Dyed Light Blue Howlite Faceted Spiral Twist Beads Size 8mm 10mm Jewelry Making 15 Inch Strand

Dyed Light Blue Howlite Faceted Spiral Twist Beads — bright turquoise-blue beads with the stone's natural grey-brown veining still tracing across the surface, cut into a twisted, many-sided barrel that gives a soft matte-to-satin shine. The clean, saturated colour makes them an easy focal strand or a punch of blue between neutral spacer beads in bracelets, necklaces, earrings and layered designs.

• Size: 8mm and 10mm; drill hole approximately 1.2mm with a +/- 0.2mm variation; centre drilled, faceted spiral twist cut
• Material: Howlite, dyed light blue, spiral twist shape
• Quantity: Sold per 15 inch strand
• 8mm: approximately 38 beads per strand
• 10mm: approximately 31 beads per strand

FAQ

What can I make with these? Dyed light blue Howlite faceted spiral twist beads in 8mm and 10mm suit summer and southwestern-style bracelets, single-strand necklaces, earring drops and layered designs, and the turquoise tone is a natural partner for sterling silver.

How closely do the beads match? The blue is dyed, so the colour is fairly consistent bead to bead across the 15 inch strand with only minimal variation in tone. What does differ is the natural grey-brown veining, which runs more heavily through some beads than others.

Packaging: Every strand is carefully packed to arrive safely, ready to use right away.