Bead Colors

Bead Colors

Glass beads that are offered on the site come in a variety of colors, sizes, finishes and texture. Opaque refers to the color and reflects a non-transparent finish. The color runs throughout the bead and is not restricted to only the surface coloration. The basic colors can all be found in opaque. The site lists all of the standard colors and a range of mixed variation.

Bigbeads.com, also offers color palette mixes in hues of blue, green, red, and earth tones. This choice option will help a crafter obtain a nice selection and range in colors without the expense of larger quantities. However if a large project specifies, then we also carry the larger quantity at an affordable cost. Transparent beads allow light to penetrate into the glass. Different angles may reflect the appearance of many shades for a color. To enhance the transparent appearance a white thread may be chosen. The bead will reveal the light color running through them, which can change the color drastically. A matched colored thread may enhance or darken a transparent bead. Some beads may be transparent and be lined with a color. These types of finishes help to hide the thread running through as well as provide depth in coloration.

A matte finish gives a bead a frosty or frosted appearance. The process of converting a bead from shiny to matte removes the smooth finish and gives the glass beads a semi rough texture. The matte finish can be applied to any color, and we offer a nice selection. This style can be matched to the primary opaque color, and compliments a finished piece of art. The matte finish also reveals richness in tone. The color reminds me of creaminess and a delicate softness that can create a second depth to appearance. The beads are also considered traditional coloration as they can give the warmth of refinement in antiquity or conservative charm.

Metallic finishes are bright and highly polished. The smooth and slick appearance gives off a dazzling brightness. The beads in this category often run higher in cost due to the contributing materials used in making them. Some beads contain metals that help them acquire the coloration.  The high luster glass sparkles generously, reflecting with many triangulations; light nicely resonates. Metallic beads can add glitz and sparkle to many craft applications. An outfit, a bracelet, or dancing regalia will dance without much movement.