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What exactly is the "glow" coating in Czech seed beads? --- beadiste ( 2018-05-19 15:01 ) (72 reads)

Helpful, but not entirely so --- beadiste ( 2018-05-19 16:26 ) (44 reads)
- Re: iridescent metallic lustre effect --- stefany ( 2018-05-20 02:19 ) (29 reads)
  - Since I'm not sure what Chris intends by "glow"..., --- Beadman ( 2018-05-20 03:51 ) (30 reads)
    - That's what some importers and retailers label them: "glow" (no text) --- beadiste ( 2018-05-20 19:50 ) (5 reads)
    - See examples at the link --- beadiste ( 2018-05-20 19:59 ) (23 reads) link
  - As I found out the hard way! (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2018-05-23 14:33 ) (0 reads)
- sorry duplicate post... (no text) --- stefany ( 2018-05-20 02:20 ) (5 reads)
Seems to be some sort of "Picasso" finish --- beadiste ( 2018-05-20 14:47 ) (13 reads)

BCN around the world! --- floorkasp ( 2018-05-22 13:07 ) (104 reads) file img

Antique store --- floorkasp ( 2018-05-22 13:09 ) (83 reads) file img
Some finds --- floorkasp ( 2018-05-22 13:14 ) (85 reads) file img

Buying beads in Athens --- Sammitenn ( 2018-05-17 12:28 ) (106 reads)

Not right in Athens --- Rosanna ( 2018-05-17 13:09 ) (93 reads)
- Re: Not right in Athens --- Sammitenn ( 2018-05-17 13:22 ) (67 reads)
Consider the Athens weekend market or "flea market." You might see some interesting things there. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-05-20 00:05 ) (4 reads)
Re: Buying beads in Athens --- Sammitenn ( 2018-05-22 00:41 ) (41 reads)

Some odd 8-sided "Russian" blue cane beads --- beadiste ( 2018-05-16 17:07 ) (173 reads) file img

An example of the wobbly layering --- beadiste ( 2018-05-16 17:14 ) (101 reads) file img
M�xican (?). --- Beadman ( 2018-05-20 01:00 ) (68 reads)
- Jamey, Please show Ugly "chevron beads" --- beadbox ( 2018-05-20 05:33 ) (39 reads)
  - Re: Ugly "chevron beads" --- Beadman ( 2018-05-20 17:50 ) (44 reads)
European, possibly late 18th, early 19th century --- beadiste ( 2018-05-20 11:42 ) (74 reads) file img
- Similar 7-sided layered beads found in St. Eustatius, Netherlands Antilles --- beadiste ( 2018-05-20 11:56 ) (53 reads)
  - Not similar --- hans06 ( 2018-05-20 14:17 ) (50 reads) file img
    - Take another look at Karlis's article, Hans. There are indeed drawn faceted beads. (no text) --- beadiste ( 2018-05-20 14:41 ) (10 reads)
- Re: "Slave Trade" --- Beadman ( 2018-05-20 18:01 ) (50 reads)
  - I bought three strands from him. (no text) --- beadiste ( 2018-05-20 18:38 ) (12 reads)
  - British slave trade banned in 1807, but of course the US trade continued --- beadiste ( 2018-05-21 09:43 ) (21 reads)
- Re: European, possibly late 18th, early 19th century --- JP ( 2018-05-20 21:47 ) (54 reads)
  - Thanks, JP, for the explanation about Ghana beads calcification. --- beadiste ( 2018-05-21 10:17 ) (27 reads)
    - Re: Thanks, JP, for the explanation about Ghana beads calcification. --- JP ( 2018-05-21 21:07 ) (18 reads)
      - That's from the labeled samples shown in Perlen Aus Gablonz, yes?. (no text) --- beadiste ( 2018-05-21 21:41 ) (7 reads)
Picards have a pic of the Mexican "Russian" beads --- beadiste ( 2018-05-20 20:26 ) (71 reads) file img

Semiotics: Beads, symbolism and self-awareness --- jatatoo ( 2018-05-11 05:49 ) (157 reads) file

