| Type: | Czech Fire Polished | | Color: | Western Oasis | | Finish: | Hurricane | | Form: | Round * | | Bead Count: | 100 Loose Beads | | Size: | 4x3.75mm | | Approx Length: | 16" When Strung |
*Czech Fire Polished beads have a slight oval shape. Fire polished beads are a popular type of glass beads which were first made 5 centuries ago with the aim of approximating the appearance of cut gemstones while maintaining the option of stringing the beads. Fire polished beads are faceted by a machine then placed in ovens that have an intense heat and "fires" the facet smooth. The result is a warm flash on each facet. This process makes each fire polished beads slightly different in appearance giving each bead its unique charm. Colors may vary from dye lot to dye lot and appear darker and more intense in larger beads.
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