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Bead shopping or exhibits in NYC? --- Rosanna ( 2019-09-18 17:36 ) (58 reads)

beads of paradise looks like a nice retail store... (no text) --- Joyce ( 2019-09-21 09:32 ) (0 reads)
Leekan --- Beadman ( 2019-09-21 10:29 ) (9 reads)

age of Dzi beads --- cn ( 2019-09-18 15:41 ) (89 reads) file img

Re: age of Dzi beads --- odan ( 2019-09-19 08:35 ) (57 reads)
- Re: Re: age of Dzi beads --- cn ( 2019-09-19 09:56 ) (58 reads) file img
Sadly... --- Beadman ( 2019-09-19 08:45 ) (75 reads) link
- Re: Re: age of Dzi beads --- cn ( 2019-09-19 09:58 ) (67 reads) file img
  - Two Things --- Beadman ( 2019-09-20 14:27 ) (33 reads)
    - Photo --- Beadman ( 2019-09-21 09:26 ) (12 reads) file img

Another ocean mystery --- Luann Udell ( 2019-09-14 21:35 ) (119 reads) file img

Re: Another ocean mystery --- stefany ( 2019-09-15 00:12 ) (61 reads)
I suspect these are Turritella shell columnellas. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-09-16 15:56 ) (9 reads)
Jamey, does columnella refer to the interior structure? --- Luann Udell ( 2019-09-16 17:52 ) (27 reads)
- without the "n" you will find it- --- stefany ( 2019-09-17 08:23 ) (28 reads)
  - Thank you Stefany. Though I did look up the spelling I used. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-09-18 05:40 ) (2 reads)
Re: Another ocean mystery --- alipersia ( 2019-09-19 10:26 ) (46 reads) file img
- Re: Re: Another ocean mystery --- alipersia ( 2019-09-19 10:27 ) (51 reads) file img
  - Re: Re: Re: Possibly Coquina --- Divedog ( 2019-09-19 11:07 ) (42 reads)
    - Re: Re: Re: Re: Possibly Coquina --- Divedog ( 2019-09-19 15:44 ) (30 reads)
  - Re: Turritella Fossil --- Divedog ( 2019-09-19 20:29 ) (29 reads) link
    - Re: "Turritella Marble" --- Beadman ( 2019-09-20 15:00 ) (17 reads) file img
- Hmmmm. Not Seashells --- Beadman ( 2019-09-20 14:39 ) (22 reads)
  - Re: yes you right.. --- alipersia ( 2019-09-21 00:53 ) (12 reads)
Re: Another ocean mystery --- Workworkwork ( 2019-09-19 21:15 ) (38 reads) file img

Question about miscellaneous holes drilled in Chinese carved beads --- jrj ( 2019-09-05 19:50 ) (148 reads) file img

Are you sure they are carved and not molded? (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2019-09-05 21:56 ) (17 reads)
- Re: Are you sure they are carved and not molded? --- jrj ( 2019-09-05 23:18 ) (53 reads)
  - Have you tried the reamer or Simichrome tests? --- Rosanna ( 2019-09-06 10:04 ) (34 reads)
    - Re: Have you tried the reamer or Simichrome tests? --- jrj ( 2019-09-06 13:58 ) (20 reads)
      - Rub a barely wet (with ammonia) q-tip on a smooth area. Will turn mustard yellow if phenolic. (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2019-09-06 14:27 ) (13 reads)
    - Test results --- jrj ( 2019-09-06 20:31 ) (36 reads)
      - Tests --- jrj ( 2019-09-06 20:59 ) (28 reads)
        
        Avoid washing with anything harsh like 409. --- Rosanna ( 2019-09-06 23:26 ) (25 reads)
      - Your results indicate that it�s a plastic other than phenolic resin, or maybe real amber --- Rosanna ( 2019-09-06 23:18 ) (22 reads)
        
