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Posted by: Rosanna Post Reply
06/20/2019, 22:13:07

While sorting out some red and white on black thin disk "aja" beads, I came across one that was made from a 4-layer rosetta cane (center bead in photo).

I've often wondered about beads like this - where the detail would not be visible when the bead is strung. Any comments about this phenomenon would be welcome - as well as examples of your own hidden beauties.

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Wafer Beads
Re: Hidden beauty -- Rosanna Post Reply Edit Forum Where am I?
Posted by: Beadman Post Reply
06/21/2019, 13:47:53

In the 1990s these starry wafer beads were available for a short time, and then more-or-less disappeared. At least strands were not offered. The other non-starry beads are also not exactly plentiful.

It has not been determined whether the eventual shape resulted from factory work (at Venice), or if they have been African-altered. I suspect the latter. But I remain surprised that we don't see more of them.

It is possible to string beads so that the cross section is forward. Not that I suggest this was necessarily done. Many star beads (millions or even billions) have been made, that have hidden cross sections, because they are cut into cylinders, or tumbled (or heat-rounded) into oblates or rounded barrels.

I spend some time when I look at small heat-rounded beads that I suspect MIGHT be star beads, to determine if the star pattern (or flower, for that matter) is present. Sometimes they are.

Jamey



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You just inspired me!
Re: Hidden beauty -- Rosanna Post Reply Edit Forum Where am I?
Posted by: Luann Udell Post Reply
06/21/2019, 18:11:40

I have a couple of strands of these. I love them very much, but usually can't afford them, and, as you say, it's hard to use them in jewelry because what's beautiful about them is hidden.

But if I treat them like a button.....

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Not the pic I was looking for, trying again.
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Posted by: Luann Udell Post Reply
06/21/2019, 18:13:30

Well, actually, I guess both usages could work....

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I’m thinking really, really tiny pendants...
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Posted by: Rosanna Post Reply
06/23/2019, 16:43:09



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Re: Hidden beauty
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Posted by: beadweyr Post Reply
06/22/2019, 07:27:58

Cool little nice color strand of this type. Only ones I have.

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Very sweet!!
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06/22/2019, 09:13:47



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