How long do finishes last on Miyuki seed beads? Miyuki shared their durability information using this chart. See below for descriptions of each finish.
Finish |
Basic Explanation |
Colors may change or fade due to bright sun (UV light) or deteriorate with time |
Colors may rub off from friction or contact with skin acid |
Colors will alter or fade from dry cleaning or exposure to strong solvents |
Ceylon |
Luster coating or inside coloring of opalescent beads |
No problem with regular use |
No problem with regular use |
No problem with regular use |
Duracoat® |
Durable clear coating on dyed or galvanized beads |
No problem with regular use |
There may be a problem with individual use over time |
There may be a problem with durability with individual use |
Dyed Color |
Dyed color on the surface of the beads |
Some issues with durability by individual use |
Not highly durable, care is required for use |
Not highly durable, care is required for use |
Galvanized |
Metal plating on the surface of beads--often silver |
Some issues with durability by individual use |
Not highly durable, care is required for use |
Not highly durable, care is required for use |
Gold Luster or Glazed Luster |
Special luster glazed or gold luster glazed finishes |
Not highly durable, care is required for use |
Some issues with durability by individual use |
Some issues with durability by individual use |
Inside Color (Color-Lined) |
Dyed color inside the hole of beads |
Some issues with durability by individual use |
No problem with regular use |
Not highly durable, care is required for use |
Luster |
Standard clear luster coating |
No problem with regular use |
No problem with regular use |
No problem with regular use |
Metal Lined |
Metal lining inside the hole of beads--often silver, gold or copper |
Some issues with durability by individual use |
Some issues with durability by individual use |
Some issues with durability by individual use |
Metallic |
Gunmetal, iris or bronze finish |
No problem with regular use |
No problem with regular use |
No problem with regular use |
Rainbow (AB Coating) |
Rainbow or AB (aurora borealis) coating on the outside of beads |
No problem with regular use |
No problem with regular use |
No problem with regular use |
Silk |
Silk white color with satin finish |
No problem with regular use |
No problem with regular use |
No problem with regular use |
Sol-Gel |
Color applied through a specialized coating treatment. |
No problem with regular use |
No problem with regular use |
Some issues with durability |
Metal Plated |
Special metal platings on the outside of the bead such as silver, gold, nickel, and copper |
No problem with regular use |
Some issues with durability by individual use |
No problem with regular use |