Ooo, I think I'm going to love this before I even read it... --- beadiste ( 2018-05-11 12:31 ) (44 reads)
Recently published, with some pics --- beadiste ( 2018-05-11 20:46 ) (87 reads) file img
Beautifully rounded ostrich shell beads --- beadiste ( 2018-05-11 21:03 ) (100 reads) link file img
- Re: Beautifully rounded --- jatatoo ( 2018-05-12 05:12 ) (73 reads)
  - The notion of a "Eurocentric myth" in this context seems nonsensical to me. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-05-20 00:00 ) (6 reads)
    - Yes, I see your point - thanks. (no text) --- jatatoo ( 2018-05-20 06:37 ) (5 reads)

Update on back-filling rattlesnake beads --- Luann Udell ( 2018-05-18 14:00 ) (81 reads) file img

Pic of tiny brushes --- Luann Udell ( 2018-05-18 14:03 ) (57 reads) file img
Re: Update on back-filling rattlesnake beads --- odan ( 2018-05-19 07:36 ) (32 reads)
The very best result.... --- Luann Udell ( 2018-05-19 11:20 ) (58 reads) file img
- :) You are welcome :) (no text) --- beadweyr ( 2018-05-19 11:38 ) (4 reads)

What are the Pros & Cons of buying contemporary repros of antique and ancient beads? (no text) --- Frederick II ( 2018-04-28 23:57 ) (184 reads)

Why would you do that? I can't wait to hear . . . (no text) --- nharlow42 ( 2018-04-29 18:06 ) (63 reads)
- There is no right answer. --- Frederick II ( 2018-04-29 18:20 ) (143 reads)
  - I feel this question is important enough to think about it� --- Frederick II ( 2018-04-30 00:45 ) (115 reads)
Re: Pros & Cons --- Beadman ( 2018-04-30 01:32 ) (142 reads)
- Re: Re: Pros & Cons --- odan ( 2018-04-30 08:05 ) (99 reads)
Repros for research and education --- floorkasp ( 2018-04-30 01:44 ) (94 reads)
- "TRIBUTES" --- stefany ( 2018-04-30 02:25 ) (106 reads)
  - Garbage for one, treasure for another... --- Uwe ( 2018-04-30 04:30 ) (152 reads) file img
I see my problem here. It's semantics. --- nharlow42 ( 2018-04-30 14:17 ) (124 reads)
Publish! --- Rosanna ( 2018-05-01 11:20 ) (128 reads)
- some of us are already on the case... (no text) --- stefany ( 2018-05-01 16:13 ) (41 reads)
- Or Parish? --- Beadman ( 2018-05-02 11:43 ) (134 reads)
  - Unfortunately... --- Rosanna ( 2018-05-02 15:02 ) (127 reads)
    - Fortunately, there is always a way around obstacles for people who are interested. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-05-02 16:46 ) (52 reads)
    - I would like to purchase a copy of this article. Can you tell me how. --- nharlow42 ( 2018-05-02 17:27 ) (98 reads)
      - Re: I would like to purchase a copy of this article. Can you tell me how. --- nharlow42 ( 2018-05-03 16:38 ) (91 reads)
        
        Surely --- Beadman ( 2018-05-03 21:16 ) (120 reads)
      - Sorry to say --- nharlow42 ( 2018-05-09 13:51 ) (122 reads)
        
        Re: Sorry to say --- Frederick II ( 2018-05-09 19:54 ) (115 reads)
        
        Re: Re: Sorry to say --- nharlow42 ( 2018-05-12 19:41 ) (79 reads)
        
        "A Lead"? --- Beadman ( 2018-05-15 22:06 ) (71 reads)
        
        Re: "A Lead"? --- nharlow42 ( 2018-05-16 07:00 ) (57 reads)
      - The conference proceedings seem to be out of print, but I have not given up. (no text) --- nharlow42 ( 2018-05-17 16:52 ) (8 reads)
There is no wrong answer... (no text) --- Frederick II ( 2018-05-06 03:20 ) (58 reads)

materials used for heishi beads --- lindabd ( 2018-05-09 08:17 ) (146 reads) file img

Re: materials used for heishi beads --- stefany ( 2018-05-10 00:06 ) (96 reads)
- Thank you Stefany! Here are more images. --- lindabd ( 2018-05-10 07:43 ) (79 reads) file img
  - speckled off-white non glossy - ostrich egg shell (no text) --- birdi ( 2018-05-10 08:41 ) (27 reads)
- and finally, two faces of the brown shimmery disk - thanks for having a look! --- lindabd ( 2018-05-10 07:46 ) (81 reads) file img
Re: Hishi Materials --- Beadman ( 2018-05-15 01:38 ) (67 reads)
- Re: Re: Hishi Materials --- frank ( 2018-05-15 12:09 ) (46 reads)

