Blasted with small beads to create a textured surface; appearance depends on the media and process.
What it is
Bead blasting is a finish made by firing fine, round glass beads at a metal surface under air pressure. Unlike the sharp grit used in sandblasting, round beads peen the surface rather than cut it, leaving a smooth, even matte or satin texture. Bead size, pressure and the starting finish depend on the maker.
How it feels in your EDC
A bead-blasted surface feels soft and silky under your fingertips, smoother than sandblasted. It has a clean, uniform, low-glare look that suits modern, minimalist designs. It is a popular base finish on Titanium and Aluminum, and it often serves as the surface before anodizing.
Care & aging
Because the texture is so even, fingerprints, skin oils and fresh scratches can show more than on a stonewashed surface. With daily handling, high-contact areas may slowly burnish to a slight sheen. Wipe it with a dry microfiber cloth, and use a little mild soap for oils. Avoid polishing compounds, which can smooth the texture away.
Also searched as: Bead Blast, 玻璃珠喷砂.
是什么
玻璃珠喷砂（Bead blasting）是用压缩空气把细小的圆形玻璃珠喷射到金属表面。不同于喷砂使用的尖锐砂粒，圆珠是锤击表面而非切削，留下平滑均匀的哑光或缎面纹理。珠子大小、压力和初始表面取决于品牌。
上手感受
玻璃珠喷砂表面指尖触感柔软丝滑，比喷砂更平滑。外观干净、均匀、低眩光，很适合现代极简设计。它是钛和铝常用的基础表面，也常作为阳极氧化前的底面。
保养与老化
由于纹理非常均匀，指纹、皮肤油脂和新划痕会比石洗表面更明显。日常把玩后，常接触的位置可能慢慢磨出淡淡光泽。用干燥的超细纤维布擦拭，油渍可用少量温和的肥皂。避免使用抛光剂，以免磨平纹理。
常用名与搜索名称：Bead Blast、玻璃珠喷砂。
