It is also possible to incorporate other more unusual beads and components in your bead embroidery. Many beaders love to include gemstone, glass or ceramic cabochons; gemstone donuts; and all types of natural beads like coral and tiny sea shells. Coral branches and sticks can be included, as well as lightweight metal beads.
If there is a bead that you want to use in a bead embroidery project, with a little trial and error and a little patience, you can use just about any type of bead that you want to and create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind piece of beaded art.