        Photos of necklace and ammonia test results 1 --- jrj ( 2019-09-07 18:13 ) (43 reads) file img
        
        Photos of necklace and ammonia test results 2 --- jrj ( 2019-09-07 18:19 ) (43 reads) file img
      - Re: Test results --- cn ( 2019-09-18 15:10 ) (17 reads)
Chinese carved beads --- stefany ( 2019-09-06 04:12 ) (49 reads)
- Re: Chinese carved beads --- jrj ( 2019-09-06 05:42 ) (33 reads)
  - Susan Dod's rose-carved cherry resin beads --- jrj ( 2019-09-06 05:58 ) (64 reads) file img
    - These are 1930s phenolic plastic, carved in China�often sold as "cherry amber." (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-09-06 07:18 ) (11 reads)
    - There is more dark amber undertone to these beads --- Rosanna ( 2019-09-06 15:40 ) (32 reads)
      - Sigh.... --- Beadman ( 2019-09-07 01:53 ) (40 reads)
        
        Would love to see and test one --- Rosanna ( 2019-09-07 06:05 ) (26 reads)
        
        Fracture surfaces of faceted cherry amber bead --- Rosanna ( 2019-09-07 14:42 ) (32 reads) file img
I suppose the shallow concavities are just decorations (!). (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-09-06 05:56 ) (4 reads)
Beadman, I think you are right --- jrj ( 2019-09-06 06:14 ) (24 reads)
For comparison - a recent "cherry amber" polyester bead --- Rosanna ( 2019-09-06 14:53 ) (61 reads) file img
- "... the line where the two halves were joined is clearly visible." Seriously? (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-09-07 01:57 ) (5 reads)
  - I�d show you in person but I returned the ball and got a refund (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2019-09-07 05:34 ) (5 reads)

Amsterdam Traditional Textiles and Jewelry Fair Sept 28 --- floorkasp ( 2019-09-04 06:44 ) (113 reads) link

Re: Amsterdam Traditional Textiles and Jewelry Fair Sept 28 --- karavanserai ( 2019-09-04 18:06 ) (44 reads)
presentation Second Life Beads --- hans ( 2019-09-07 08:19 ) (82 reads) file
- oeps, picture --- hans ( 2019-09-07 08:23 ) (87 reads) file
- Re: presentation Second Life Beads --- stefany ( 2019-09-14 05:55 ) (53 reads)
  - Hi Stefany --- hans ( 2019-09-18 07:52 ) (14 reads)
- How can I purchase the three booklets you show? --- Karlis ( 2019-09-17 16:50 ) (28 reads)
  - Re: How can I purchase the three booklets you show? --- hans ( 2019-09-18 08:50 ) (23 reads)
    - See my private reply (no text) --- Karlis ( 2019-09-18 09:37 ) (5 reads)

Another request for ID - Speckled Cylinders --- Rosanna ( 2019-09-15 11:05 ) (100 reads) file img

I think they are Indian --- beadweyr ( 2019-09-15 12:51 ) (45 reads)
- Thanks Wayne! (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2019-09-15 13:11 ) (9 reads)

African carved bone fish pendants --- Luann Udell ( 2019-09-14 21:31 ) (72 reads) file img

"Bubblegum" agate bead --- frank ( 2019-09-09 11:51 ) (150 reads) file img

Re: "Bubblegum" agate bead- i want one- (no text) --- stefany ( 2019-09-09 14:33 ) (15 reads)
- Re: Re: "Bubblegum" agate bead- i want one- --- frank ( 2019-09-09 16:17 ) (62 reads)
- Re: Re: "Bubblegum" agate bead- i want one- --- Floorkasp ( 2019-09-10 13:00 ) (45 reads)
Are these Gobi agates? --- Divedog ( 2019-09-10 16:50 ) (73 reads) file img
- Re: Are these Gobi agates? --- frank ( 2019-09-11 06:11 ) (50 reads)

