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Ebay finds --- htide ( 2017-07-25 16:22 ) (23 reads) link

Re: Ebay finds --- htide ( 2017-07-25 16:22 ) (21 reads)
- Re: Re: Ebay finds --- htide ( 2017-07-25 16:24 ) (22 reads) file img

What are your favorite bead books? --- Talli ( 2017-07-25 00:26 ) (33 reads)

Check this thread, --- Joyce ( 2017-07-25 06:54 ) (34 reads) link

THE WORLD IN A BEAD - AUGUSTO PANINI on eBay USA --- Karlis ( 2017-07-14 18:38 ) (212 reads)

Yes! --- Joyce ( 2017-07-14 18:49 ) (138 reads) file img
The first 20 autographed copies sold out in a day, but... --- Joyce ( 2017-07-16 07:40 ) (98 reads)
- eBay shows 6 for sale now (Sunday, noon) (no text) --- jrj ( 2017-07-16 11:48 ) (46 reads)
  - I would tend to stay with the seller working directly with the author... --- Joyce ( 2017-07-16 12:11 ) (73 reads)
Re: THE WORLD IN A BEAD - AUGUSTO PANINI on eBay USA --- Talli ( 2017-07-16 14:58 ) (79 reads)
- Book Depository in the U.K. Only had the Italian version --- Rosanna ( 2017-07-16 15:04 ) (64 reads)
  - Re: Book Depository in the U.K. Only had the Italian version --- Talli ( 2017-07-16 15:10 ) (70 reads)
    - Amazing that they can ship at no charge to the buyer. (no text) --- Joyce ( 2017-07-16 16:01 ) (41 reads)
There are more English language copies now listed - ebay # 282574530646 --- Joyce ( 2017-07-17 19:30 ) (67 reads)
Incredible resource -Bravo Signore Panini! --- Rosanna ( 2017-07-19 15:36 ) (66 reads) file img
- Another try on the two photos --- Rosanna ( 2017-07-19 15:41 ) (73 reads) file img
THE WORLD IN A BEAD - AUGUSTO PANINI on eBay USA --- Anansi ( 2017-07-20 05:40 ) (62 reads)
- english copies at book depository --- ko-ok ( 2017-07-24 18:06 ) (52 reads)

Japanese cloisonne beads as kanzashi rather than ojime --- beadiste ( 2017-07-23 09:08 ) (60 reads) file img

Metal bead with silver and enamel --- beadiste ( 2017-07-23 09:09 ) (42 reads) file img
Views of the pins --- beadiste ( 2017-07-23 09:12 ) (34 reads) file img
A Kyoto style kanzashi --- beadiste ( 2017-07-24 16:15 ) (21 reads) file img

Venetian Aventurine Roses Forget-Me-Nots Lamp Bead --- beadiste ( 2017-07-24 16:11 ) (61 reads) file img

More pix --- beadiste ( 2017-07-24 16:12 ) (37 reads) file img
More pix --- beadiste ( 2017-07-24 16:12 ) (28 reads) file img

Japanese Cloisonne Ojime - A Visual Pun --- beadiste ( 2017-07-20 12:23 ) (144 reads) link file img

More pix --- beadiste ( 2017-07-20 12:23 ) (68 reads) file img
- Kakuremino - the raincoat of invisibility --- beadiste ( 2017-07-20 16:49 ) (55 reads) file
  - Another picture: Kakuremino - the raincoat of invisibility --- beadiste ( 2017-07-21 08:27 ) (38 reads) file img
One more --- beadiste ( 2017-07-20 12:24 ) (55 reads) file img
This Ojime bead depicts Treasures of the Takaramono: --- Frederick II ( 2017-07-21 03:09 ) (48 reads)
- I liked the part about the hat and cloak of invisibility allowing the wearer to --- beadiste ( 2017-07-21 08:31 ) (22 reads)
A technical note on enamel colors and wires --- beadiste ( 2017-07-21 08:51 ) (58 reads) file img
- Those haircuts are so modern! (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2017-07-22 21:50 ) (9 reads)
- Haori jackets make a comeback --- beadiste ( 2017-07-24 08:55 ) (19 reads)
Thank you both, Interesting new info to me.Never too old to learn! (no text) --- karavanserai ( 2017-07-23 01:29 ) (8 reads)
"I have seen one other of these and I think the dealer valued his at $4000." --- beadiste ( 2017-07-23 08:57 ) (33 reads)

