{"title":"Brown Czech Glass Beads","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"4mm-round-100-brown-vintage-czech-agate-glass-beads","title":"4mm Round (100) - Brown - Vintage Czech Agate Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t286pc\"\u003eSwirled, opaque, or semi-opaque, imitating natural stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t286pc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003e, these beads are truly unique.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCzech agate-style beads are known for their variegated, swirled appearance that mimics natural gemstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt took me more than an hour of researching to finally find the correct description for this style of bead.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSuch satisfaction when I finally discovered their history!\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHere is what I found (on the internet):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePressed glass Czech \"agate-style\" beads are crafted using a traditional, multi-stage, and semi-automated process that combines heat, pressure, and tumbling to create beads with swirled colours that mimic natural agate stones. To achieve the veined, swirled look of agate, special glass canes (rods) are used. These rods often have varied colour densities or, in some cases, multiple colours, which, when melted and pressed together, create the distinctive, layered appearance.\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=SmF6pb_q\/TKHnVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"SmF6pb_r,SmF6pb_s\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This process, primarily based in the Czech Republic, involves melting glass rods, pressing them into molds, tumbling them for smoothness, and often applying finishes to achieve the desired lustre and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMeasurements:  4mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114597013,"sku":"GB090","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230426_155304copy.jpg?v=1682739753"},{"product_id":"15mm-nugget-10-dark-brown-swirl-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"15mm Nugget (10) - Dark Brown Swirl - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eOh the swirls in this one are so mysterious!  Definitely a feature bead!  What will you dream up to make with these pieces of gorgeousness?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  15mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  10\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114599205,"sku":"GB096","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230426_151451copy.jpg?v=1682739779"},{"product_id":"16x14-flat-twist-10-brown-vintage-czech-agate-glass-beads","title":"16x14 Flat Twist (10) - Brown - Vintage Czech Agate Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t286pc\"\u003eSwirled, opaque, or semi-opaque, imitating natural stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t286pc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003e, these beads are truly unique.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCzech agate-style beads are known for their variegated, swirled appearance that mimics natural gemstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003eIt took me more than an hour of researching to finally find the correct description for this style of bead.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSuch satisfaction when I finally discovered their history!\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHere is what I found (on the internet):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePressed glass Czech \"agate-style\" beads are crafted using a traditional, multi-stage, and semi-automated process that combines heat, pressure, and tumbling to create beads with swirled colours that mimic natural agate stones. To achieve the veined, swirled look of agate, special glass canes (rods) are used. These rods often have varied colour densities or, in some cases, multiple colours, which, when melted and pressed together, create the distinctive, layered appearance.\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=SmF6pb_q\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-wiz-uids=\"SmF6pb_r,SmF6pb_s\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This process, primarily based in the Czech Republic, involves melting glass rods, pressing them into molds, tumbling them for smoothness, and often applying finishes to achieve the desired lustre and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMeasurements:  16mm long x 14mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114601801,"sku":"GB085","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230426_145154copy.jpg?v=1682739381"},{"product_id":"12x10mm-flat-twist-10-caramel-vintage-czech-agate-glass-beads","title":"12x10mm Flat Twist (10) - Caramel - Vintage Czech Agate Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t286pc\"\u003eSwirled, opaque, or semi-opaque, imitating natural stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t286pc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003e, these beads are truly unique.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCzech agate-style beads are known for their variegated, swirled appearance that mimics natural gemstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003eIt took me more than an hour of researching to finally find the correct description for this style of bead.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSuch satisfaction when I finally discovered their history!\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHere is what I found (on the internet):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePressed glass Czech \"agate-style\" beads are crafted using a traditional, multi-stage, and semi-automated process that combines heat, pressure, and tumbling to create beads with swirled colours that mimic natural agate stones. To achieve the veined, swirled look of agate, special glass canes (rods) are used. These rods often have varied colour densities or, in some cases, multiple colours, which, when melted and pressed together, create the distinctive, layered appearance.