A beader is someone who uses a mallet and bandsaw to put plastic moulding strips into slotted edges of metal tabletops. If the job order specifies it, a beader will additionally heat the moulding strips in a hot water tank prior to installation. A beader makes a variety of beautiful things out of beads. Beaders often work for furniture manufacturers or tile shops as full-time jobs. Some beaders also own their own businesses. Beading is the art of decorating with gems and other materials. Beads are used to create jewelry, decorative items, and household goods. The word "bead" comes from the Old English word biede, which means "a little stick or twig." In modern usage, the term bead refers to any small object used for decorating clothing, bags, and other items. Gemstones such as diamonds, rubies, and sapphires are used to make jewelry. Bandsaw machines can cut almost any shape out of wood, including circles. These shapes are then used to make lamp bases, candleholders, and various other items. The process called "beading" involves using these gemstones as markers on which to saw patterns. Beaders may use paintbrush handles or dowels instead of bandsaws for some of their work. The first recorded use of "beader" was in 1849. It was used to describe a person who made wooden buttons for clothes.