Faint of eyes -LOL. I doubt if this could be of use but here's the link anyway
https://www.preciosa-ornela.com/en/p.../20-seed-beads . They have Delica 1.3mm x 1.3mm red seed beads. I think they may be a wholesaler selling in bulk but am not certain. The problem, I think, is that they are tubes. Don't know if they could be adapted or not. They are listed in the center of the page near the bottom.
Anyways, your steady progression in the face of one problem after another is inspiring, to me at least, and to many others I'm sure. Looking forward to your next update.
Update - Preciosa is a wholesaler.
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This is a great hobby for the retiree - interesting, time-consuming, rewarding - and about as inexpensive a hobby as you can find.
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