I used Aether to encase all the beads that have encasement except for those in the last photo. I hope to create more test beads using Zephyr but my stash of Zephyr is running extremely low. I am happy to say that in addition to all the amazing test batches, Double Helix will be pre-releasing Zephyr at The Gathering too! I am looking forward to stocking up!
Next I will have to try these on different base beads!
OK455 - rod color: slate gray. The encased beads are much more transparent in real life.
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BE456 - rod color: light lavender. The effects are more brighter in real life - this is one of the most difficult one to photograph. Center bead shows BE456 stormed (it doesn't storm well as you can see!)
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BE462 - rod color: medium purple. Rich shimmery effects under encasement are stunning. Center bead shows BE462 stormed.
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BE458 - rod color: dark purple. Unencased beads retain hints of grape purple hues. Center bead shows BE458 stormed.
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OX457 - rod color: chartreuse. Gorgeous golden chartreuse hues with loads of shimmer. OX457 was used as the base of the giant-hole bead on the right.
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OX460 - rod color: olive green. Blue-green capped bead was encased in Zephyr. OX460 was used as the base of the giant-hole bead on the right.
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The bead on the right is also OX459 but encased in Zephyr. I love the blue-green shimmery effects. The other three are the purple tinted luster, from left to right, BE456, BE462, and E458.
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