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Reflective glass beads, your choice of 3 grades htf
* These are similar to the small glass spheres found in reflective spray paints,
* ( Military spec's. Size 1#3, 170 - 400 mesh, 0.037 - 0.088 mm ).
* The size of these loose beads resembles a fine powder. "Commercial Grade"
* beads can be intermixed at the rate of 7-8 lbs per gallon, or applied topically
* into clear transparent paints, glues, adhesives, etc.
* Apply to your craft projects, homemade signs, bicycle fenders for safety at
* night. Let your imagination wander and apply these to a lot of your personal
* possesions. Also these are good for Fishing Lures and Decals.
_________________________________________ Size # 4 "High-Way Road Sign Grade" Reflective Glass BeadsThis is the Second most common size bought.
* These beads resemble loose sand, and have a Good consistent retro-reflective
* performance, with a refractive index of <1.51, and a roundness of 70%.
* ( Type1T - 01, Military spec's Size #4, 30 - 50 mesh, 0.30 - 0.59 mm ).
* These can be intermixed into clear coatings, transparent or translucent, glues
* and adhesives, or paints at the rate of 5 lbs per gallon, or applied topically to wet
* paint at the rate of 6 lbs to the gallon.
* Your states Hi-Way Department uses this size beads for Signs and Roadway's.
* Of the 3 sizes we have for your choice, most Crafters Projects include this
_________________________________________ Size # 1 "Airport Grade" Reflective Glass BeadsThis is the Third most common size bought, but if your looking formaximum reflection this is the size to get.
* State of the art Reflective Micro-Spheres with a refractive index over 1.51>, and a
* roundness up to 95%, with less than 1% air inclusions for increased clarity and
* retro-reflection, these glass beads resemble #8-9 buckshot.
* ( Military Spec's, Size #1, 12 - 20 mesh, 0.84 - 1.68 mm ).
* This size beads are mainly applied topically to wet paint at the rate of 7 lbs per
* gallon for the best results, but also can be inter-mixed with other coatings also.
