Ask the Experts Embellishing Q&A

Hello, what can I use in place of metallic beads for a bit of bling? I find that they tarnish quite quickly. Thank you.

To add a bit of bling to your beadwork, without the worry of tarnish, consider gold-filled beads. Gold fill is rich and lustrous and will never tarnish. Or look into stainless steel, an often overlooked material that offers its own rich luster with no worry of tarnish. Crystal beads also offer amazing bling with a plethora of facets to catch the light. Try crystal beads with an aurora borealis (AB), comet argent light (CAL) or dorado finish for even more bling!

- Patti