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Bead Mix Opaque
$297
$495
Unit price
SKU: VE524-OP
VE524-OP: Bead Mix Op 24Inch St is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
This 24-inch strand from India Beads packs an assortment of opaque glass beads in multiple colors and sizes onto a single strand, giving you a ready-to-work mix without the sorting.
Every bead carries a solid, fully saturated color that holds its own — no translucency, no shimmer competing for attention, just clean, grounded hues across the multi-color mix.
Specifications
- Size: Assorted Sizes
- Color: Mix Op 24Inch St (opaque)
- Finish: Opaque
- Material: Glass
- Quantity: 24" Strand
What to make with them
The varied sizes along the strand make it a natural fit for eclectic stringing projects where rhythm and contrast do the design work, and individual beads pull easily for bead embroidery, boho-style knotted pieces, or mixed-media assemblage.
Pickup currently unavailable at 8535 Commerce Place Drive NE Ste A
Description
Glass bead mixtures from India often appear to be dusty. This dusty grey material is called 'kiln wash' or 'slip' and is used to help the bead release from the wire upon which it was formed. Simply rinse your beads off in the sink or wipe off with a piece of cloth to remove the slip.
Additional Details
- MaterialGlass
- FinishOpaque
- Finish VisualsSolid, fully saturated color with no light passing through.
- Finish DurabilityHigh (Permanent)
- Color FamilyMulti Color
- Count per Package24" Strand
- SizeAssorted Sizes
VE524-OP: Bead Mix Op 24Inch St is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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