A fun fact about glass beads is that some of the oldest glass beads ever discovered date back to around 3,500 years ago in Egypt. These ancient beads were made using a technique called "core-forming," where glass was heated and then shaped around a core of sand or clay. The ancient Egyptians were masters of this craft, and their glass beads were often used in jewelry and as decorative elements in clothing. These early beads were typically small and colorful, often featuring intricate designs…
