6mm Mixed Pastel Square Beads [50]
Style: G1876
Beads per lot: 50
Cost per bead: 7 cents
Bead material: Glass
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Size/shape: 6mm square, about 3mm thick.
Colors/description: Mixed opaque pastel colors: cream white, pink, blue, green, lavender. The inner bead is white, so the color is all on the surface.
Hole size: 1mm (estimated).
Defects: The beads appear to be in good shape, although I have noticed some beads with specks of dirt. Also, the color is applied to the surface, and on a few beads I have seen patterns or swirls in the color.
How photographed: At the window in natural daylight.
Comments: The surface of the beads is unusual. It has a little shine in it, but not much. Yet it isn't dull enough to call the beads matte. In short, I would say that the beads have a dull sheen.
These beads are definitely laid back. The colors are not intense. What makes them interesting is the mix of colors.
My picture is not a very good picture. It is too dark, yet it is also somewhat washed out. There are too many light reflections in it.
Date first posted: January 6, 2011
Supplier: E
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