\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=SmF6pb_q\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-wiz-uids=\"SmF6pb_r,SmF6pb_s\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This process, primarily based in the Czech Republic, involves melting glass rods, pressing them into molds, tumbling them for smoothness, and often applying finishes to achieve the desired lustre and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMeasurements:  12mm long x 10mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114606621,"sku":"GB089\/A","price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20231018_145228copy.jpg?v=1697688090"},{"product_id":"10mm-round-25-tortoise-shell-givre-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"10mm Round (25) - Tortoise Shell Givre - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eHard to find - always stunning - tortoise shell amber coloured transparent glass with black glass throughout.  Make something special!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Givre’ is a French word which means ‘frosted’.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eNot all beads given this title are actually frosted – some are transparent glass, but basically all givre beads have a colour within a colour – or sometimes even multiple colours – usually within a clear transparent glass. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThis bead is a stunning example of 'givre' patterning.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eRound beads like these are the very basis of making great pieces.  Just the right size for bracelet making and, of course, for anywhere else you need a stunning unusual bead like these.  Make some beautiful items - these beads will help tie in your other colour beads for a great effect. Round pressed glass beads like these are often called Druks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eMeasurements:  10mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114610209,"sku":"GB024","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230426_154632copy.jpg?v=1682738977"},{"product_id":"4mm-round-100-transparent-brown-frosted-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"4mm Round (100) - Transparent Brown Frosted - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the most darling brown shade with a daring frosty coating for something really interesting on your projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound beads like these are the very basis of making great pieces.  These little lovely beads fit in anywhere, any time, and are often called Druks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  4mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114611901,"sku":"GB605","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230509_132933copy.jpg?v=1683782980"},{"product_id":"13x7mm-rice-25-dark-cream-picasso-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"13x7mm Rice (25) -  Dark Cream Picasso - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Picasso Finish - Rice Shape Beads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from a white base of glass with a brown coating, these beads originate from Czechoslovakia in the 1970s.  They have a gloss finish and will give any project you use them on a definite touch of class!  The classic shape will look great on a necklace, bracelet or on earrings, being small enough to team up with another bead separating them.  Using a small bead to separate the main 'star' of the show, allows each \u0026amp; every bead to really shine - you'll be surprised at the difference your necklace will show if you use this method!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Picasso way of finishing a bead gives a speckled spotty effect, a really earthy look whilst the lustre enhances the coating, making this effect a really interesting bead to use - no two beads will ever be identical!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  13mm long x 7mm wide with a 0.7mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43748223746260,"sku":"GB044 x25","price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/e594f246-0b16-45ce-bd0a-15fa98b715b5copy_4315f542-59d9-4bec-a342-2985ded5a3ba.jpg?v=1772184927"},{"product_id":"23x7mm-rice-10-dark-cream-w-brown-picasso-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"23x7mm Rice (10) - Dark Cream w. 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 They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43636864975060,"sku":"GB042","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230426_155143copy.jpg?v=1682739110"},{"product_id":"15x10mm-nugget-10-cream-w-pink-bubble-glaze-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"15x10mm Nugget (10) -  Cream w. 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Brown Picasso - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Picasso Finish - 5 sided Rondelle Shape Beads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from a white base of glass with a brown coating, these beads originate from Czechoslovakia in the 1970s.  They have a gloss finish and will give any project you use them on a definite touch of class!  The classic shape will look great on a necklace, bracelet or on earrings, being small enough to team up with another bead separating them.  Using a small bead to separate the main 'star' of the show, allows each \u0026amp; every bead to really shine - you'll be surprised at the difference your necklace will show if you use this method!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe picasso way of finishing a bead gives a speckled spotty effect, a really earthy look whilst the lustre enhances the coating, making this effect a really interesting bead to use - no two beads will ever be identical!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShape:  Rondelle - it's a shape of bead that looks like it's a round bead that has been slightly flattened.  They are great for a spacer bead, to sit in between other larger beads.  Also fabulous for earrings!  The beads are 5 sided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 5mm from hole to hole x 12mm wide with a 0.7mm threading hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43636947583188,"sku":"GB046 x25","price":12.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230426_154503copy_333b1450-c1fb-43dd-8606-2bd51e17f80a.jpg?v=1682739168"},{"product_id":"9x7mm-capsule-25-milk-chocolate-brown-opaque-lustre-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"9x7mm Capsule (25) - Milk Chocolate Brown Opaque Lustre - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat a colour!  These will look great with natural tones, or darker browns, even pinks will go with this colour.  They do look edible don't they?!  Yummy milk chocolate!  What will you do with this pack of beads?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese shiny and lustrous beads are really old stock from more than 20 years ago.  Such gorgeous colours - only the Czech can do red like this!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurement: 9mm long x 7mm wide with a threading hole of about .8mm.