Beadwork Glossary A - C

AB
A definition of the term "AB" as it applies of off-loom beadweaving and beadwork.

Arms' Span of Beading Thread
The definition of "arms' span" or "arm span" as used in beadweaving.

Aurora Borealis
A definition of the term "Aurora Borealis" as it applies to beadwork.

Automatic Brick Stitch Decrease
Learn why brick is commonly described as having automatic decreases, and how to keep your beadwork even by avoiding them.

Base Ring
The glossary definition of a beaded base ring.

Bead Identification Number
The definition of "bead identification number," or "bead I.D. number," as it applies to seed and cylinder beads.

Bead Reamer
This is the definition of "bead reamer," a tool used for enlarging and smoothing bead holes. This article is part of the Beadwork Glossary on About.com.

Bead Soup
What is bead soup? This glossary entry tells you what bead soup really is.

Bead Stopper
A definition of the term "Bead Stopper".

Beading Awl
This is the glossary definition of "beading awl." It is a simple tool which makes several beading tasks easier.

Beading Form
A definition of the term "beading form" as used in beadweaving.

Beading Wire
The definition of "beading wire" -- also called "bead stringing wire" and "beading cable" -- as it applies to making beaded jewelry.

Bugle Beads
This article defines bugle beads and provides information about bugle bead sizing, use, and availability.

Cabochon
A definition of the term "cabochon" as it related to beadwork and beaded jewelry making.

Circular Beadwork
Find out what is meant by the term "circular beadwork."

Clam Shell Bead Tip
The definition of a clam shell bead tip jewelry finding.

Cube Beads
This is a definition of "cube beads," along with some facts about their uses and availability.

Cut Beads
Learn the differences between one-cut, two-cut, and three-cut beads.

CzechMates Beads
The definition of CzechMates tile beads.