Plastic vs. Lucite Beads Home

Plastic vs. Lucite Beads Home


Working with beads can be a fantastic creative outlet for individuals. It is additionally a great way to unwind and enjoying working with your hands. Beaded jewelry and accessories make excellent gifts, and you will love showing off your unique works of art, each one of which is custom made with your own hands. You can easily discover everything you need to start making your own designs and creations at The Corner Flower Bead Stand. There you can find a wide variety of supplies to help you get started at creating your own crafts, jewelry, and accessories. There's simply no end to what you can conceive and create with these fun and beautiful beads.



Two of the most popular types of beads are Lucite flower beads and vintage plastic flower beads. You are able to find both for your next project at The Corner Flower Bead Stand. Precisely what is the difference between the two? With numerous different options, that's a fantastic question, and the bead experts can easily assist you in making an informed decision. The evolution of Lucite and plastic beads in fact plays a fascinating part in American history.



Lucite was first developed in the 1930s for use in a variety of practical applications through World War II. Since first becoming popular for use in jewelry in the '50s and '60s, Lucite beads have remained a reliable choice for crafters and fashion designers, even as other uses for the material because less popular. The material remains popular today, with a wide variety of vintage Lucite flower beads available on the market. These types of beads are truly a part of Americana, and additionally they add a nice flair to any project you are working on. They are still a dazzling raw material that you can easily turn into a beautiful craft item, whether you are giving the item as a gift or you are offering it as part of your jewelry selection. Show off your classic style with vintage flower beads from The Corner Flower Bead Stand and make an impression on your friends, family, and customers. Given market trends, plastic beads are far more widespread in today's world.



Although some companies have started producing imitation reproductions of Lucite beads utilizing plastic, The Corner Flower Bead Stand continues to offer an authentic product. They carry vintage West German Lucite so that you may achieve an ageless style. Plastic flower beads are effortless to work with, and they come in a wide variety of styles and colors to help you achieve the perfect look no matter what you are working on.



Lucite and plastic beads are the two most popular types of materials you will find at The Corner Flower Bead Stand. The company provides a unique selection of supplies and inventory to help you create stunning, fabulous craft projects, accessories, and jewelry, no matter what the occasion. A free gift is included with every order. Spend $15 or more and shipping is free. Offers like this on eclectic, exclusive vintage West German Lucite beads cannot be found anywhere else. Make sure to visit The Corner Flower Bead stand whenever you need jewelry supplies.

New Video on Vimeo

Had problems with this one on youtube so I thought we would give Vimeo a try. Its about

Vintage Lucite Flower Beads.

Video Link:

http://vimeo.com/18728349

New youtube

We finished another video and its up on youtube for everyone to see. This one took us a few hours to produce.

We called it - 18mm Lucite Lily Flower Beads

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqvfDAbIGHM

Aspen / African Violet Leaf Beads

Sheer Mahogany Brown Aspen Leaf Beads

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I am so excited to have gotten my hands on these! These are the sweetest little vintage lucite bell flowers I've ever seen!


These are new/old stock from Europe (West Germany) and so minty mint! They are so delicate looking and make the most melodic sound when tossed around in your hand - just like a miniature windchime.


I was able to purchase the entire inventory from a long ago closed shop, and hopefully others will be interested and enjoy them as much as I am.

http://www.cornerflowerbeadstand.com/

What Makes a Bead VINTAGE?

In the bead world, I always imagined that the definition should read something like “an era when bead makers used delicious colors, multiple shapes and materials to make little masterpieces for us to covet in the years ahead”.
A small object, usually round and containing a hole, for stringing, collecting, fondling and possessing creating bits of happiness to drool over.
Aside from wine, cars, memorabilia and other things, the word vintage can vary based on the subject matter as well as the individuals you speak with. Within the beading industry, its mostly agreed to that vintage beads should be at least 30 years old, give or take 5 years.

Seed Beads

New category added 5/30/10 - Jablonex Seed Beads by Ornela for your intricate creations!
Perfect for weaving and loom work.