Bead Finish and Coloring Terms Explained
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Opaque:
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Bead is not transparent.
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Iridescent:
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Same as Rainbow or Aurora Borealis (AB). Surface treatment gives a rainbow finish.
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Luster:
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A shiny white or color finish on the surface of an opaque bead.
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Ceylon:
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A lustered finish on Transparent beads that gives a pearlized effect.
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Gold Luster:
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A gold finish that creates a subtle gold highlight on the bead.
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Matte:
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A frosted surface with very rich, deep colors.
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Dyed:
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Transparent beads that have been dyed. These may fade with extended exposure to sunlight, or excessive rubbing.
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Color Lined:
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Transparent beads that have had an opaque color applied to the inside of the bead. Also called "Inside Color".
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Galvanized:
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Beads are plated with zinc. If rubbed hard, the color may rub off.
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Metallic:
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Beads are heated and treated with oxidized tin.
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Silver or Gold Metallic:
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Beads are heated and treated with gold or silver, creating a very bright finish.
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Silver Lined:
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Transparent beads that have been lined with silver. A very sparkly look.
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Bronze:
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Beads are coated with gold and other materials and then heated.
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