Finishes Defined
Aurora Borealis (AB) - 1/2 coat metallic finish that adds a prismatic effect to the surface of the bead. The beads are placed in an oven where a chemical reaction between metals produces fumes that adhere to the exposed surfaces of the bead.
Matte - Tumbled to create a subdued look. The surface texture of a bead depends on the length of time it is tumbled. Instead of being tumble polished to a bright shine, the matte finish creates a soft appearance or glow to the bead. Throughout the tumbling process the surface alternates from being matted to polished and it is up to the manufacturing experts to calculate the perfect tumbling time. The matted effect can also be created by dipping the beads into an acid solution.
Matte AB - A combination of the above coatings. The beads are first coated with an AB finish and then dipped into an acid solution to take away the shine. This combination brings out the prismatic color refraction of the AB finish and the rough texture of the matted bead creates a mesmerizing glow and an unbelievable depth to the bead.
Luster - Durable, transparent, glossy color coating on glass beads that is heat treated like a glaze. These coatings are usually applied to a crystal or jet based bead; however there are limitless combinations that are becoming increasingly popular. On light beads a luster coating may add only a subtle hint of color, whereas dark beads may have the complete opposite effect. Some examples include:
Picasso - A luster coating that appears more speckled and spotty; giving the bead a natural, earthy appearance. The color can vary from light yellow to dark brown with underlying color variations. Some base bead colors, such as opaque beige, blue or white allow the picasso finish to take on a raku pottery look.
| Color # | Color | Suggested Matches | |
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| 03849-14413 | Black/White Beige Luster | 03000-14413 Chalk Orange Luster | 23980 Jet |
| 03849-14449 | Black/White Grey Luster | 03000-14449 Chalk Jet Luster | 23980 Jet |
| 03849-14459 | Black/White Green Luster | 03000-14459 Chalk Green Luster | 23980 Jet |
| 03849-14464 | Black/White Blue Luster | 03000-14464 Chalk Blue Luster | 23980 Jet |
| 03849-14494 | Black/White Lilac Luster | 03000-14494 Chalk Lilac Luster | 23980 Jet |
| 03849-14495 | Black/White Red Luster | 03000-14495 Chalk Red Luster | 23980-14495 Jet Green/Red Luster |
| 03849-15695 | Black/White Bronze Luster | 03000-15695 Chalk Senegal Brown/Purple | 23980-15695 Jet Senegal Brown/Purple |
| 03849-15726 | Black/White Vega Luster | 03000-15726 Chalk Vega Luster | 23980-15726 Jet Vega Luster |
| 03849-86805 | Black/White Dark Travertine | 03000-86805 Chalk Dark Travertine | 23980-86805 Jet Dark Travertine |
| 33413 | Navy/Ivory Opaque | 33400 Navy Opaque | 13020 Ivory Opaque |
| 33413-14400 | Navy/Ivory Luster | 33400-14400 Navy Luster | 13020-14400 Opaque Ivory Luster |
| 33413-15695 | Navy/Ivory Bronze Luster | 33400-14400 Navy Luster | 13020-14400 Opaque Ivory Luster |
| 33413-28703 | Navy/Ivory Full AB | 33400 Navy Opaque | 13020 Opaque Ivory |
| 33413-28773 | Navy/Ivory Matte AB | 33400 Navy Opaque | 13020 Opaque Ivory |
| 33413-84110 | Navy/Ivory Matt Op | 33400-84110 Navy Matte Opaque | 13020 Opaque Ivory |
| 33413-84400 | Navy/Ivory Matte Luster | 33400-84400 Navy Matte Opaque Luster | 13020-14400 Opaque Ivory Luster |
| 33413-86800 | Navy/Ivory Travertine | 33400-43400 Navy Picasso | 03000-86805 Chalk Dark Travertine |
| 63132 | Green Turq./Ivory Opaque | 63130 Turquoise Green | 13020 Opaque Ivory |
| 63132-14400 | Green Turq./Ivory Luster | 63130-14400 Turquoise Green White Luster | 13020-14400 Opaque Ivory White Luster |
| 63132-14495 | Green Turq./Ivory Red Luster | 63130-14495 Turquoise Green Red Luster | 03000-14495 Chalk Red Luster |
| 63132-15001 | Green Turq./Ivory Nebula | 63130-15001 Nebula Turquoise Green | 13020-15001 Nebula Ivory |
| 63132-43400 | Green Turq./Ivory Picasso | 63130-43400 Turquoise Green Picasso | 03000-65401 Chalk Lazure White |
| 63132-85001 | Green Turq./Ivory Nebula Matte | 63130-85001 Nebula Turquoise Green Matte | 13020-85001 Nebula Ivory Matte |
| 63132-86805 | Green Turq./Ivory Dk. Travertine | 63130-86805 Turquoise Green Dark Travertine | 03000-86805 Chalk Dark Travertine |
Return Policy
Final sale on clearance items. As is condition, No returns.