These beautiful beads have all been made during the last ten years.

I have been to Java and Bali many times by myself, as well as with Jamey Allen and with Jim Lankton—just so that we could study these wonderful beads. And I think it is strange that they are not easy to sell for the prices they deserve. In fact, they are not even selling on eBay for little more than the asking price in Bali.

And Jamey feels that many may fall apart soon because they have not been properly annealed. But those which survive should be properly regarded someday. Enjoy them now; they are nearly as good as mosaic glass gets, I feel.