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And doesn't it say somewhere that they prefer not to have silver unless it's encased, nothing that might break off, ... was there anything else? I think they prefer the holes be .... was it 3/32 if possible?
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Any reduction glass/frit needs to be encased as many of the glasses that have a silver-appearing surface are actually lead glasses and the metallic surface is almost pure lead. Remember that the beads are going to be played with and moved around by kids and sometimes parents in a hurry, so fragile surface decorations might get broken. Robust is the word! 3/32 is the preferred mandrel size, though anything from 1/16 up can be used.
Thanks much to everyone,
Robert