Seed Beads

1. "H" (cut beads): usually the same size a seed beads, but with 6 sizes. Hexagonal or an irregular cut. The flat surface causes more light to shine from the bead.
2. Bugle Beads: shaped like a tube, smooth or with 6 sides. Sizes from from 2mm to 40mm. Light also reflects very well off of a bugle bead.
3. Roundel: these are more donut shaped, with a center hold. They're available in both smooth and faceted form. Many times they're set with rhinestones.
4. Faceted Beads: lots of shapes and sizes, but they all have flat surface either cut or molded in a regular pattern.
5. Drop: any bead shaped like a pear, with a hole at the narrow end or lengthwise through the bead.
6. Fancy: anything not listed above, but with a hole that you can sew through.
   
   
   

Pearls

1. Freshwater: suppose to look like Rice Krispies! Can be tinted or natural
2. Cultured: real pearls, but started by human hands
3. Baroque: irregularly shaped pearls
4. Costume: fake pearls. Do not dry clean. Do not iron. Do Not Use!
   
   

Sequins

1. Cups: disc shaped, center hole, domed.
2. Flat: same as cups, but not domed.
3. Paillets: disc shaped, the hole is close up to one edge. Most times flat.
4. Fancy: anything not listed above. All materials, sizes and shapes. Check before using for color and material stability.
   
   

Sew On Jewels and Rhinestones

1. Jewels: flat backs, with a mirror finish on the back. Sew in place by using the holes drilled in them.   Remember, don't use the plastic ones.
2. Sew on Rhinestones: most times round in shape, secured in a metal bracket. There are two or more channels on the back to pass your thread through. Check the metal; try to use only stainless to avoid it rusting.