Strand Czech Glass Firepolish Crystal Beads 6mm jet. Approx 50 beads to 30cm strand

Beadmaking in Czechoslovakia, now Czech Republic has been a traditional craft for centuries. The area known as Bohemia has given its name to the Bohemian Beads.

Fire polished faceted glass is made when the pressed crystals are reheating until the glass starts to melt so any sharp edges are fused smooth.