Indulge in playful color with our Cotton Candy Astral Opal™ Beads. Crafted from our premium lab-created synthetic opal, these cheerful beads feature a bold blue base swirling with vibrant flashes of pink, green, and subtle red fire. A whimsical and joyful addition to your collection of jewelry making supplies, they bring festive energy and eye-catching color to every design. Product Specifications Material Astral Opal™ (Lab-Grown Synthetic Opal, 80% Silica, 20% Polymer) Color Play Primary: Blue | Fire: Pink, Green & Red Bead Sizes 3mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm Hole Size 1mm Center Fully Drilled Quantity Sold by the Individual Bead Hardness 4 on the Mohs scale Heat Resistance Up to 250°F / 120°C Why Choose Our Opal Beads? Playful Fire & Color: Carefully grown to display joyful flashes of pink, green, and red against a bright blue base. Unmatched Stability: Astral Opal™ is stabilized to resist cracking, crazing, and yellowing, offering superior durability over natural opal. Perfectly Drilled: Precision-drilled through the center for effortless stringing, wire wrapping, and secure settings. Consistent Quality: A year-long layered growth process ensures each bead is unique while maintaining consistent brightness and saturation. Creative Applications Jewelry Making: Ideal for whimsical bracelets, colorful necklaces, and playful statement earrings. Wire Wrapping: The candy-like color flashes create delightful focal points in wire-wrapped designs. Decorative Crafts: Add cheerful charm to suncatchers, dream catchers, and decorative accents. Fashion Embellishments: Introduce a sweet pop of color to keychains, phone charms, and accessories. Please Note: Astral Opal™ can withstand heat up to approximately 250°F. For best results and to preserve the integrity of your beads, avoid prolonged exposure to high heat. Due to the layered growth process, each bead is unique and color patterns may vary.