Blue White-hearts --- newtoit ( 2017-07-23 14:36 ) (120 reads) file img

Re: Blue White-hearts --- Karlis ( 2017-07-23 14:46 ) (81 reads)
- Re: Re: Blue White-hearts --- newtoit ( 2017-07-23 15:58 ) (65 reads)
  - Re: Re: Re: Blue White-hearts --- Karlis ( 2017-07-23 22:59 ) (70 reads)

Greek & Roman objects in the MET in NYC USA --- Dog Bone Crazy ( 2017-07-22 06:54 ) (112 reads) file img

Thank you for showing...hope to get there one day! (no text) --- Joyce ( 2017-07-23 16:26 ) (7 reads)

old bead photo Islamic --- Dog Bone Crazy ( 2017-07-21 00:43 ) (180 reads) file img

gorgeous bead and photo! (no text) --- Joyce ( 2017-07-21 07:00 ) (12 reads)
Re: old bead photo Islamic --- jrj ( 2017-07-22 18:15 ) (84 reads)
- Re: Re: old bead photo Islamic --- Dog Bone Crazy ( 2017-07-23 06:18 ) (69 reads)
  - Thanks for the info. Beautiful it is! (no text) --- jrj ( 2017-07-23 14:11 ) (12 reads)

70s-80s Chinese enamel morning glory clasp in a "Court Necklace" --- beadiste ( 2017-07-23 11:11 ) (63 reads)

Pix --- beadiste ( 2017-07-23 11:19 ) (54 reads) file img

Small Glass Beads --- alipersia ( 2017-07-19 06:50 ) (167 reads) file img

Re: Small Glass Beads --- alipersia ( 2017-07-19 06:51 ) (97 reads) file img
- Re: sorry for pic quality --- alipersia ( 2017-07-19 06:52 ) (89 reads) file img
Re: Small Glass Beads --- Furmosa ( 2017-07-19 06:58 ) (74 reads)
Thank you for posting these, they are amazing. (no text) --- beadiste ( 2017-07-19 10:01 ) (22 reads)
Small beads� --- Frederick II ( 2017-07-19 13:08 ) (77 reads)
Similar group... --- mosquitobay ( 2017-07-19 13:25 ) (98 reads) file img
- Bigger pic --- mosquitobay ( 2017-07-19 13:27 ) (101 reads) file img
Ali, Jan - Very, very lovely, thanks for posting! (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2017-07-19 15:14 ) (17 reads)
Re: Small Glass Beads --- dari ( 2017-07-22 13:05 ) (71 reads)
- I was drowned in Jan's beads.Dari chek private message (no text) --- alipersia ( 2017-07-23 04:31 ) (13 reads)

What are the pros and cons concerning correcting bead sellers when they present mistaken offers? (no text) --- Frederick II ( 2017-07-11 13:56 ) (117 reads)

