Glass Beads: Ancient Art Form Still Graces Jewelry of Today - By: Lewis Jewlers, 2009-12-15

For more than 5,000 years, decorative glass beads have been in existence. In fact, it is one of the most ancient forms of art known to mankind. Archaeological evidence points to its earliest existence in Mesopotamia as early as 2340 B.C. With the discovery of fire came various methods to create these tiny ornaments, such as "core-forming," which used a metal mandrel with pieces of glass held over a flame. As the glass warmed and softened, the bead makers would wrap it around the mandrel, creating intricate beads.

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