Lustre is a shiny finish on an opaque bead. Ceylon are transparent beads with a lustre finish |
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Transparent beads with an opaque colour applied to the inside |
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Beads plated with zinc. These are Toho's new permanent finish that is 95% more durable than the old finish. |
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Beads with gold coloured lining. The colour may rub off with strong friction. |
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An opaque bead with a marble finish |
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Matt beads have a frosted surface with very rich, deep colours |
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Metallic beads have been heated and then sprayed with oxide tin. Higher Metallic beads are surface coated with gold and then sprayed with oxidised titanium. The gold gives a brighter finish. |
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Rainbow or AB is a finish applied while the bead is hot creating a rainbow effect on the surface |
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Transparent beads lined with silver in either a shiny or matt finish |
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