Aids for those studying beads --- Karlis ( 2018-05-08 11:10 ) (161 reads)

Re: Aids for those studying beads --- Karlis ( 2018-05-08 16:15 ) (112 reads) link
Thank you Karlis - nice feature & very helpful! (no text) --- jatatoo ( 2018-05-09 08:22 ) (27 reads)
Thank you!. Super helpful! (no text) --- lindabd ( 2018-05-09 08:53 ) (26 reads)
Many thanks, Karlis! (no text) --- Joyce ( 2018-05-14 20:32 ) (9 reads)

Bangkok beads fair --- beadslearner ( 2018-05-08 11:01 ) (111 reads)

August 4-5, I am told. (no text) --- Joyce ( 2018-05-08 22:30 ) (34 reads)

Question re stone beads --- lindabd ( 2018-05-02 20:42 ) (209 reads) file img

There's a soft onyx that comes from that part of the world - "Pakistan Onyx" (no text) --- beadiste ( 2018-05-02 22:59 ) (40 reads)
Possibly "Pakistan Onyx" - a type of banded calcite, softer than quartz (no text) --- beadiste ( 2018-05-02 23:02 ) (36 reads)
Re: Question re stone beads --- ancient beads ( 2018-05-05 07:02 ) (109 reads)
- Thanks, Yankee! - alabaster, of course - I should have recognized it by the dull finish. (no text) --- beadiste ( 2018-05-06 08:52 ) (28 reads)
  - Thank you both! (no text) --- lindabd ( 2018-05-07 00:37 ) (27 reads)
    - This looks similar to the "soapstone" beads you posted about earlier. --- Luann Udell ( 2018-05-08 12:11 ) (38 reads)

Midnight sky millies --- Luann Udell ( 2018-04-22 21:11 ) (228 reads) file img

more views --- Luann Udell ( 2018-04-22 21:13 ) (116 reads) file img
- Re: more views --- odan ( 2018-04-23 09:04 ) (98 reads) file img
starry night millies --- birdi ( 2018-04-23 06:31 ) (118 reads)
- Just pm'ed you! (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2018-04-23 20:55 ) (49 reads)
- just sent you a p.m. (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2018-04-23 20:56 ) (39 reads)
- some necklaces --- birdi ( 2018-04-24 00:01 ) (118 reads) file img
  - Beautiful! (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2018-04-24 10:04 ) (42 reads)
  - Birdi, just pm'd you :^) (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2018-05-08 12:09 ) (22 reads)
What lovely, charming beads! (no text) --- lindabd ( 2018-04-23 22:58 ) (41 reads)

any thoughts on these? --- sammitenn ( 2018-05-06 06:43 ) (194 reads) file img

Re: any thoughts on these? --- odan ( 2018-05-06 09:09 ) (118 reads) file img
- We have seen your duck already --- Art ( 2018-05-06 20:55 ) (101 reads)
Recent India made (no text) --- beadbox ( 2018-05-06 14:08 ) (33 reads)
Definitely Indian�but a cut above many such beads. I like the melon shape. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-05-06 18:46 ) (34 reads)

One day late... --- Uwe ( 2018-05-03 11:10 ) (150 reads) file img

Thank You Uwe! BCN has arrived at Sweet 16! --- Joyce ( 2018-05-04 10:07 ) (67 reads)
Eight years late� --- Frederick II ( 2018-05-04 16:25 ) (84 reads)

Look who has an article in the new Ornament --- lopacki ( 2018-05-02 15:53 ) (173 reads) file img

Re: Look who has an article in the new Ornament --- birdi ( 2018-05-02 17:57 ) (81 reads)
- Re: Re: Look who has an article in the new Ornament --- Floorkasp ( 2018-05-04 07:44 ) (58 reads)
congrats, Floor! --- Luann Udell ( 2018-05-02 19:34 ) (69 reads)
Brava! (no text) --- lindabd ( 2018-05-02 20:45 ) (33 reads)
congratulation Floor (no text) --- alipersia ( 2018-05-03 04:10 ) (31 reads)
You go, Floor! --- Joyce ( 2018-05-03 10:10 ) (62 reads)
Again & again, with singleness of purpose, Floor makes important contributions to bead history. (no text) --- Frederick II ( 2018-05-03 13:31 ) (34 reads)
It made me very proud. --- Floorkasp ( 2018-05-04 07:45 ) (68 reads)

