like the name says, these are round like marbles. They come in many sizes and colors. You can use them in almost any project, from bracelets to necklaces.
Oval Beads
Oval beads look like little eggs. You can use them to make your jewelry look fancy and stylish.
Teardrop Beads
These beads look like raindrops—round on one end and pointy on the other. They’re great for making dangling earrings or necklaces.
Cube Beads
Cube beads look like tiny boxes. If you want your jewelry to look modern and cool, cube beads are a great choice!
Bugle Beads
These beads are long and thin, like little straws. They sparkle when light hits them and are fun to use in designs with fringes or lines.
Seed Beads (see Seed Beads: Tiny Treasures for Crafts)
Seed beads are super tiny and come in all sorts of colors. You can make patterns with them or use them to fill in spaces between bigger beads.

There are so many bead shapes to choose from! Each one has something special to offer. Whether you want your jewelry to sparkle, look fancy, or have fun patterns, there’s a bead for you. Try them out and see what cool designs you can create!