To take a class with Judy Mofield Mallow, check her schedule . These rich brown treasures are 10-15 inches long, clean, straight, and are banded on both ends. Sold by quantity, not by weight. This super strong waxed nylon thread looks like raffia, but is easier to work with. Can be split or twisted.
Natural color is a honey brown.
They are also available without holes. The resin can easily be drilled and cut or sanded down, using dremel tools. Read more about agates. If using the agates for a basket center, the holes would be drilled all around for attaching basket materials. If used for handles or embellishments, they may be drilled only in necessary places.