With Mother’s Day right around the corner, there’s a lot to prepare and focus on. That’s why Unicorne Beads wants to make sure you’re all set for such a special day. Today, we’re exploring the power of the focal bead and the impact it can have on your designs.
In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at focal beads and how you can use them to create an out of this world design. Join us as we explore what a focal bead is, the different types you can find exclusively at Unicorne Beads, and more (just in time for Mother’s Day!).
What is a Focal Bead?
A focal bead is exactly what it sounds like: a decorative piece used as the center of attention in your beaded design. Whether you’re creating a necklace, bracelet, earrings, or even a keychain, a focal bead helps your piece stand out and draw the eye.
These beads are typically larger than standard beads. For example, in a necklace, the focal bead might be the largest piece hanging at the center of your design. On a keychain, it could be the final bead that dangles below your smaller ones.
There are endless ways to incorporate a focal bead into your designs. Once you understand its purpose, it’s important to experiment, gather inspiration, and discover what style works best for you.
*Jewelry designed by the talented Sarah Young
Purpose & Characteristics
When it comes to your beaded creations, focal beads do much more than just being large and in charge. They serve a variety of purposes that can help your piece grow and sharpen. For example:
Adding A Touch Of You
Even if making a piece for someone else, a focal bead can showcase who you are as an artist and where your aesthetics lie. With there being styles ranging from donut, coin, and hollow crescent tubes, there are many ways to express yourself. Basing it off of colors, patterns, or themes can greatly amplify your design, too.
Quality You Can Trust
Adding a focal bead to your creation can enhance your piece’s longevity. Designs with more structure, durability, and balanced weight tend to hold up better over time. A focal bead can also improve the overall shape and movement of your jewelry, giving it a more polished and intentional look.
Different Types of Focal Beads
Our halo disc beads range from a variety of colors that showcase a mesmerizing blend of different tones and shimmering accents. Yes, these beads are larger with a diameter of 1.5 inches and thickness of 0.24 inches, but we also carry small halo disks glass beads. These could also work as a focal point depending on the other size beads you have!
The flat-banana shaped Unicorne Beads provide the perfect touch of luxury to your jewelry making project. Using such a unique shape will be sure to help you create something truly one-of-a-kind. And lucky for you, each of our strands come with two banana beads!
Our donut beads truly capture the essence and beauty of handmade glass. Each bead is crafted to highlight color, shine, and durability. Similarly to our halo disks, the donut beads come in a much, much smaller size as well!
