Beads on the Menu: Food Inspires A Banquet of Shaped Beads

Maybe it’s the foodie in me, or maybe I was just hungry. Either way, the more I learned about shaped beads, the more I noticed how many of them were named after nuts, fruits, candies, and other tasty morsels. The list-maker in me began to keep track.

When you think of the central role food plays in our lives, it makes sense that we use it as a common point of reference. From the mundane chore of quelling a constantly rumbling stomach to the lovingly-prepared feasts that celebrate our most-cherished traditions, food is a pillar in our lives as individuals and as a society. We have “onion” domes in Eastern Orthodox architecture, the “Milky” Way Galaxy in our heavens, “hamburger” buttons on our websites, and so-called “Oreo” cows (technically the Belted Galloway breed) in our pastures, so why wouldn’t we also describe our bead shapes with the sensory-rich vocabulary of food?

Let’s take a look at what’s on our shaped beads menu. We’ll start with some appetizers, move into savory items, and finish up with some sweets.

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Bon Appétit!

If reading this blog post has sharpened your appetite, now is the perfect time to create something mouthwatering with your favorite food-related beads. While you’re at it, you’ll probably want to rustle up a snack with actual sustenance too!

Do you know any other shaped bead names inspired by food? Please share them in the comments below.

Go be creative!
Tamara Kula
Producer, Bead & Jewelry Group

Featured Image: Food metaphors provide a shared reference point for so many topics — beads included!

Get your Gourmet On with Food-Inspired Beads!