Not sure what you are asking, but... --- mosquitobay ( 2017-07-11 14:05 ) (111 reads)
a pro... --- birdi ( 2017-07-11 14:28 ) (88 reads)
I've kind of given up, and instead just enjoy the show --- Rosanna ( 2017-07-11 14:52 ) (133 reads) file img
Total waste of time. --- beadiste ( 2017-07-11 22:08 ) (95 reads)
On the other hand... --- lindabd ( 2017-07-12 00:24 ) (100 reads)
Depends... --- floorkasp ( 2017-07-12 03:08 ) (94 reads)
As Floor said....depends! --- Joyce ( 2017-07-12 06:36 ) (87 reads)
Re: What are the pros and cons concerning correcting bead sellers when they present mistaken offers? --- TASART ( 2017-07-12 08:24 ) (114 reads)
Tact is important! --- paigar ( 2017-07-12 14:05 ) (93 reads)
- blocked! --- birdi ( 2017-07-12 18:19 ) (101 reads)
- Retaliation has also happened --- Rosanna ( 2017-07-12 21:20 ) (90 reads)
  - Since leaving the nest in the late 70s... --- Joyce ( 2017-07-13 06:47 ) (86 reads)
- Duplicate Post - OOPS! (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2017-07-12 21:20 ) (29 reads)
I love free advice! --- CoinCoin ( 2017-07-18 10:26 ) (65 reads)
- Nicely put! (no text) --- lindabd ( 2017-07-18 21:26 ) (13 reads)
Re: What are the pros and cons concerning correcting bead sellers when they present mistaken offers? --- cn ( 2017-07-20 10:50 ) (59 reads)
- Re: Re: What are the pros and cons concerning correcting bead seller --- Beadstore.com ( 2017-07-20 19:00 ) (56 reads)
  - I'm sure they came with a really nice gift box....? (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2017-07-22 21:46 ) (10 reads)
CON: You could be wrong! (no text) --- nharlow42 ( 2017-07-22 16:23 ) (11 reads)

Modern hand craved wood Chinese bead --- Dog Bone Crazy ( 2017-07-22 07:31 ) (74 reads) file img

Re: Modern hand craved wood Chinese bead --- stefany ( 2017-07-22 09:46 ) (52 reads)
- No, I think the wood is pine. (no text) --- Dog Bone Crazy ( 2017-07-22 12:18 ) (18 reads)

Krobo, recycled 6 layer Venetian chevron --- Dog Bone Crazy ( 2017-07-22 07:12 ) (82 reads) file img

Inside view of two broken 7 layer Venetian chevrons --- Dog Bone Crazy ( 2017-07-22 07:09 ) (75 reads) file img

Modern lamp work bead by Nancy Pilgrim --- Dog Bone Crazy ( 2017-07-22 07:00 ) (70 reads) file img

mystery shell heishi beads --- lindabd ( 2017-07-17 09:47 ) (149 reads) file img

Re: mystery shell beads- Puka shells --- stefany ( 2017-07-17 11:06 ) (91 reads)
- Re: Re: mystery shell beads- Puka shells --- stefany ( 2017-07-18 01:24 ) (65 reads) file
- Doh! --- lindabd ( 2017-07-18 21:23 ) (101 reads) file img
  - shells as beads shouldn't offend vegetarians --- stefany ( 2017-07-19 13:30 ) (45 reads)
    - Re: shells as beads shouldn't offend vegetarians --- lindabd ( 2017-07-19 21:56 ) (28 reads)
  - I wonder if these glass beads are imitating those shells . . . --- nharlow42 ( 2017-07-19 16:15 ) (76 reads) file img
    - Re: I wonder if these glass beads are imitating those shells . . . --- lindabd ( 2017-07-19 22:00 ) (38 reads)
    - Re: I wonder if these glass beads are imitating those shells . . . --- lindabd ( 2017-07-19 22:00 ) (30 reads)
    - the dark lines look like made of Indian lac (no text) --- nishedha ( 2017-07-19 23:24 ) (22 reads)
    - I don't think so --- floorkasp ( 2017-07-20 00:52 ) (43 reads)
      - And there is only one line per bead . . . --- nharlow42 ( 2017-07-20 05:40 ) (31 reads)
  - Re: Doh! --- Furmosa ( 2017-07-20 15:34 ) (35 reads)
    - Re: Re: Doh! --- lindabd ( 2017-07-20 20:47 ) (32 reads)
      - Re: Re: Re: Doh! --- Furmosa ( 2017-07-21 03:55 ) (24 reads)
These were so "rad" in the '70s! --- Joyce ( 2017-07-17 19:22 ) (69 reads)

Dried seeds? --- Furmosa ( 2017-07-19 06:42 ) (94 reads) file img

Re: Dried seeds, etc... --- stefany ( 2017-07-19 13:14 ) (44 reads)
- Re: Re: Dried seeds, etc... --- Furmosa ( 2017-07-20 15:15 ) (38 reads)