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43639092805844,"sku":"GB058","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/1327c116-32e8-44d0-8196-3c3566216c71.jpg?v=1771644209"},{"product_id":"25x6mm-column-minaret-10-caramel-w-brown-picasso-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"25x6mm Column Minaret (10) - Caramel w. Brown Picasso - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMinaret beads often feature intricate designs or shapes such as bottle necks, columns or ornate cylinders, reflecting the architectural minaret, which serves as a beacon.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOften called the \u003ci\u003eimām\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eyad \u003c\/i\u003e(hand), is the final, largest piece of a prayer chain that connects to the tassel. It signifies the 100\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e (commonly used in 33 or 99-bead sets), secret name of Allah.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUse these beads to make, repair or beautify existing Islamic prayer beads, or as part of a handmade customized set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe picasso way of finishing a bead gives a speckled spotty effect, a really earthy look whilst the lustre enhances the coating, making this effect a really interesting bead to use - no two beads will ever be identical!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads originate from Czechoslovakia in the 1970s.  They have a gloss finish and will give any project you use them on a definite touch of class! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMeasurements:  25mm long x 6mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eQuantity per pack:  10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia. You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43639103586516,"sku":"GB059","price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230426_154054copy.jpg?v=1682739204"},{"product_id":"28x7mm-column-minaret-10-toffee-brown-swirl-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"28x7mm Column Minaret (10) - Toffee Brown Swirl - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHow gorgeous are the swirls within the glass on these beads - no-one can do beads like the Czech Republic!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMinaret beads often feature intricate designs or shapes such as bottle necks, columns or ornate cylinders, reflecting the architectural minaret, which serves as a beacon.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOften called the \u003ci\u003eimām\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eyad \u003c\/i\u003e(hand), is the final, largest piece of a prayer chain that connects to the tassel. It signifies the 100\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e (commonly used in 33 or 99-bead sets), secret name of Allah.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUse these beads to make, repair or beautify existing Islamic prayer beads, or as part of a handmade customized set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMeasurements:  28mm long x 7mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eQuantity per pack:  10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia. You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43639118889172,"sku":"GB063","price":11.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230426_152703copy.jpg?v=1682739253"},{"product_id":"27x7mm-column-minaret-10-brown-picasso-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"27x7mm Column Minaret (10) - Brown Picasso - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMinaret beads often feature intricate designs or shapes such as bottle necks, columns or ornate cylinders, reflecting the architectural minaret, which serves as a beacon.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOften called the \u003ci\u003eimām\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eyad \u003c\/i\u003e(hand), is the final, largest piece of a prayer chain that connects to the tassel. It signifies the 100\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e (commonly used in 33 or 99-bead sets), secret name of Allah.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUse these beads to make, repair or beautify existing Islamic prayer beads, or as part of a handmade customized set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Picasso way of finishing a bead gives a speckled spotty effect, a really earthy look whilst the lustre enhances the coating, making this effect a really interesting bead to use - no two beads will ever be identical!\u003cbr\u003eThese beads originate from Czechoslovakia in the 1970s.  They have a gloss finish and will give any project you use them on a definite touch of class!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMeasurements:  27mm long x 7mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eQuantity per pack:  10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia. You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43645275504852,"sku":"GB065","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230426_150622copy.jpg?v=1682739279"},{"product_id":"4mm-round-100-brown-picasso-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"4mm Round (100) - Brown Picasso - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you want a really interesting small bead in your beading box, you won't be able to go past this stunning pack of little beadies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe picasso way of finishing a bead gives a speckled spotty effect, a really earthy look whilst the lustre enhances the coating, making this effect a really interesting bead to use - no two beads will ever be identical!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads originate from Czechoslovakia in the 1970s.  They have a gloss finish and will give any project you use them on a definite touch of class!  Round pressed glass beads like these are often called Druks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  4mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43645276192980,"sku":"GB068 N\/S","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/7ea573ed-5d21-4f46-8fab-60b3ade4654acopy.jpg?v=1772185164"},{"product_id":"25x8mm-spear-10-caramel-toffee-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"25x8mm Spear (10) - Caramel Toffee - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are spear type of shapes, but could be classed as Minaret beads.  Look at the yummy colour!  Mesmerising swirls of browns - good enough to eat!