These gorgeous, shining beads look like solid metal, but are actually lightweight and affordable! Each Metalized Bead starts as an acrylic core, and is electroplated with a gleaming coat of metal. Our selection includes incredibly popular styles that you will love using in your designs in place of heavier, more expensive beads. The antiqued Metalized Beads are created with an additional process that dissolves some of the plating, removing the brightness of the metal finish. These beads appear gently dulled, as with a patina of age. These are extremely versatile, hardy beads, but please be careful with chemicals such as hairspray, perfume and lotion- always put your jewelry on last to preserve its beauty, and the finishes of your beads.
