I use very tiny glass beads that have not
been made since before the second world war.
Rumor has it that they are over 100 years old.
These beads are the old size 18/0. However, most of the beads i
order on line are called size 20/0 when they are this size.
These beads are the new size 20/0 yet they are larger than most
of my original size 18/0 beads. These are a mix of French metal beads.
These beads are new size 20/0 yet are tiny as the old size 22/0.
They are a glass bead with a bronze coating, that doesn't peal off,
that i have noticed.
These beads are the old size 22/0 glass beads.
These gem beads are turquoise and amethyst. I have never seen
smaller amethyst. Some of this bunch of turquoise are smaller,
though not by much !
These gem beads are garnets, quartz and aquamarine.