Bead Island Individually hand-crafted polymer-clay beads

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Beads have been of significance to mankind throughout the ages. One of the first forms of currency, beads were traded in Africa for anything from food to slaves. Beads have always been used in traditional ceremonies and for adornment throughout time. Beads are one of the earliest objects mankind was known to produce, turning up quite regularly on ancient archeological sites. Beads play an integral role in the history of our artistic development.

Welcome To Bead Island

Individually hand-crafted polymer-clay beads, made in the beautiful Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Made using the age old "Millefori" bead-making techniques of Italy with a dash of new technology and a pinch of artistic license, these beads bear a slight resemblance to the so-called "AFRICAN TRADE BEADS" that have roamed our planet for centuries.

The 'bead-artist", having had years of experience with her own hair-wrapping business, started making beads through necessity, which led to increased levels of design which has led to BEAD ISLAND. The jewellery-making (bracelets, anklets, necklaces) or larger holes for hair wraps, plaits, or all-over hair braids, or hair-extensions.

These hand-made beads could also be incorporated easily into jewellery that has been fashioned specifically for sale in surf board and surf clothing outlets. Specific designs, logos and lettering can also be reproduced in the polymer clay. Corporate logos... almost anything is possible.