Have you tried this bead combination, it's also very interesting. You can use any wire size, any beads (have hole) you have. Large diameter wire will be more difficult to manipulate, but will increase ...

Size for rings with diameter 1.5 - 1.8cm Soft copper wire : 20 gauge ( wire diameter 0.8mm ) : 30cm ( 24 inch) 28 gauge ( ...

No one does beads quite like Susan Alexandra, the eponymous accessory line of candy-colored earrings and handbags strung with the kind of acrylic orbs you made friendship bracelets with as a kid.