Mill Hill gold beads - durability?

I recently bought a few packets of Mill Hill gold beads to use as
spacer and/or accent beads.

I've never used these before. How resistant is the coating to "normal
wear and tear" and physical and chemical "punishment"?

I know some of the Czech metallic beads have coatings that wil rub off
pretty easily, especially those ones with the "rough texture".

Anyone? TIA

I've never used these before. How resistant is the coating to "normal
wear and tear" and physical and chemical "punishment"?

Posting for a lurker friend who doesn't post on the group but still would like
to help:

the answer is mill hill beads are fairly delicate and coatings will wear off -
especially the lined colors! just like delicas...so disappointing to spend so
much time making something, only to have the linings wear out and have your
wire/thread show.

galvanized delicas such as gold, copper etc. hold up nicely. would never think
of exposing any beads to harsh chemicals.


Valerie

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On 30 Nov 2003 03:18:38 GMT, EMOVE (Valerie)
wrote:

I've never used these before. How resistant is the coating to "normal
wear and tear" and physical and chemical "punishment"?

Posting for a lurker friend who doesn't post on the group but still would like
to help:

the answer is mill hill beads are fairly delicate and coatings will wear off -
especially the lined colors! just like delicas...so disappointing to spend so
much time making something, only to have the linings wear out and have your
wire/thread show.

galvanized delicas such as gold, copper etc. hold up nicely. would never think
of exposing any beads to harsh chemicals.

Neither would I, but I was thinking along the lines of "worst case
scenario".

Thanks for your insights.
I might go hunting for delicas...