Seed Beads
Seed bead is one of the most common terms used to describe the tiny glass beads used in beadwork. The name is no doubt attributable to their small size which can resemble roundish plant seeds.
Informally, the term seed bead can apply to any small glass bead. This is why you may sometimes see other styles of beads appended with the term seed beads. However, the name seed bead usually applies to small round glass beads.
Informally, the term seed bead can apply to any small glass bead. This is why you may sometimes see other styles of beads appended with the term seed beads. However, the name seed bead usually applies to small round glass beads.