Round glass beads. Rocals for example on an elastic cord, jewelry wire or thick wire. Make sure that the thickness of the bead needle and the cord or wire correspond to the size of the opening in the bead. For example, with weaving you often have to string two strands of wire through each bead. These small glass beads (also called seed beads) have a long tradition that can be traced back at historical times. The beads are not only used for many different types of kumihimo jewelry, but also to decorate costumes for different cultures around the world. The beads are charming additions to simple bracelets and necklaces. They are also suitable for woven and sewn kumihimo jewelry or edges.