This pretty carnelian Quan-yin carving serves as the focal point for this dramatic tubular peyote necklace made from 2-3mm coral beads. The tiny and sharp holes called for an extra fine (sz15) needle and a switch to 4-pound Fireline from my usual Silamide thread. (For abrasion resistance) As careful as I was, the beads were prone to splitting at the slightest provocation. So this rope took much longer to make than it would have had I been working with glass beads. Nevertheless the result is worth it! However I would recommend to anyone who wants to make this kind of necklace with tiny stone beads that they buy plenty extra to make up for the splitters. Completed 1-3-11 >>MPK
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