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Q: What is an AB finish? A: “AB,” or Aurora Borealis, is a bead treatment inspired by Northern Lights. It is a coating (usually on one side) applied to glass beads that creates a rainbow or iridescent effect. The effect was invented in 1955 by Swarovski in partnership with Christian Dior. Have a question you’d […]
The cutting edge of innovation; for the first time the Japanese TOHO seed bead company has paired up with the Czech glass industry to create seed beads with beautiful Czech glass finishes.