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Cane Beads
Cane Glass Beads (also known as Furnace Glass Beads) are a special type of art bead made using traditional glass working
techniques from Italy that is more often employed to make art glass objects than in bead making. They began to appear back
in the 15th century. The manufacture of these beads requires a large glass furnace (hence the furnace portion of the name)
and a annealing kiln. The cane portion of the name comes from the way in which the beads are made. Different rods of heated
glass (known as canes) are laid out together; the canes are then pulled, cut and shaped.
Cane beads are unique in that
the outer case portion of the bead appears as tiny colored lines, or stripes, incased in what is usually a clear glass (though
newer versions have started to incorporate some slight color into the outer casing). The inner core comes in a variety of
colors giving the outer casing the appearance of being one solid color yet producing a depth not achievable with oridinary
lampworking techniques
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Assortment of six white cane beads. Cane beads were made from
fusing rods, or canes, of colored glass. Like chevrons, they were made in various locations over a long period of time, so
it's hard to pinpoint exactly when and where these beads were made.
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Beautiful set of five green cane beads. Cane beads were made
from fusing rods, or canes, of colored glass. Like chevrons, they were made in various locations over a long period of time,
so it's hard to pinpoint exactly when and where these beads were made.
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This is a great set set of four really awesome cane beads. Unfortunately
the large yellow bead does have a rather large chip out of it, but the quality of the other beads far out weigh the damage
to the one! Besides, it's a rather unusual and unique bead!
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Six yellow cane beads with red stripes. I've seen this style of cane bead referred to as a "melon bead" also.
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Four nice cane beads in a variety of colors.
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Awesome 20" strand of European cane or "melon" beads from Europe strung in Africa and brought to America, making a trip
lasting over 100 years and spanning three continents!
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Lot of six assorted yellow cane or "melon" beads.
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