clay beads

Molded terracotta spheres

Clay beads are small decorative objects made from shaped and fired clay, used in jewelry, crafts, and ornamentation.

They range from simple handmade pieces to elaborate painted or glazed designs.

Archaeological finds of clay beads date back thousands of years, making them among the oldest forms of personal adornment: She strung the clay beads into a necklace.

Related

glaze · stringing · necklace · earthenware · molding · firing · air dry · crafts · folk art · craft supplies · jewelry making · polymer · African · turquoise · pendant · jewelry · artisan · ancient

Opposites
material composition

clay beadsglass beads

Small ornamental spheres

plastic beads · metal beads · crystal beads · wooden beads · stone beads

value/preciousness

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Spherical precious metal ornaments

silver beads · pearl beads · jade beads · Swarovski crystals · amber beads

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G