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What is the difference between seed bead finishes such as matte, inside color, transparent, etc.?

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What is the difference between seed bead finishes such as matte, inside color, transparent, etc.?

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AB (Aurora Borealis) – This finish is achieved by placing a pastel multicolored coating on the surface of the bead. Ceylon – A pearl luster finish. Sometimes the color of this bead fades when exposed to strong sunlight. Inside Color – The surface layer is clear while the color adhered to the inside shows through the clear layer. Iris – An iridescent coating with multiple hues, usually on dark, opaque beads Luster – Transparent, opal or opaque beads with a transparent, uniform, slightly shiny finish that is usually permanent. Finishes may be white, colored or even gold. Matte – A finish that has a dulled or less shiny, perhaps frosty appearance. Light does not reflect off the surface as it does with a highly polished surface. Matte beads have a velvety or frosted surface. You can matte finish your own beads with Dip N’Etch. Matte iridescent beads are both iridescent and matte. These cannot be etched to make simply matte. Metallic or Galvanized – A shiny, very reflective coating that giv

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