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  4 sided long column style bead, 25mm long x 8mm with a threading hole of about 0.08mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  10\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMinaret beads often feature intricate designs or shapes such as bottle necks, columns or ornate cylinders, reflecting the architectural minaret, which serves as a beacon.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOften called the \u003ci\u003eimām\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eyad \u003c\/i\u003e(hand), is the final, largest piece of a prayer chain that connects to the tassel. It signifies the 100\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e (commonly used in 33 or 99-bead sets), secret name of Allah.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUse these beads to make, repair or beautify existing Islamic prayer beads, or as part of a handmade customized set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia. You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43645278060756,"sku":"GB074","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230426_154844copy.jpg?v=1682739300"},{"product_id":"23x9mm-column-minaret-10-brown-swirl-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"23x9mm Column Minaret (10) - Brown Swirl - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe swirling glass colours in these beads can almost mesmerise you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMinaret beads often feature intricate designs or shapes such as bottle necks, columns or ornate cylinders, reflecting the architectural minaret, which serves as a beacon.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOften called the \u003ci\u003eimām\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eyad \u003c\/i\u003e(hand), is the final, largest piece of a prayer chain that connects to the tassel. It signifies the 100\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e (commonly used in 33 or 99-bead sets), secret name of Allah.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUse these beads to make, repair or beautify existing Islamic prayer beads, or as part of a handmade customized set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMeasurements:  23mm long x 9mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eQuantity per pack:  10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia. You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43645280157908,"sku":"GB075","price":11.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20240402_120012copy.jpg?v=1712100997"},{"product_id":"8mm-dimpled-round-25-opaque-caramel-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"8mm Dimpled Round (25) - Opaque Caramel - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat a funny surface on these beads - very unusual dimpled effect - where will you use these on your projects?  Super cute and very different to the everyday round bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  8mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43654892781780,"sku":"GB083","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230426_154206copy.jpg?v=1682739341"},{"product_id":"10mm-pinched-round-10-brown-vintage-czech-agate-glass-beads","title":"10mm Pinched Round (10) - Brown - Vintage Czech Agate Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t286pc\"\u003eHere is a unique shaped bead - what will you design with these little cuties?!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t286pc\"\u003eSwirled, opaque, or semi-opaque, imitating natural stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t286pc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003e, these beads are truly unique.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCzech agate-style beads are known for their variegated, swirled appearance that mimics natural gemstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003eIt took me more than an hour of researching to finally find the correct description for this style of bead.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSuch satisfaction when I finally discovered their history!\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHere is what I found (on the internet):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePressed glass Czech \"agate-style\" beads are crafted using a traditional, multi-stage, and semi-automated process that combines heat, pressure, and tumbling to create beads with swirled colours that mimic natural agate stones. To achieve the veined, swirled look of agate, special glass canes (rods) are used. These rods often have varied colour densities or, in some cases, multiple colours, which, when melted and pressed together, create the distinctive, layered appearance.\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=SmF6pb_q\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-wiz-uids=\"SmF6pb_r,SmF6pb_s\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This process, primarily based in the Czech Republic, involves melting glass rods, pressing them into molds, tumbling them for smoothness, and often applying finishes to achieve the desired lustre and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  10mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43654895173844,"sku":"GB086","price":9.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230426_145314copy.jpg?v=1682739438"},{"product_id":"12x7mm-rice-25-caramel-toffee-swirl-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"12x7mm Rice (25) - Caramel Toffee Swirl - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eMy gosh these look really edible and yum!  The beads are so smooth to the touch, and such obvious high quality - they will enhance any design you choose to use them with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  12mm long x 7mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43654897041620,"sku":"GB087","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230425_162859copy.jpg?v=1682467304"},{"product_id":"6mm-round-50-brown-picasso-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"6mm Round (50) - Brown Picasso - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe picasso way of finishing a bead gives a speckled spotty effect, a really earthy look whilst the lustre enhances the coating, making this effect a really interesting bead to use - no two beads will ever be identical!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads originate from Czechoslovakia in the 1970s.  They have a gloss finish and will give any project you use them on a definite touch of class!  The classic shape will look great on a necklace, bracelet or on earrings, being small enough to team up with another bead separating them.  Using a small bead to separate the main 'star' of the show, allows each \u0026amp; every bead to really shine - you'll be surprised at the difference your necklace will show if you use this method!