Question

Whats is glass bead ? How it form ? ​

Answer 1

Glass beads are made of silica and other minerals melted at a high temperature to form a thick, viscous liquid. The liquid is molded into the desired shape and hardens as it cools.

Answer 2

Beads vary greatly in size, shape, color, and the material from which they are made. ... Glass beads are made of silica and other minerals melted at a high temperature to form a thick, viscous liquid. The liquid is molded into the desired shape and hardens as it cools.

There are a number different ways of making beads from glass. The three principle methods are described in this chapter. Beads can be made

by winding molten glass to form a bead (Wound); or

by drawing molten glass to form a long thin tube, which can then be cut into many beads, (Drawn); or

by placing glass in moulds and heating in a kiln until it fuses together (Fused)