You can flexibly change the material to suit the material you have. Mix colors and beads sizes as you like. Materials I used: ...

You can use any wire you have. Large diameter wire will be more difficult to manipulate, but will increase the rigidity of ...

Wire comes in many different gauges, colors and finishes. She typically uses an 18- or 20-gauge galvanized steel wire to attach the beads to the handle of the flatware.