Beadwork Glossary D - O

Donut
A definition of the term "Donut" as it applies to beadwork and beaded jewelry making.

Double-Strand Beadweaving
The definition of "double-strand" beadweaving.

Drop Beads
This is the definition of "drop beads." It includes information about drop bead uses, drop bead sizes, and how drop beads differ from magatamas.

Farfalle Beads
Facts about farfalle beads such as what they are, how they are used and their history.

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

Herringbone Stitch Spine
Learn what it means when beading instructions refer to a "spine" in Ndebele herringbone stitch beadwork.

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

Jump Ring
The definition of "jump ring" as it's used in beading and jewelry making.

Lampwork Bead
What is a lampwork bead? This is the definition of a lampwork bead.

Link Bead in Beaded Netting
This is the defintion of "link bead" as it is sometimes used in beaded netting tutorials.

Loom Beadweaving
Learn what is meant by the term "loom beadweaving."

Low Bead
This is the definition of "low bead" as it is used in bead weaving.

Magatama Beads
This is the definition of "magatama" as it applies to glass beads and how they are used in beadwork.

Open Beading Stitch
Learn what it means when a beadweaving stitch is described as an "open stitch."