- Will the gold color wear off?
- Ion plating bonds a thin gold-tone layer to the stainless steel more durably than standard electroplating. It still wears with heavy friction over time, so keep these beads away from perfumes and abrasive contact.
- What stringing material fits the 1.6 mm hole?
- The 1.6 mm bore takes most beading wire, elastic cord and thin chain. Thick leather cord, macramé rope and large jump rings will not pass through.
- Is this one of each letter A to Z?
- The set has 26 pieces, matching the alphabet, so you get one bead per letter from A to Z. There are no duplicates, so plan designs that use each initial once.
- Are these beads safe for sensitive skin?
- The base is 304 stainless steel, which is widely used in jewelry for its low reactivity. The ion-plated gold layer sits on top, so very sensitive wearers should test a single bead first.
- Can I use them in a bracelet that gets wet?
- Stainless steel resists rust, so brief contact with water is fine. Dry them after washing and avoid chlorine and salt water, which dull the plated finish over time.
- Where is the Ionenplattierung (IP) 304 Edelstahlperlen, golden, Herz mit Brief, Buchstabe a - z, 5.5x6.5x3 mm, Bohrung: 1.6 mm, 26 Stück / Set cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $16.99, as of our latest check.