See How Faceted Glass Beads are Made! | Beading Behind the Scenes

Faceted fire polish glass beads, along with other Czech glass beads are still made using many of the traditional practices, which go back generations. These sparkly beads are a staple for many beaders around the world.

I've been fortunate enough to explore several bead factories in the 'Crystal Valley' in Czechia and get to see beads being born up close!

In my latest video I share with you the incredible process of making sparkly fire polish beads. You'll see how these glass beads are manufactured and how the facets are cut in the Czech glass bead factories...

The Liberec region of Czech Republic is a UNESCO heritage site, known for its glass production which has been happening here for hundreds of years, thanks to the country's natural resources.

Many thanks to GB Beads and Bead Game for letting me film in their factories and for sharing the process with me. And to Jon Kubricht and Jill Wiseman for inviting me to join them on a Czech Bead adventure. You can read more about my travels over on my blog: https://www.pinkhot.co.uk/category/bl...

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I'm Chloe Menage, a UK-based designer who creates vibrant and whimsical beadwoven designs in a riot of colours. As an experienced jewellery designer, I have been a Guest Designer on the JewelleryMaker shopping channel and was previously editor of the popular publication Bead & Jewellery magazine. I have been teaching her colourful projects for more than 15 years and regularly teach beading workshops at craft shops and arts venues around the UK and beyond - as well as virtually from my home studio. I sell my beadwork tutorials through my brand Pinkhot Jewellery.
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