BEAD RESCUE - 12x5mm Tube (12 Strands) - Cream - Vintage Acrylic Pearls

Using these beads for making modern woven handbags is the rage at the moment.  You will need a few bags if this is your project.  Imagine making a wonderful pearl bag to show off to your friends - or even make some as gifts!

You could use these beads to string for weddings and events, christenings or even make your own garlands for Christmas.

Measurements:  12mm long x 5mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole; the hole goes through the long way.  

Quantity per pack:  12 Strands (which is one full pack - reason behind this is because the string in them is ancient and breaks easily, and at this sale price we can't spend the time counting them out!).  Approximately 700 beads.

Part of a warehouse clearance we did a while back, these beads are old fashioned quality - probably manufactured around 1980s - made back when quality was just kind of expected, not hoped for!  The lustre on the coating of these pearls is gorgeous.  Beads just aren't made like this anymore ...

These are a pretty unusual shape for a pearl bead.  Maybe years ago they were used as embellishment beads for garments - who knows?  They make great legs for little people or Christmas decorations and would be fabulous for all sorts of craft and home wares projects.  Of course you can make jewellery items from them also!  Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, bag decorations etc.