To etch or not to etch ... you decide!
I'm happy to etch any beads for sale on my site, free of charge. But please bear in mind that once beads are etched, they can't be made shiny again!
Here's a couple of sets that have had the etch treatment, to help you decide.
Etching is a chemical process, it involves soaking the beads in an acid solution to remove the surface shine. I take great care to rinse and neutralise the beads following etching.