In the arts and crafts hobby of beading many creative items may be created such as jewelry by utilizing the crafter's own beads designs. The application of different colored and shaped beads is used with the crafter's own techniques to make items that can either be displayed or worn such as decorative wall hangings, purses, and hair and clothing accessories. 

Many like to give away their creation as a personalized gift to friends and relatives. There are also many different publications dedicated solely to the art of beading such as books, magazines, and beading patterns.

While some crafters prefer to make their own beads designs, there are also many pattern books available which have the designs and instructions for creating and decorating many different things. Of the many different types of beads available including plastic and glass beads , decorative or designer glass beads are becoming increasingly popular as they come in different shapes such as, flowers, frogs, hearts, and butterflies.

Whether you are experienced in the art of beading or are new to this craft, you can find a huge selection available on website stores such as Amazon with all the materials needed for beading as well as publications with beads designs.