I use elastic .7 MM. It is washable, and flexible.

There are actually a couple different things you can use. One idea to try is the Sterling silver Saucer Beads. These are shaped in a way the they will fit partially inside of the alphabet bead which will hold it up and space them out a little. You can also try the Swarovski 5305 - Roundels. These will do the same this as the Sterling Saucers but will add color.

For an example of a bracelet made with alphabet beads and the Sterling saucer beads, please follow this link:

http://www.artbeads.com/mobr1.html

I wouldn't use anything larger than the alphabet bead itself. Trial and error (which looks best) works for me. Maybe it's not a saucer bead that you really should use??? Try a few different options.

good luck!

I string them on flexrite and on leather. If using the leather you need to drill the pearls. I use lobster clasps as well as toggles depending on the look I want.

Vermeil is sterling silver plated with a good layer of gold. Gold over silver

Since the Alphabet Block Beads have a horizontal hole, you would need to make a wire wrap similar to one used on a top-drilled bead to get them to hang with the letter facing forward. For instructions on how to make a top-drilled wire wrap, click the following link:

http://www.artbeads.com/howtomawrewr.html

We also have letter and number charms available in several finishes and sizes that come with a soldered bail on top and can easily be used for earrings. You can find these charms on our website via the following link:

http://www.artbeads.com/alphabet-beads-charms.html

That 8mm bead is much bigger than the cube letter beads I am used to working with. I bet you could use 4mm crystals and 4mm seamless silver ball beads and make a great 2 strand bracelet.

It is from side to side.

I always use a toggle that won't make the bracelet larger than 7 1/2 " I just try not to crimp anything until I get the bracelet to about 6 or 6 1/2" (I scotch tape each end) then measure my toggle. I usually add 2 or 3 11/0 seed beads for the bar end or it can be difficult to hook if it's a single strand bracelet. Most of my toggle clasps vary in size but on average I use anywhere from a 10-14mm.

If you have a bead gauge you can measure your bead, if not a local jeweler would be able to measure them for you at no cost. Just make sure he or she writes the measurement down for you.