Copper Strand of Beads

A dense orange coil that reads as one long, ridged ribbon.

This is a strand of beads. It is copper. Copper is among the oldest metals used for beads, warm in color and soft enough to be shaped by hand. Closely packed tiny discs create a ribbed strand of matte terracotta orange. Edges are chipped and speckled with light spots. The inner end darkens to a deeper red-brown where the beads sit a little smaller.

Very small beads, very serious about staying in line.