<h1><strong>BEAD WORK </strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Definition of Beads</li> <li>Uses of Beads</li> <li>Production of Beads</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Definition of Beads</strong></h2> Beads are small perforated objects made of different material, colours, shapes and sizes that may be strung into necklaces and bracelets or attached to clothing or furnishings. The word ‘bead’ is derived from Middle English <em>‘bede’</em> meaning ‘prayer’ and was originally applied to prayer beads, or rosaries. <h2><strong>Uses of Beads</strong></h2> Beads are used for the following:

<h1><strong>MOSAICS</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning of Mosaic</li> <li>Materials and Tools in Making Mosaic</li> <li>The Production of Mosaic Work</li> <li>Uses of Mosaic</li> </ol> <br> <h2><strong>Meaning of Mosaic</strong></h2> Mosaic is a type of inlaid design composed of stones, metals, glass, beads etc generally used for decoration. Mosaic is one of the most durable forms of decorative art of embellishing or decorating a surface such as floor or wall. Mosaics have a rough texture. <br> <h2><strong>Materials and Tools in Making Mosaic</strong></h2> Materials and tools for making mosaic include beads, stones, pebbles, glasses, broken bottles, dress buttons, glue, gum, paint brush, knife, pair of scissors, ruler, plywood, hardwood and strawboard.