How Venetians Are Reinvigorating the Rich Traditions of Murano Glass --- Joyce ( 2019-09-09 20:13 ) (94 reads)

108 Chinese carved bone beads --- jrj ( 2019-08-24 00:13 ) (170 reads) file img

Qiulu pattern --- redmountain ( 2019-08-24 02:42 ) (73 reads)
- Carved bone beads from Susan Dod's website --- jrj ( 2019-08-24 16:26 ) (92 reads) file img
  - Question about determining the material used for a necklace cord --- jrj ( 2019-09-07 19:42 ) (44 reads) file img
    - Larger image --- jrj ( 2019-09-07 19:47 ) (43 reads) file img
    - Mandarin Necklaces --- Beadman ( 2019-09-07 20:28 ) (57 reads)
      - Thank you! --- jrj ( 2019-09-08 18:16 ) (29 reads)

Friendship Show --- Art ( 2019-09-07 05:45 ) (114 reads) file

direct image --- Art ( 2019-09-07 05:50 ) (91 reads) file img
Have heard nothing but great stuff about Friendship! --- Joyce ( 2019-09-07 21:44 ) (51 reads)

Why filed millefiori? (clarified) --- CoinCoin ( 2019-09-05 16:34 ) (120 reads) file img

Re: Why filed millefiori? --- Divedog ( 2019-09-05 17:22 ) (61 reads)
Are you referring to the three with beveled edges? --- Rosanna ( 2019-09-05 18:09 ) (76 reads) file img
- OK, I get it! --- CoinCoin ( 2019-09-05 19:58 ) (41 reads)
- another example --- hans ( 2019-09-07 06:28 ) (43 reads) file img
Maybe sometimes to salvage chipped ends, other times altering for a preferred aesthetic... --- Joyce ( 2019-09-05 19:04 ) (46 reads)
I think this is, essentially, a matter personalization. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-09-06 05:58 ) (10 reads)
I agree with Rosanne and Joyce --- hans ( 2019-09-06 07:32 ) (38 reads)

Bead ID ?? --- Mininga ( 2019-09-05 01:00 ) (154 reads) file img

Hookah Beads --- Beadman ( 2019-09-06 07:14 ) (74 reads)
- Re: Hookah Beads --- Mininga ( 2019-09-06 09:14 ) (33 reads)
- Re: Hookah Beads - Photos --- Beadman ( 2019-09-07 06:26 ) (35 reads) file img
Hookah beads from Cairo --- hans ( 2019-09-06 07:44 ) (36 reads)
- Re: Hookah beads from Cairo --- Mininga ( 2019-09-06 09:14 ) (28 reads)
Re: Bead ID ?? --- Mininga ( 2019-09-06 09:23 ) (44 reads) file img

Beadwork Research Paper on work of 3 Pacific Northwest Tribes recently published online --- Joyce ( 2019-09-05 19:26 ) (51 reads)

Yangrou juan (mutton roll) --- redmountain ( 2019-08-23 07:30 ) (196 reads) link img

pic --- redmountain ( 2019-08-23 07:33 ) (90 reads) img
- pics do not open (no text) --- metateman ( 2019-08-23 07:42 ) (22 reads)
hope it works --- redmountain ( 2019-08-23 08:28 ) (133 reads) link
- Er....is that a plate of prosciutto in the photo below the bead?? (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2019-08-28 19:09 ) (8 reads)
  - slice of mutton �G�^ (no text) --- redmountain ( 2019-09-05 11:38 ) (7 reads)
This is essentially the same agate (source) as pema raka beads - Yunnan. --- Beadman ( 2019-08-23 13:32 ) (74 reads)
- Yes exactly Pema raka --- redmountain ( 2019-08-23 18:36 ) (59 reads)
  - Dian culture beads from lijiashan relics yunnan --- redmountain ( 2019-08-23 18:37 ) (90 reads) file

Peter Francis' Bead ID Seminar Workbooks - now free online --- Ms J ( 2019-08-30 17:57 ) (142 reads)

