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Old 2005-06-25, 8:34am
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Get yer mind out of the gutter, I'm not talking about toys!

I was given a 7mm CZ...is that too big to use in a bead?
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Old 2005-06-25, 9:21am
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from what I have read and heard, yes.
I was told 3mm or less.
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Old 2005-06-25, 10:05am
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Well, pooh, I was afraid it was too big. Thanks for the info, Kaye.
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Old 2005-06-25, 10:59am
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For a minute there I thought I was in the bedroom. LOL

Most people I know use 1.5 - 2 -2.5 mm. I was told larger will crack, but I'm not 100% sure if thats true.
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Old 2005-06-26, 5:06am
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My best luck has been with 2mm czs. Haven't lost a bead yet in using that size. I believe Rio Grande has a deal that you can purchase 100 small czs for around $10.

*Some* people claim you have to use special CZs but I have to argue with that. Plain ol' plain ol' works fine. At least on my hot head.
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