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  6mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43654899761364,"sku":"GB088","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230425_162451copy.jpg?v=1682467341"},{"product_id":"18x14mm-shield-10-cream-w-pink-bubble-glaze-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"18x14mm Shield (10) - Cream w. Pink Bubble Glaze - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoating:  Bubble Glaze - mid century modern (around 1950) or possibly the surface is called Travertine.  We aren't really positive about this one, except to say they are an exceptionally beautiful bead - definitely a feature bead for your high quality designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:  18mm long x 14mm wide x about 7mm thick with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity per pack:  10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43654915915988,"sku":"GB092 N\/S","price":13.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/products\/GB092GROUPcopy.jpg?v=1680302418"},{"product_id":"8mm-round-25-dark-brown-vintage-czech-agate-glass-beads","title":"8mm Round (25) - Dark Brown - Vintage Czech Agate Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t286pc\"\u003eSwirled, opaque, or semi-opaque, imitating natural stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t286pc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003e, these beads are truly unique.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCzech agate-style beads are known for their variegated, swirled appearance that mimics natural gemstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt took me more than an hour of researching to finally find the correct description for this style of bead.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSuch satisfaction when I finally discovered their history!\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHere is what I found (on the internet):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePressed glass Czech \"agate-style\" beads are crafted using a traditional, multi-stage, and semi-automated process that combines heat, pressure, and tumbling to create beads with swirled colours that mimic natural agate stones. To achieve the veined, swirled look of agate, special glass canes (rods) are used. These rods often have varied colour densities or, in some cases, multiple colours, which, when melted and pressed together, create the distinctive, layered appearance.\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=SmF6pb_q\/TKHnVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"SmF6pb_r,SmF6pb_s\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This process, primarily based in the Czech Republic, involves melting glass rods, pressing them into molds, tumbling them for smoothness, and often applying finishes to achieve the desired lustre and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMeasurements:  8mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43658607231188,"sku":"GB099","price":12.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230426_155635copy.jpg?v=1682739803"},{"product_id":"6mm-round-50-brown-vintage-czech-agate-glass-beads","title":"6mm Round (50) - Brown - Vintage Czech Agate Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t286pc\"\u003eSwirled, opaque, or semi-opaque, imitating natural stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t286pc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003e, these beads are truly unique.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCzech agate-style beads are known for their variegated, swirled appearance that mimics natural gemstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt took me more than an hour of researching to finally find the correct description for this style of bead.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSuch satisfaction when I finally discovered their history!\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHere is what I found (on the internet):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePressed glass Czech \"agate-style\" beads are crafted using a traditional, multi-stage, and semi-automated process that combines heat, pressure, and tumbling to create beads with swirled colours that mimic natural agate stones. To achieve the veined, swirled look of agate, special glass canes (rods) are used. These rods often have varied colour densities or, in some cases, multiple colours, which, when melted and pressed together, create the distinctive, layered appearance.\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=SmF6pb_q\/TKHnVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"SmF6pb_r,SmF6pb_s\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This process, primarily based in the Czech Republic, involves melting glass rods, pressing them into molds, tumbling them for smoothness, and often applying finishes to achieve the desired lustre and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMeasurements:  6mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43658609131732,"sku":"GB101","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230510_155629copy.jpg?v=1683783534"},{"product_id":"7mm-round-50-dark-brown-vintage-czech-agate-glass-beads","title":"7mm Round (50) - Dark Brown - Vintage Czech Agate Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t286pc\"\u003eSwirled, opaque, or semi-opaque, imitating natural stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t286pc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003e, these beads are truly unique.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCzech agate-style beads are known for their variegated, swirled appearance that mimics natural gemstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003eIt took me more than an hour of researching to finally find the correct description for this style of bead.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSuch satisfaction when I finally discovered their history!\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHere is what I found (on the internet):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePressed glass Czech \"agate-style\" beads are crafted using a traditional, multi-stage, and semi-automated process that combines heat, pressure, and tumbling to create beads with swirled colours that mimic natural agate stones. To achieve the veined, swirled look of agate, special glass canes (rods) are used. These rods often have varied colour densities or, in some cases, multiple colours, which, when melted and pressed together, create the distinctive, layered appearance.