These flat flowers are made of pressed glass from the Czech Republic. The colors in these glass beads are extremely vibrant and consistent from batch to batch. This particular flat flower shape is popular because you get to view the whole design when strung. Use these Czech glass flower beads for accents to any of your jewelry projects. There are also many other uses for these great beads! With the ability to lay flat you could easily sew them onto clothing and accessories for a nice touch. Combine with Japanese toho beads and Swarovski crystals to embellish just about anything. Make reading fun by hanging these from our bookmarks, using different colors for every reader. However you choose to use these flowers, you are sure to be pleased with the outcome.