Czech Fire Polish Glass Beads 3mm Round "Hematite" (50) Czech Fire Polish Glass Beads 3mm Round "Hematite" (50)

Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads. 3mm Round. 50 Beads. In dark steel gray color and finish called "Hematite." Bead surface is coated in a dark steel gray color metallic finish for a nice resemblence to the hematite mineral. In Czech Fire Polished beads, the shape called "Round" is actually more of an oval. Fire Polished beads are glass beads that are faceted by machine. The edges and surface are then given a softer, polished look by placing the beads in hot ovens or over open flames. By virtue of this process, Fire Polished beads are all slightly different from each other; this adds to their charm. Unlike Austrian faceted crystals, Fire Polished beads contain no lead. It is the heat polishing process that gives them their soft glow and brilliance. Colors and finishes may vary from dye lot to dye lot, so it is best to buy sufficient beads for your project all at one time. Measurements: 3MM long, 2.7MM wide. Quantity: 50 beads, which is approximately 5.75 inches of beads when strung. Hole is less than 1mm in diameter.