More questionable Venetians --- Rosanna ( 2017-07-16 08:02 ) (174 reads) file img

Indonesian?... no, India, good to know --- birdi ( 2017-07-16 08:47 ) (47 reads)
Here are the blue / black versions --- Rosanna ( 2017-07-19 15:44 ) (83 reads) file img
I think they are Indian too --- floorkasp ( 2017-07-20 00:50 ) (40 reads)
- Re: I think they are Indian too --- stefany ( 2017-07-20 05:57 ) (43 reads)

Glass bead making in Nigeria --- beadiste ( 2017-07-18 20:19 ) (83 reads)

Black bird beads --- Furmosa ( 2017-07-17 17:49 ) (104 reads) file img

Oaxaca, Mexica, fired clay - 1980s or thereabouts (no text) --- Joyce ( 2017-07-17 19:19 ) (29 reads)
- Re: Oaxaca, Mexica, fired clay - 1980s or thereabouts --- Furmosa ( 2017-07-18 09:34 ) (46 reads)

Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Beads 1930s vs 1970s vs 1990s --- beadiste ( 2017-07-16 13:16 ) (96 reads) file img

Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Beads 1970s --- beadiste ( 2017-07-16 13:19 ) (52 reads) file img
Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Beads 70s-80s? --- beadiste ( 2017-07-16 13:27 ) (54 reads) file img
Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Beads with Cloisonne --- beadiste ( 2017-07-16 13:30 ) (35 reads) file img
Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Beads - NOT! --- beadiste ( 2017-07-16 13:42 ) (43 reads) file img
- Re: Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Beads - NOT! --- beadiste ( 2017-07-16 13:44 ) (37 reads) file img
Re: Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Beads --- beadiste ( 2017-07-16 13:52 ) (47 reads) file img
More examples showing deterioration of 1930s beads --- beadiste ( 2017-07-17 08:00 ) (42 reads) file img

LOL - Cloisonne Dragon Beads Hit the Big Time --- beadiste ( 2017-07-13 21:01 ) (157 reads) file img

7 serious bids... aloeswood also known as agarwood --- birdi ( 2017-07-14 08:08 ) (71 reads)
Identifying agarwood beads --- birdi ( 2017-07-14 12:28 ) (92 reads)
- My opinion is... --- birdi ( 2017-07-15 11:36 ) (57 reads)
- Feels like a monologue. Earlier conversation --- birdi ( 2017-07-15 22:37 ) (56 reads)

Better be fast - you know you want this... --- beadiste ( 2017-07-14 19:47 ) (198 reads) file img

You're right - it's just not something to think twice about! Thanks, Chris! :) (no text) --- Joyce ( 2017-07-14 20:32 ) (37 reads)
Re: Better be fast - you know you want this... --- JohnnyAppleBead ( 2017-07-15 06:44 ) (86 reads)
- You can't find it because you now need to search under "sold" listings... --- Joyce ( 2017-07-15 07:00 ) (66 reads)
Re: Better be fast - you know you want this... --- stefany ( 2017-07-15 07:50 ) (79 reads)

Pinterest and bead cards --- birdi ( 2017-07-13 05:54 ) (185 reads) file img

Ambassador beads --- birdi ( 2017-07-14 06:18 ) (72 reads)
- Re: Ambassador beads- photo --- birdi ( 2017-07-14 06:55 ) (94 reads) file img
  - Re: Re: Ambassador beads- interesting past postings on BCN --- judy ( 2017-07-14 09:34 ) (86 reads) link
Re: Pinterest and bead cards --- JP ( 2017-07-14 20:33 ) (74 reads)

Chinese "Cinnabar" and Cloisonne --- beadiste ( 2017-07-12 10:43 ) (126 reads) file img

