An unusual bead shape with so many possibilities!

A large hole in the center allows placement of a tiny bead, and two cross-holes allow stringing through the bead, or put in just one cross-hole, to create a drop style bead! Or just use one cross-hole and create hoop earrings.

There are 3 sizes to choose from. The outside diameter will be the limit of the size of the center bead.
• 1/4" (6.4mm) $14.50 Canadian - go to order form
• 3/8" (9.5mm) $15.50 Canadian - go to order form
• 1/2"(12.7mm) $17.00 Canadian - go to order form

Building the main bead with an LFt mandrel is less complicated and less limiting than building up using a simple mandrel. See the threading diagram for more detail. It also allows the development of nice rounded centers, and more design and shaping on the outside bead. The LFt mandrel can be used as a simple large-hole mandrel as well. Click here for directions and tips.

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