{"product_id":"botswana-agate-faceted-spiral-twist-natural-stone-beads","title":"Botswana Agate Faceted Spiral Twist Beads Size 8mm Jewelry Making 15 Inch Strand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotswana Agate Faceted Spiral Twist Beads\u003c\/strong\u003e are natural stone beads in grey, white and cream banding shot through with red-brown and soft orange beads, several showing concentric eye rings, cut so the facets wind around each bead in a shallow spiral. Ideal as spacer beads or a full focal strand for bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and layered designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8mm; drill hole approximately 1.2mm with a possible variation of +\/- 0.2mm; centre-drilled, polished faceted spiral twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Botswana Agate, faceted spiral twist shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold per 15 inch strand — approximately 38 beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I make with these?\u003c\/strong\u003e A 15 inch strand of 8mm botswana agate spiral twist beads is enough for a statement bracelet, a short single-strand necklace or several matched earring pairs. The banding reads as a warm neutral, so a strand sits comfortably beside silver, gold filled and copper findings and mixes easily with carnelian, smoky quartz and clear crystal beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the beads vary?\u003c\/strong\u003e Botswana Agate is a natural banded stone, so the width and direction of the grey, white and cream banding differs on every bead, and the number of red-brown and light orange beads changes from strand to strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat stringing material works?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1.2mm hole takes beading wire, nylon thread, thin leather cord and most stretch elastic, so these natural stone beads suit both knotted and strung designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnything else worth knowing?\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the pattern is fine and closely spaced, these hold their detail even at 8mm — useful when you want texture in a bracelet without a bold colour statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every strand is carefully packed to arrive safely, ready to use right away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mycrazycrystal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52427552194780,"sku":"8MMFSPTW142","price":34.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/9285\/6028\/files\/medium_8951367e-ff44-40aa-8e8b-a80f8ad27eed.jpg?v=1788572282","url":"https:\/\/mycrazycrystal.com\/products\/botswana-agate-faceted-spiral-twist-natural-stone-beads","provider":"Mycrazycrystal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}