My Guess would be low molecular weight polyethylene, based on the waxy quality you report (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2017-07-12 10:46 ) (24 reads)
Rosanna - could be something even more basic --- beadiste ( 2017-07-12 10:49 ) (53 reads)
- Perhaps that recipe confuses shellac with lacquer? --- beadiste ( 2017-07-12 10:53 ) (40 reads)
- Traditional sealing wax - possible but probably not that durable --- Rosanna ( 2017-07-12 15:11 ) (50 reads)
  - A puzzling material to test... --- beadiste ( 2017-07-12 22:20 ) (35 reads)
    - beads made from sealing wax...! --- stefany ( 2017-07-13 07:50 ) (65 reads) file img
Grapes pendant dates to a purchase in Hawaii circa 1980. --- beadiste ( 2017-07-12 11:20 ) (69 reads) file img
Is there a repair to the cinnabar near the point of the heart? (no text) --- birdi ( 2017-07-13 05:38 ) (20 reads)
No repair - just the way it's carved & polished. It's supposed to be a rock. (no text) --- beadiste ( 2017-07-13 08:12 ) (21 reads)
Carved lacquer has oil added - according to this research --- beadiste ( 2017-07-13 10:27 ) (51 reads) link
I was wrong - the lacquer actually is in layers, not a pressed-in paste. --- beadiste ( 2017-07-13 13:09 ) (45 reads)
An eBay auction of older and more recent cinnabar beads --- beadiste ( 2017-07-13 21:21 ) (50 reads) file img
- I wish I could see the difference. Teach us. --- birdi ( 2017-07-14 07:26 ) (25 reads)

Found it on a sample card finally, thank you Birdi --- beadweyr ( 2017-07-13 09:11 ) (205 reads) link file img

By golly, there it is! Cool. Always nice to be validated! (no text) --- beadiste ( 2017-07-13 09:25 ) (23 reads)
Is that the origin of 'my' bead cards? --- birdi ( 2017-07-13 11:38 ) (61 reads)
Stephen A Frost and Son, bead merchants --- birdi ( 2017-07-13 16:09 ) (47 reads)
The Frost Trade Bead Collection at the Illinois State Museum --- Joyce ( 2017-07-13 18:39 ) (74 reads)

The "repair" portion shows layers of different colors --- beadiste ( 2017-07-13 09:22 ) (95 reads)

This message was supposed to go under the cinnabar thread, I fell asleep at the switch (no text) --- beadiste ( 2017-07-13 09:23 ) (36 reads)

Another great resource --- TASART ( 2017-07-13 07:35 ) (108 reads) link

Necklace of Old-Fashioned Chinese Cloisonne Beads --- beadiste ( 2017-07-05 12:37 ) (198 reads) file img

A few more comparison pics --- beadiste ( 2017-07-05 12:42 ) (134 reads) file img
- gilded glasp --- birdi ( 2017-07-05 13:41 ) (79 reads)
- A Haskell design for those big cloisonne beads --- beadiste ( 2017-07-06 09:42 ) (94 reads) file img
How the patterns are constructed --- beadiste ( 2017-07-05 15:10 ) (88 reads) file img
- Re: How the patterns are constructed --- stefany ( 2017-07-05 23:33 ) (76 reads)
  - Just pliers and rods --- beadiste ( 2017-07-06 08:43 ) (54 reads) link
  - YouTube video shows process --- beadiste ( 2017-07-12 07:54 ) (29 reads) file img
I appreciate your research and have a question� --- Frederick II ( 2017-07-06 00:30 ) (97 reads)
- Evidence? --- beadiste ( 2017-07-06 08:05 ) (113 reads) file img
  - Re: Evidence? --- jrj ( 2017-07-06 22:57 ) (86 reads)
    - Re: Re: Evidence? (no text) --- jrj ( 2017-07-06 22:58 ) (43 reads)
    - Re: Re: Evidence? --- jrj ( 2017-07-06 22:59 ) (79 reads) file
    - Yes, they're mine, and I still find them puzzling --- beadiste ( 2017-07-07 10:43 ) (56 reads)
    - A pic comparing the ojime and the beads --- beadiste ( 2017-07-07 11:08 ) (70 reads) file img
- Seems Consistent with "Kyoto Style" Japanese Cloisonne --- beadiste ( 2017-07-06 08:35 ) (95 reads) file img
  - Altho Nagoya was the home of the cloisonne over porcelain piece pictured --- beadiste ( 2017-07-07 11:12 ) (52 reads)
Re: Necklace of Old-Fashioned Chinese Cloisonne Beads --- Frederick II ( 2017-07-06 10:41 ) (90 reads)
Does somebody know the period of these cloisonne? --- kika ( 2017-07-07 13:38 ) (74 reads) file img
- 1970s-80s is my estimate (no text) --- beadiste ( 2017-07-07 15:36 ) (30 reads)
  - Re: 1970s-80s is my estimate: thanks! (no text) --- kika ( 2017-07-09 06:25 ) (41 reads)

