Ekho was designed to offer features of both reduction and striking colors.  Ekho can retain a pearlescent luster under encasement, while striking during normal beadmaking operations.  For best results, Work Hot, Cool, Reduce, and Encase.  Melting the clear encasement using a cool flame will encourage a "mother of pearl" luster, while reheating the encased Ekho will further develop the struck tones.