In this "Better Beaders" episode from PotomacBeads, Allie passes along must-know knowledge about the different popular types of metal beads and metal platings commonly used in the bead & jewelry industry. It is helpful to know the advantages of specific types of metals, and which metal bead or finding finishes will hold up or tarnish over time.
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Allie discusses sterling silver, stainless steel, copper, brass, gold-filled, silver-filled, copper plated, silver plated, gold plated, pewter, and zamak.
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