\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=SmF6pb_q\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-wiz-uids=\"SmF6pb_r,SmF6pb_s\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This process, primarily based in the Czech Republic, involves melting glass rods, pressing them into molds, tumbling them for smoothness, and often applying finishes to achieve the desired lustre and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  7mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43658609623252,"sku":"GB102","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230509_124605copy.jpg?v=1683783484"},{"product_id":"8mm-round-25-brown-picasso-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"8mm Round  (25) - Brown Picasso - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003ePicasso is a really favourited bead in the jewellery making world!   Very unusual and no two beads will ever look the same.  What an interesting process must be used to make these beads!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe picasso way of finishing a bead gives a speckled spotty effect, a really earthy look whilst the lustre enhances the coating, making this effect a really interesting bead to use - no two beads will ever be identical!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads originate from Czechoslovakia in the 1970s.  They have a gloss finish and will give any project you use them on a definite touch of class!  The classic shape will look great on a necklace, bracelet or on earrings, being small enough to team up with another bead separating them.  Using a small bead to separate the main 'star' of the show, allows each \u0026amp; every bead to really shine - you'll be surprised at the difference your necklace will show if you use this method!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  8mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43658613260500,"sku":"GB120","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230509_135635copy.jpg?v=1683707286"},{"product_id":"4mm-round-100-caramel-frost-ab-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"4mm Round (100) - Caramel Frost AB - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe photo does these beads no justice at all.  The shiny ab coating catches your eye, but so does the muted brown.  Every time you wear these beads they will look different as they move around.  Quite an unusual matte bead - it will quickly become a favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound beads like these are the very basis of making great pieces.  these little lovely beads fit in anywhere, any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  4mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  100\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43694709014740,"sku":"GB237","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20240418_131117copy.jpg?v=1713426509"},{"product_id":"4mm-round-100-brown-iris-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"4mm Round (100) - Brown Iris - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is not to love about this shade of brown purple green iris finish!?  Every time you look at your piece it will look different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound pressed beads like these are often called Druks.  Round beads like these are the very basis of making great pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  4mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  100\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43694711111892,"sku":"GB550A","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/products\/20230322_150833copy_05ca3cb7-a1e7-4c04-9d48-536c6b0e14c1.jpg?v=1680306057"},{"product_id":"9x11mm-facet-round-brown-transparent-w-silver-lustre-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"9x11mm Facet Round (10) - Brown Transparent w. 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You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43702026895572,"sku":"GB182 N\/S","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/GB182.jpg?v=1776227828"},{"product_id":"8x5mm-flat-oval-25-bronze-lustre-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"8x5mm Flat Oval (25) - Bronze Lustre - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eShiny and bold, these beads will be a wonderful addition to your projects.  The coppery bronze finish is high lustre and the size and shape are perfect for any style of jewellery making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  8mm long x 5mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43704130896084,"sku":"GB315","price":6.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/products\/20230322_145843copy.jpg?v=1770721538"},{"product_id":"27x7mm-column-minaret-10-dark-brown-opaque-swirl-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"27x7mm Column Minaret (10) - Dark Brown Opaque Swirl - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMinaret beads often feature intricate designs or shapes such as bottle necks, columns or ornate cylinders, reflecting the architectural minaret, which serves as a beacon.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOften called the \u003ci\u003eimām\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eyad \u003c\/i\u003e(hand), is the final, largest piece of a prayer chain that connects to the tassel. It signifies the 100\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e (commonly used in 33 or 99-bead sets), secret name of Allah.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUse these beads to make, repair or beautify existing Islamic prayer beads, or as part of a handmade customized set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMeasurements:  27mm long x 7mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eQuantity per pack:  10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia. You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43704531976404,"sku":"GB108","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230509_124414copy.jpg?v=1686530668"},{"product_id":"12x7mm-rice-25-dark-brown-opaque-picasso-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"12x7mm Rice (25) - Dark Brown Opaque Picasso - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese smooth shiny little beads really have their game going!  You will love even just the feel of them!  Thread them on any of your jewellery pieces for a stunning result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe picasso way of finishing a bead gives a speckled spotty effect, a really earthy look whilst the lustre enhances the coating, making this effect a really interesting bead to use - no two beads will ever be identical!