Garthright wrote: "I have been unable to find anything suitable locally
except for a cherry sized bead that deteriorated in a few days exposure to
the weather."
Bill, did you Google "berry beads" like I suggested? Well, I
did..............again, and the page that opens on this site reveals the
look-alike raspberry
http://www.bjcraftsupplies.com/beads/berry-beads-20mm-01.asp
beads I use. To the left, on the page, is a list of just about any bead you
can imagine. Do a little "foot" work.
Jim Fruth
Brambleberry Fruit Farm
4002 Davis Street
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
1-218-831-7018 (My Cell)