Coating

Vitrail – term often associated with a specific type of colorful *coating used on beads and crystals, especially in the context of jewelry making. Vitrail coatings create a vibrant, iridescent effect, and the term itself is borrowed from the French word for stained glass.

This coatings typically involve a combination of colors and are designed to mimic the appearance of stained glass windows, which are known for their intricate patterns and vibrant hues. The exact combination of colors in a vitrail coating can vary, but it often includes a mix of blues, purples, greens, and other iridescent tones. On MATUBO beads is primarily pink and green reflection.

“Vitrail” color generally means that they have this special, multi-colored iridescent coating. It’s a popular choice for creating eye-catching and unique jewelry pieces.

*Vacuum coating – A technique which improves beads colouring. It is applied to achieve various effects. MATUBO beads with this coating might have reflective or iridescent surface or additional colour shades.

Vacuum coating process typically involves placing the glass beads in a vacuum chamber, where a coating material is vaporized and then condensed onto the bead’s surface.