Czech Fire Polished Glass, 4mm Faceted Round Beads, 50 Piece Strand, Opaque Luster Mix

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. In Czech fire polished beads, the shape called 'round' is actually more of an oval. Color: Opaque Luster Mix Measurements: 4mm long, 3.8mm wide. The holes are less than 1mm in diameter. Quantity: 50 beads, which is approximately 8 inches of beads when strung.