What material should I choose?
That depends on what you want in a bracelet! Different materials carry different weights with acrylic and resin being the lightest and natural crystal beads being the heaviest (glass falls somewhere in between). Most of my collection consists of glass beads, so they offer the most variety in color, size and texture. They’re strong enough to withstand most daily activities. If you prefer a super lightweight and flashy accessory, then acrylic/resin is probably the way to go! Although they’re a bit heavier, natural crystal beads can hold incredible energy and I never use dyed or heat treated pieces.
Currently available crystal beads:
amethyst
blue tiger eye
brown tiger eye
caribbean calcite
carnelian
citrine
dalmatian jasper
fluorite
green aventurine
jade
picture jasper
pyrite
rose quartz
sunstone
yellow calcite