Thank you for sharing this! (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2019-09-01 19:59 ) (9 reads)
Thank you indeed! (no text) --- karavanserai ( 2019-09-04 18:01 ) (6 reads)

embroidered linen pelmet with 8 italian maiolica glaze ceramic beads bearing latin mottoes... --- stefany ( 2019-09-01 13:19 ) (116 reads) file img

Re: embroidered linen pelmet with 8 italian maiolica glaze ceramic beads bearing latin mottoes... --- stefany ( 2019-09-01 13:29 ) (41 reads)
- What a find. Congrats, Stefany! (no text) --- Joyce ( 2019-09-03 21:12 ) (6 reads)
Re: embroidered linen pelmet with 8 italian maiolica glaze ceramic beads bearing latin mottoes... --- Workworkwork ( 2019-09-01 19:21 ) (31 reads)
Excellent find - hope you can find a good spot to display it in your gorgeous apartment! (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2019-09-04 15:24 ) (7 reads)

A forum member in Shiraz --- alipersia ( 2019-08-10 00:17 ) (219 reads) file img

Warm greetings, Ali! :) (no text) --- Joyce ( 2019-08-10 00:20 ) (20 reads)
A nice photo of you two! (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-08-10 11:37 ) (16 reads)
Whoa! Scrolling...there's Walker! Hi Walker! --- Joyce ( 2019-08-10 16:33 ) (88 reads)
my love to both! (no text) --- TASART ( 2019-08-12 17:22 ) (15 reads)
- Re: I heard that you are all going to visit in Tucson every year and I sent my warmest wishes. (no text) --- alipersia ( 2019-08-14 09:47 ) (14 reads)
  - Ali, if you are ever able to travel to Tucson... --- Joyce ( 2019-08-14 19:06 ) (57 reads)
Ali, I've sent you a private message, so please check your box! (no text) --- Anansi ( 2019-09-04 13:06 ) (7 reads)

Black and Blue Russians? --- si ( 2019-09-03 18:59 ) (87 reads) file img

Black Russians? Yes! --- Joyce ( 2019-09-03 21:09 ) (73 reads) link file img
- Re: Black Russians? Yes! --- si ( 2019-09-03 21:20 ) (56 reads)

Neiger beads? --- lindabd ( 2019-08-30 21:01 ) (166 reads) file img

Re: Neiger beads? --- Sammi_tenn ( 2019-08-31 03:13 ) (58 reads)
Re: Neiger beads? --- Sammi_tenn ( 2019-08-31 03:14 ) (42 reads)
Czech pressed glass for sure --- Rosanna ( 2019-08-31 07:15 ) (61 reads)
- Here are some bird beads --- Rosanna ( 2019-08-31 10:12 ) (67 reads) file img
  - I love my birdie beads....thanks, Rosanna! (no text) --- Joyce ( 2019-09-03 20:08 ) (8 reads)
What great cat beads! I LOVE it! (no text) --- jrj ( 2019-08-31 13:34 ) (15 reads)
Listed as old Neiger elephant necklace with similar red and orange beads --- jrj ( 2019-09-01 00:06 ) (66 reads)
- And...the photos... --- jrj ( 2019-09-01 00:11 ) (54 reads) file img
  - Trying this again...larger --- jrj ( 2019-09-01 00:17 ) (59 reads) file img
    - I think I sold one of these on this site awhile back. (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2019-09-01 19:53 ) (13 reads)
- Thank you everyone! --- lindabd ( 2019-09-03 10:21 ) (21 reads) file img

Tucson-February 2020 --- joybrisighella ( 2019-08-30 08:53 ) (107 reads)

