ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Murano beads

Alright kiddo, so let's talk about Murano beads. Have you ever seen those pretty, colorful beads that people wear on necklaces or bracelets? Well, Murano beads are a special kind of bead that are made in a place called Murano, which is a small island in Italy.

To make a Murano bead, first, someone will get some glass and heat it up really hot until it becomes gooey and melts. Then they will use a tool called a "mandrel" that looks like a long stick to shape the melted glass into the shape of a bead. They can add different colors and designs to the bead while they are making it by using special tools to add more melted glass.

After they have made the bead, it needs to cool down and harden so that it can be used. Once it is cool, it is usually polished to make it shiny and smooth.

Murano beads are special because they are made in such a specific way by people who have been making them for hundreds of years. They are also really pretty and can be used to make all kinds of different jewelry.