Twenty years! That may make BCN one of the longest surviving bead sites on the net. While it’s no longer very active, largely due to the fact that the software can’t be transferred , and the fact that most folks no longer use image editing software ( Facebook makes it instant) , this site remains a HUGE searchable archive for beautiful images and information . Thanks to all for your participation over the years! Many of us have formed strong bead friendships the world over, begun here on BCN.