I make my own, dry them on paper towels and store them in containers by size.  I pull them out as needed and color them using a luster dust vodka mixture in a container with a lid.  Just swirl them around until coated.  Pour them out onto a paper towel to dry.  After they dry, you shouldn't see fingerprints.  I don't have much need for them in bulk either, but would love to do a whole tier in them.  I just love that look.

Do you hand roll each little pearl from fondant? Is there and easier way? I need a few hundred to decorate a wedding cake. I don't want to use those hard ones that break your teeth when you bite on them even though they are quite pretty.

AThere is a great tutorial, I think from Earline? I can't link from my phone but you can use piping tips to cut out the circles and then roll them.

I have made my own in the past, from fondant way back when I used to practically work for free, lol. I warned the bride, my hands are clean in this mess, haha. I am not liable for broken teeth. There is a distinct pattern on the bottom and middle tiers, and the top is a sort of free form scallop design. There will be all sizes dragees.

Do you make a paste, or is it runny or what, when you use vodka? Why doesn't the luster vodka get soaked off on the towel? Am I over-thinking this? 

And anyone have a source for either all sizes plain or all sizes pearl? 

Earlene hand made pearls:  http://www.earlenescakes.com/prlinstruct.htm

Earlene Tutorial:  http://www.earlenescakes.com/prlinstruct.htm

The pearls she makes are hard on the outside but soft on the inside.  I haven't ordered them but they look pretty nice and won't cause broken teeth.

Just realized I sent you two of the same links;

Premade soft pearls:  http://www.earlenescakes-store.com/cart.php?target=category&category_id=72

Assuming they'll be attached to something I would use a mold - there are various types and sizes (link) that make a 6 inch string at once. I usually attach with tylose glue (on fondant)