Pressed Glass

Pressed glass beads are formed by pressing heated glass, using a mold and a needle to create the hole, which allows for mass production, consistent shapes, and a wide variety of colors, designs, and finishes. Originating in North Bohemia, now the Czech Republic, the process involves dropping molten glass into a mold, after which the beads are cooled and often tumbled in a sand mixture to smooth the surface and polish out mold seams.