fire polished beads

Fire polish beads are round, faceted glass beads. These beads are a less expensive alternative to hand-cut faceted glass or crystal. They derive their name from the final step in their manufacturing process: first, the glass is poured into round bead molds, and then they are faceted with a grinding wheel. The faceted beads are then poured onto trays and briefly reheated just long enough to melt the surface, "polishing" out any surface texture from the grinding wheel. Fire Polished beads are used in many bead weaving patterns and they’re also great for stringing.

These beads are available with Czech Shield. Czech Shield is a clear coating that has been specially developed to add increased colour durability and protection to traditional Czech beads. Think of it as the Czech equivalent to Miyuki’s duracoat. All Czech Shield products are identified with a symbol bearing the Czech flag in the corner of their picture.

  • 4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead (Czech Shield) - Pearl Shine Azuro
    $2.77

    4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead (Czech Shield) - Pearl Shine Azuro

    FPCS4PSA

    4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead (Czech Shield) - Pearl Shine Azuro

    $2.77
  • 8mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal AB
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    $1.12

    8mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal AB

    FI-8CAB

    8mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal AB

    $1.12
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  • 4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Jet Bronze
    $1.94

    4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Jet Bronze

    FI-4JB

    4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Jet Bronze

    $1.94
  • 4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Vitrail
    $1.34

    4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Vitrail

    FI-4CV

    4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Vitrail

    $1.34
  • 4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Jet Argentic Full
    $1.49

    4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Jet Argentic Full

    FI-4JAF

    4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Jet Argentic Full

    $1.49
  • 4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal AB
    $1.34

    4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal AB

    FI-4CAB

    4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal AB

    $1.34
  • 3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Rose Metallic Ice
    $4.34

    3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Rose Metallic Ice

    FI-3CRMI

    3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Rose Metallic Ice

    $4.34
  • 2mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Jet Capri Gold
    $5.24

    2mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Jet Capri Gold

    FI-2JCG

    2mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Jet Capri Gold

    $5.24
  • 3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Jet Bronze
    $2.24

    3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Jet Bronze

    FI-3JB

    3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Jet Bronze

    $2.24
  • 3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Vitrail
    $2.24

    3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Vitrail

    FI-3CV

    3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Vitrail

    $2.24
  • 3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Pink Metallic Ice
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    $3.74

    3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Pink Metallic Ice

    FI-3CPMI

    3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Pink Metallic Ice

    $3.74
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  • 8mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Rose
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    $1.64

    8mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Rose

    FI-8CR

    8mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Rose

    $1.64
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  • 3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Aqua Metallic Ice
    $3.74

    3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Aqua Metallic Ice

    FI-3CAMI

    3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Aqua Metallic Ice

    $3.74
  • 3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Labrador Full
    $2.24

    3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Labrador Full

    FI-3CLF

    3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Labrador Full

    $2.24
  • 2mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Full Chrome
    $4.12

    2mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Full Chrome

    FI-2CFC

    2mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Full Chrome

    $4.12
  • 3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Etched Capri Gold Full
    $3.37

    3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Etched Capri Gold Full

    FI-3CECGF

    3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Etched Capri Gold Full

    $3.37
  • 4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Aqua Metallic Ice
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    $2.24

    4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Aqua Metallic Ice

    FI-4CAMI

    4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Aqua Metallic Ice

    $2.24
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  • 4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead (Czech Shield) - Metal Luster Purple
    $2.84
  • 8mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Red
    $1.34

    8mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Red

    FI-8R

    8mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Red

    $1.34
  • 4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Jet Hematite
    $1.34

    4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Jet Hematite

    FI-4JH

    4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Jet Hematite

    $1.34
  • 3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Silver Rainbow
    $2.24

    3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Silver Rainbow

    FI-3CSR

    3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Silver Rainbow

    $2.24
  • 4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Rose Metallic Ice
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    $1.87

    4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Rose Metallic Ice

    FI-4CRMI

    4mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Rose Metallic Ice

    $1.87
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  • 3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Apricot Metallic Ice
    $4.34

    3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Apricot Metallic Ice

    FI-3CAPMI

    3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Apricot Metallic Ice

    $4.34
  • 3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Peach Metallic Ice
    $4.34

    3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Peach Metallic Ice

    FI-3CPEMI

    3mm FIRE POLISHED Bead - Crystal Peach Metallic Ice

    $4.34