These organic Beads are made with real stuff along with resin and are so much fun. They are not at all heavy, so you can add a few small findings in metal to make a necklace etc. I purchased ones with peas and added a few vegetable pewter charms. The bead stringing holes have accommodated 1.5mm leather and small diameter hemp. I have not found these fun items anywhere except at Jewelry Supply. This site has many different products, and great flash sales,, so I browse often and purchase when I can. Shipping is fast and communication is excellent. Very nice people.