CZECH FIREPOLISH GLASS BEADS 12MM ROUND SIAM RUBY AB/10

Czech Fire Polished Beads. Color: Siam Ruby AB. 12mm Round. 10 Beads. In color Siam Ruby AB, AB or Aurora Borealis finish is a translucent rainbow finish applied to 50% of the beads' surface. In Czech Fire Polished beads, the shape called Round is actually more of an oval. Fire Polished beads are glass beads that are faceted by machine. The edges and surface are then given a softer, polished look by placing the beads in hot ovens or over open flames. By virtue of this process, Fire Polished beads are all slightly different from each other; this adds to their charm. Unlike Austrian faceted crystals, Fire Polished beads contain no lead. It is the heat polishing process that gives them their soft glow and brilliance. Colors may vary from dye lot to dye lot, so it is best to buy sufficient beads for your project all at one time. Measurements: 11.8-12mm long, 11.5mm wide. Quantity: 10 beads, which is just over 4 1/2 inches of beads when strung.