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads originate from Czechoslovakia in the 1970s.  They have a gloss finish and will give any project you use them on a definite touch of class!  The classic shape will look great on a necklace, bracelet or on earrings, being small enough to team up with another bead separating them.  Using a small bead to separate the main 'star' of the show, allows each \u0026amp; every bead to really shine - you'll be surprised at the difference your necklace will show if you use this method!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  12mm long x 7mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43704532402388,"sku":"GB109","price":12.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230509_134217copy.jpg?v=1683707228"},{"product_id":"16x13mm-twist-10-dark-brown-vintage-czech-agate-glass-beads","title":"16x13mm Twist (10) - Dark Brown - Vintage Czech Agate Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t286pc\"\u003eSwirled, opaque, or semi-opaque, imitating natural stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t286pc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003e, these beads are truly unique.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCzech agate-style beads are known for their variegated, swirled appearance that mimics natural gemstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003eIt took me more than an hour of researching to finally find the correct description for this style of bead.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSuch satisfaction when I finally discovered their history!\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHere is what I found (on the internet):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePressed glass Czech \"agate-style\" beads are crafted using a traditional, multi-stage, and semi-automated process that combines heat, pressure, and tumbling to create beads with swirled colours that mimic natural agate stones. To achieve the veined, swirled look of agate, special glass canes (rods) are used. These rods often have varied colour densities or, in some cases, multiple colours, which, when melted and pressed together, create the distinctive, layered appearance.\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=SmF6pb_q\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-wiz-uids=\"SmF6pb_r,SmF6pb_s\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This process, primarily based in the Czech Republic, involves melting glass rods, pressing them into molds, tumbling them for smoothness, and often applying finishes to achieve the desired lustre and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  16mm long x 13mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43704532566228,"sku":"GB105","price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20231018_145041copy.jpg?v=1697687906"},{"product_id":"10x7-5mm-barrel-25-mushroom-opaque-lustre-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"10x7.5mm Barrel (25) - Mushroom Opaque Lustre - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn unusual shape - make something great with these!  Smooth and very edible looking!  What a fantastic colour for you to work with - we've named it 'mushroom' because it isn't quite brown, or red, or anything else that's a colour name!  Use on their own strung together, or in between other interesting beads or with a small spacer to separate them.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  10mm long x 7.5mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43704532697300,"sku":"GB113","price":12.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230509_124720copy.jpg?v=1683706795"},{"product_id":"6x9mm-rondelle-25-brown-vintage-czech-agate-glass-beads","title":"6x9mm Rondelle (25) - Brown - Vintage Czech Agate Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t286pc\"\u003eSwirled, opaque, or semi-opaque, imitating natural stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t286pc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003e, these beads are truly unique.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCzech agate-style beads are known for their variegated, swirled appearance that mimics natural gemstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt took me more than an hour of researching to finally find the correct description for this style of bead.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSuch satisfaction when I finally discovered their history!\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHere is what I found (on the internet):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePressed glass Czech \"agate-style\" beads are crafted using a traditional, multi-stage, and semi-automated process that combines heat, pressure, and tumbling to create beads with swirled colours that mimic natural agate stones. To achieve the veined, swirled look of agate, special glass canes (rods) are used. These rods often have varied colour densities or, in some cases, multiple colours, which, when melted and pressed together, create the distinctive, layered appearance.\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=SmF6pb_q\/TKHnVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"SmF6pb_r,SmF6pb_s\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This process, primarily based in the Czech Republic, involves melting glass rods, pressing them into molds, tumbling them for smoothness, and often applying finishes to achieve the desired lustre and colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  6mm from hole to hole x 9mm across x 4mm thick with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43704533057748,"sku":"GB116 x25","price":12.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230510_155450copy_6fa0412e-dbb7-4d49-9cfb-48d8d248f467.jpg?v=1683707267"},{"product_id":"11x6mm-tube-25-beige-opaque-lustre-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"11x6mm Tube (25) - Beige Opaque Lustre - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn unusual shape - make something great with these!  Smooth and very edible looking!  What a fantastic colour for you to work with.  Use on their own strung together, or in between other interesting beads or with a small spacer to separate them.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  11mm long x 6mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43704533156052,"sku":"GB117 N\/S","price":11.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230509_131318copy.jpg?v=1686530640"},{"product_id":"10mm-capped-bicone-10-transparent-amber-w-gold-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"10mm Capped Bicone (10) - Transparent Amber w. 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