Millefiori Glass Beads
Millefiori glass bead is a magnificent
glass bead whose production started in the late nineteenth century.
Literally it means "thousand flowers" which is reflective of the
true nature of the bead.

Millefiori glass beads are entirely made up of cane slices which are
combined together and are wound around the rod, which is later converted
into a spherical shape. The beads have complex patterns and endless designs,
which reflects the multi step process involved in its co
Process for Making Millefiori Glass Beads
The manufacturing of millefiori glass bead is based on the "mosaic
technique" in which glasses of different colors are arrange together
with sufficient heat, in order to allow them to fuse together. Later on,
these glasses are melted onto the surface of a bead. The resulting pattern
resembles either flower, or some abstract pattern or realistic scenes.
Popular Forms of Millefiori Glass Beads
Millefiori beads are gracefully colorful and eternally wonderful. They
exists in all colors and once they becomes part of the jewelery, they can
transform a person into a beautiful work of art. The millefiori bead can be
given any number of shapes and sizes like circular, oval cylindrical,
square, pea shape etc. These beads are used for the decoration purposes and
making ornaments. Ornaments of these beads like necklace, chains, bracelets
and earrings, with pleasing designs are beautiful and suit the aesthetic
taste of the wearer.