August 6, 2010, Newsletter Issue #253: Smooth or Rough Finish Silver Beads

Tip of the Week

When you look for silver beads for your project, you'll find two finishes. Smooth, shiny silver beads are the type of silver many people are familiar with. Often these small polished beads serve as accent pieces for larger gemstone or silver beads. The other finish you'll find is a rough finish, where the beads are less shiny and have texture to them. Most dealers carry many different types of beads in both these finishes, along with findings that match. When you find beads you like that can work in many different designs, ask your dealer if they give quantity discounts, and buy enough for all your design needs at once.

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