seed bead

Small round embellishment

A seed bead is a small, uniformly shaped glass bead used in jewelry making, embroidery, and beadwork.

Seed beads are typically round or cylindrical and come in standardized sizes, with smaller numbers indicating larger beads.

They're the workhorses of beading: She stitched seed beads onto the bodice in an intricate floral pattern.

beading

beadwork

Strung ornament craft

stitching · loom · peyote · brick stitch · needlework · pattern · design · thread · wire · crimp

materials

glass

Transparent solid from sand

cylinder · round · matte · metallic · luster · opaque · translucent · iridescent · galvanized · lined

decorative

embellishment

Decorative addition or exaggeration

spangle · trim · edging · motif · embroidery · textile · fabric · garment · costume · headdress

jewelry

necklace

Neck-worn ornament

choker · pendant · ring · chain · clasp · charm · tassel · fringe · centerpiece · accent

colors

palette

Surface for mixing pigments

hues · tints · shades · pastel · neon · saturated · vivid · gradient · ombre · multicolor

Opposites
bead size and prominence

seed beadpony bead

Plastic craft bead, cylindrical

design function

seed beadpendant

Suspended jewelry ornament

cabochon · medallion

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G