How durable are beads?
That depends on the bead, although you should know that glass, as hard as it is, can be scratched and worn with use. A bracelet which is constantly knocking against objects will not wear as well as a necklace which rests against your blouse. The quality of the glass, as well as the addition of metallic pigments and other ingredients, can make the surface more or less resistant to damage. The most durable beads are those which have all the color and other effects inside the glass. Beads with colors and affects applied to the surface are less durable. That includes: – plastic-coated or painted beads (even if they are fire-polished after being coated) – beads with sprayed on AB coatings – beads with colored or metallic linings (i.e., colored paint or silver in the holes) However, please note that some coatings are heat-sealed to the bead, and such beads should be very durable. I am opening a bead shop and I would like to use Purebeads as a supplier. It is important that you understand tha
