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Blinged Out License Plate Frame

I work at Artbeads.com. I wanted to add some bling to my little car, so I got a few license plate frames and some Swarovski Flatback Rhinestones. I used the colors Cobalt, Light Sapphire AB, and Light Siam for these 3 frames. I can’t decide on which one I really like–they all look great!! – […]

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What is an AB finish?

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 […]

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