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New TierraCast® Finishes

Artbeads.com is now offering TierraCast® beads in two new finishes: black and brass oxide. TierraCast® beads and jewelry components are made of high-quality pewter that has gone through an extensive electroplating process. Each product is 100% lead free and is of the highest craftsmanship. Black Finish The new black finish from TierraCast® has a similar […]

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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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