Tucson Bead Symposium --- floorkasp ( 2019-08-30 10:28 ) (66 reads)
Stay tuned for possible venue changes --- Rosanna ( 2019-08-30 12:43 ) (80 reads)
- Gem Mall & Holidome open Feb. 1 - 9 only --- Rosanna ( 2019-08-30 12:47 ) (48 reads)
- The show has already moved to the Stay Tucson Inn for the Fall Show next week!! --- rosetta ( 2019-08-30 22:06 ) (74 reads) link
  - Thanks, Alan! (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2019-08-31 07:20 ) (11 reads)
- It's not a good thing to report rumors while negotiations are in-progress. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-08-31 15:56 ) (15 reads)
  - Just trying to help people decide where to get a room or rental. (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2019-08-31 16:31 ) (8 reads)
Thanks everyone and I'll keep watching for updates --- joybrisighella ( 2019-09-01 10:56 ) (25 reads)

Munsell Bead Color Book Great Concept but How is it IRL? Edited --- AnneLFG ( 2019-08-21 04:25 ) (125 reads)

Re: Munsell Bead Color Book Great Concept but How is it IRL? Edited --- Karlis ( 2019-08-27 13:17 ) (55 reads)
- Re: Re: Munsell Bead Color Book/Thanks Karlis (no text) --- AnneLFG ( 2019-08-30 18:30 ) (6 reads)
- Re: Re: Munsell Bead Color Book/Thanks Karlis (no text) --- AnneLFG ( 2019-08-30 18:30 ) (10 reads)

Middle Eastern Jet and ancient glass --- si ( 2019-08-25 13:57 ) (161 reads) file img

Re: Jet and ancient glass --- Beadman ( 2019-08-27 08:32 ) (94 reads)
- Re: Re: Jet and ancient glass --- si ( 2019-08-27 13:13 ) (76 reads)
  - Re: Re: Re: Jet and ancient glass --- si ( 2019-08-28 19:49 ) (56 reads)

a longating Tang Dynasty white glass bead --- kika ( 2019-08-23 13:14 ) (115 reads) file img

Re: a longating Tang Dynasty white glass bead --- kika ( 2019-08-23 13:19 ) (72 reads) file img
It is a long wound bead! --- Beadman ( 2019-08-23 13:29 ) (73 reads)

Chrysanthemum stone pendant --- frank ( 2019-08-21 20:58 ) (148 reads) file img

WOW that is really pretty! (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2019-08-21 22:00 ) (18 reads)
Also very nice! (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-08-22 04:56 ) (16 reads)
Beautiful! And, thank you for placing this in a geological context. (no text) --- jrj ( 2019-08-22 12:21 ) (14 reads)

venetian or czech? --- sammi_tenn ( 2019-08-18 05:23 ) (156 reads) file img

Czech�Molded glass beads. 1920s or later. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-08-18 07:52 ) (23 reads)
- Re: Czech�Molded glass beads. 1920s or later. --- sammi_tenn ( 2019-08-18 08:12 ) (65 reads)
  - You are welcome Sammi! (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-08-22 04:59 ) (18 reads)

Washington jade pendant --- frank ( 2019-08-21 20:42 ) (112 reads) file img

Re: Washington jade pendant --- frank ( 2019-08-21 20:43 ) (59 reads) file img
So beautiful! (no text) --- lindabd ( 2019-08-21 23:12 ) (14 reads)
Very beautiful work Frank! (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-08-22 04:53 ) (10 reads)

Pompeii Beads, Amulets and Ornaments Excavated --- AnneLFG ( 2019-08-13 13:13 ) (249 reads) link img

"Lamp wound glass beads" --- Beadman ( 2019-08-14 15:57 ) (120 reads)
- Sorcerer? --- Rosanna ( 2019-08-14 17:12 ) (104 reads)
  - No reference to gender from me. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-08-14 23:28 ) (28 reads)
    - I didn�t see any mention of �sorcerer� in the article --- Rosanna ( 2019-08-15 14:34 ) (49 reads)
      - Re: �Sorcerer� --- Beadman ( 2019-08-15 15:08 ) (87 reads) file img
        
