I went to a bead show this past weekend with a mission. I needed some smallish silver balls. Friends had warned me that silver prices are high and wow, they are indeed. A few strands of smallish silver balls cost me around $200.00. Unfortunately, to create what I need, these supplies are really needed. Maybe it's time to source my silver from overseas.
On a different note, I made a number of small beads. When finished, they look a bit like cloud beads. I'm curious how they will look in a necklace.