Chinese porcelain beads at a ridiculous asking price --- beadiste ( 2017-07-10 16:44 ) (151 reads) file img

Copycats... --- beadiste ( 2017-07-10 17:09 ) (77 reads)
- Or they are trying to set an insurance value... (no text) --- David ( 2017-07-11 06:22 ) (28 reads)
  - Policy buyer would have to be a bit dim --- beadiste ( 2017-07-11 11:56 ) (65 reads)
    - They aren't looking to replace the item... (no text) --- David ( 2017-07-11 16:39 ) (30 reads)
What a wide wonderful marketplace eBay is! --- Joyce ( 2017-07-10 21:09 ) (68 reads)

Red coral like glass beads --- Furmosa ( 2017-07-10 10:18 ) (166 reads) file img

From your photo... --- Joyce ( 2017-07-10 12:39 ) (99 reads)
- looks like India.. --- stefany ( 2017-07-10 14:02 ) (65 reads)
Re: Red coral like glass beads --- furmosa ( 2017-07-10 14:31 ) (76 reads) file img
- Re: Re: Red coral like glass beads --- furmosa ( 2017-07-10 14:38 ) (71 reads)
Re: Red coral like glass beads --- Furmosa ( 2017-07-10 15:43 ) (74 reads)

More on Repro Venetians --- Rosanna ( 2017-07-09 21:13 ) (177 reads) file img

aren't these a type still being made in Venice? --- stefany ( 2017-07-10 01:50 ) (86 reads)
- At less than $2 per bead I assumed they were from Java, China, India... (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2017-07-10 05:11 ) (37 reads)
  - the price isn't evidence of origin, though? (no text) --- stefany ( 2017-07-10 06:16 ) (34 reads)
    - Asking price is one thing I consider when trying to detect reproductions (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2017-07-10 12:37 ) (36 reads)
Repro Venetians... --- Joyce ( 2017-07-10 08:08 ) (109 reads) file img
they stood out to me as different --- birdi ( 2017-07-10 13:03 ) (70 reads)

Buried in Beads 4,000 Years Ago --- TASART ( 2017-07-08 21:42 ) (173 reads) link img

Thanks, Thomas - awesome discovery! (no text) --- beadiste ( 2017-07-08 21:53 ) (34 reads)
- those tiny hand made stone beads are amazing --- judy ( 2017-07-09 12:55 ) (75 reads)

on the subject of Cloisonne --- stefany ( 2017-07-08 13:57 ) (125 reads) file img

Re: on the subject of Cloisonne --- stefany ( 2017-07-08 14:01 ) (84 reads) file img
Japanese --- beadiste ( 2017-07-08 16:12 ) (81 reads)
- Re: Japanese- thanks- that's good to know- (no text) --- stefany ( 2017-07-09 00:39 ) (41 reads)

Who made these? When? --- lindabd ( 2017-07-03 23:21 ) (198 reads) file img

the wire work looks typical India --- birdi ( 2017-07-03 23:29 ) (88 reads)
- Thank you Birdi! Contemporary you think? (no text) --- lindabd ( 2017-07-04 10:58 ) (37 reads)
  - 1970s through 1990s? Used to see them at Pier One and Cost Plus (no text) --- birdi ( 2017-07-04 17:15 ) (60 reads)
    - Thank you again! (no text) --- lindabd ( 2017-07-04 23:55 ) (34 reads)

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