        Jamey, please... --- nishedha ( 2019-08-16 01:03 ) (94 reads)
        
        1974 Photo --- Beadman ( 2019-08-16 13:31 ) (101 reads) file img
        
        Re: 1974 Photo ( great photo Jamey ) --- metateman ( 2019-08-16 17:03 ) (58 reads)
        I love that picture. (no text) --- Joyce ( 2019-08-17 07:29 ) (17 reads)
  - Re: Sorcerer? --- petrusgeorgius ( 2019-08-15 02:42 ) (82 reads)
- Obviously I am referring to a melting and winding technique --- AnneLFG ( 2019-08-17 00:32 ) (51 reads)
  - Re: "..., melting and winding...." --- Beadman ( 2019-08-17 14:49 ) (64 reads)
    - Re: Re: "..., melting and winding...." --- AnneLFG ( 2019-08-19 11:46 ) (33 reads)
    - To Clarify for Anyone Interested Re Flameworked/Wound Glass Beads VS Lampwound Glass Beads ETC --- AnneLFG ( 2019-08-21 00:05 ) (29 reads)
      - Definitions --- floorkasp ( 2019-08-21 04:18 ) (35 reads)
        
        I pretty much agree. JDA. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-08-21 05:27 ) (12 reads)
        Re: Definitions --- AnneLFG ( 2019-08-22 03:30 ) (26 reads)
        
        Re: Names and Technical Information - 2010 --- Beadman ( 2019-08-22 04:48 ) (29 reads) file img
    - Re: Re: "..., melting and winding...." --- Beadman ( 2019-08-21 06:27 ) (27 reads)
      - From 2006 --- Beadman ( 2019-08-21 06:35 ) (32 reads) link

Beads found in djanet, algeria --- Yeyeta ( 2019-08-21 01:32 ) (152 reads) file

Two messages from 2008 and 2009, and a screenshot from 2006. --- Beadman ( 2019-08-21 05:36 ) (95 reads) link file img
- Re: Two messages from 2008 and 2009, and a screenshot from 2006. --- yeyeta ( 2019-08-21 07:16 ) (64 reads)
  - Hmmm.... --- Beadman ( 2019-08-21 07:26 ) (65 reads)

Gobi Agate Pendant --- frank ( 2019-08-11 13:51 ) (182 reads) file img

Re: Gobi Agate Pendant --- frank ( 2019-08-11 13:52 ) (95 reads) file img
- Beautiful agate Frank - really nice work! (no text) --- jatatoo ( 2019-08-11 15:33 ) (21 reads)
- What Jatattoo said! --- Luann Udell ( 2019-08-12 09:03 ) (49 reads)
You make the coolest damn beads! (no text) --- Art ( 2019-08-12 16:07 ) (14 reads)
Dreamy! (no text) --- AnneLFG ( 2019-08-19 18:26 ) (14 reads)

Not exactly a bead but it IS a Joyce thing. --- Luann Udell ( 2019-08-11 11:48 ) (165 reads)

I also want to thank Joyce and David for this wonderful resource BCN Here Here (no text) --- metateman ( 2019-08-11 13:00 ) (20 reads)
Love you all! --- Joyce ( 2019-08-11 21:48 ) (60 reads)
- Thank you for bringing our community closer together!! (no text) --- rosetta ( 2019-08-18 20:00 ) (16 reads)

2nd Shell bead belt Identified by Stefany of the UK bead forum as San people( Bushman from Botswanna --- metateman ( 2019-08-11 07:20 ) (119 reads) file img

you are welcome- we are all learning and i do enjoy all the ID challenges here- (no text) --- stefany ( 2019-08-17 07:50 ) (11 reads)

Bassem at his booth holding 2 Zi beads, Whitehawk Show Santa Fe NM August 2019 --- metateman ( 2019-08-11 10:28 ) (159 reads) file img

Awesome, Bassem! --- Joyce ( 2019-08-11 19:38 ) (67 reads)

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