Pinch

Pressed glass pinch beads are a type of triangular Czech glass bead with three flattened sides and a single hole, resembling a pinched oval shape. The name "pinch bead" comes from its triangular form, as if the sides have been pinched together to create a unique shape. They are made using the pressed glass technique, where heated glass is pressed into a mold, and are popular for various beading projects including basic stringing, bead weaving, and wirework.