How long does the color on or in a Delica bead last? Some will fade in sunlight. Some will fade if they contact liquid, i.e. perspiration or water. See below for a list of Delica beads and the durability of their colors.
A - Color might fade or change.
B - Color might rub off.
C - Color might change or fade with dry-cleaning.
DB21 | A,B |
DB31 | B |
DB32 | B |
DB34 | B |
DB35 | A,B,C |
DB36 | A,B |
DB37 | A |
DB38 | B |
DB41 through DB48 | A |
DB51 through DB88 | C |
DB181 through DB191 | A |
DB221 | A |
DB233 through DB296 | C |
DB331 | B |
DB334 | B |
DB336 | A,B |
DB410 through DB432 | A,B,C |
DB451 through DB465 | B,C |
DB501, DB502 | B |
DB601 through DB613 | A,C |
DB651 through DB663 | C |
DB681 through DB697 | A,C |
DB771 through DB792 | C |
DB1301 through DB1319 | C |
DB1335 through DB1347 | A,C |
DB1363, DB1371, DB1376, DB1379 | C |
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