Bead i.d. please?? --- Luann Udell ( 2018-05-02 14:18 ) (152 reads) file img

Not old. Probably India. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-05-02 16:48 ) (42 reads)
- Thanks Jamey, I'll try searching for that! (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2018-05-02 19:35 ) (37 reads)

ID�s please... --- Uwe ( 2018-04-30 04:36 ) (196 reads) file img

The other one... --- Uwe ( 2018-04-30 04:38 ) (157 reads) file img
- Re: The other one... --- odan ( 2018-04-30 07:39 ) (119 reads) file img
relatively recent Indonesian perhaps? (no text) --- stefany ( 2018-04-30 06:00 ) (50 reads)
Re: ID�s please... --- floorkasp ( 2018-04-30 06:09 ) (120 reads)
Thanks for help... (no text) --- Uwe ( 2018-05-01 04:51 ) (35 reads)

Nifty article on engraved shale pendants --- beadiste ( 2018-04-30 07:48 ) (134 reads)

In situ finds.... --- jatatoo ( 2018-04-30 12:42 ) (94 reads)

PEME RIKA'S --- odan ( 2018-04-23 08:35 ) (245 reads) file img

Re: More photos --- odan ( 2018-04-23 08:36 ) (142 reads) file img
- pema raka --- judy ( 2018-04-23 15:52 ) (165 reads)
  - Re: pema raka --- odan ( 2018-04-24 07:08 ) (123 reads) file img
Re: Pema Raka Beads --- Beadman ( 2018-04-24 13:16 ) (131 reads) link
- More Pema Raka Beads --- Beadman ( 2018-04-24 13:30 ) (103 reads) link
- A Really L O N G Thread from 2008 --- Beadman ( 2018-04-24 13:37 ) (100 reads) link
  - Re: A Really L O N G Thread from 2008 --- odan ( 2018-04-25 07:00 ) (81 reads)
    - You are welcome Dan. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-04-26 15:06 ) (44 reads)
Re: PEME RIKA'S --- Tofsla ( 2018-04-26 18:09 ) (163 reads) file img
- I cannot agree! --- Beadman ( 2018-04-26 19:07 ) (148 reads)
  - Re: I cannot agree! (no text) --- tofsla ( 2018-04-26 19:41 ) (54 reads)
  - Re: I cannot agree! --- tofsla ( 2018-04-26 19:44 ) (136 reads)
    - Repeat --- Beadman ( 2018-04-26 21:18 ) (124 reads)
      - this is just idiotic... --- tofsla ( 2018-04-26 21:33 ) (140 reads)
        
        I can see this is a discussion that is going nowhere. I have made my points. I desist. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-04-26 22:23 ) (46 reads)
        
        You should stop talking about Tibetan beads, you know nothing about.. (no text) --- Tofsla ( 2018-04-26 23:03 ) (55 reads)
        
        Jamey knows more than you are willing to acknowledge (no text) --- lopacki ( 2018-04-27 08:48 ) (55 reads)
        
        Re: Jamey knows more than you are willing to acknowledge --- odan ( 2018-04-27 09:07 ) (139 reads) file img
        
        I POST NEXT ONE IN 5yr. CANT BE BOTHERED (no text) --- tofsla ( 2018-04-27 13:52 ) (52 reads)
Carnelian in China --- Will ( 2018-04-28 22:59 ) (163 reads) file img
- Thank you. (no text) --- Frederick II ( 2018-04-28 23:56 ) (39 reads)
- Thank you very much Will (no text) --- karavanserai ( 2018-04-29 02:50 ) (38 reads)
- Thank you very much Will (no text) --- karavanserai ( 2018-04-29 02:50 ) (38 reads)

This seller thanked me (and raised the price!) when I advised against misrepresentation: --- Frederick II ( 2018-04-24 19:59 ) (242 reads)

Saw the bead earlier - interesting rationale for a price increase, Fred email coming - thanks. (no text) --- jatatoo ( 2018-04-25 04:50 ) (57 reads)
Two older threads from 2006 & 2007 on misrepresentation - including TASART's "1-10 Scale" --- jatatoo ( 2018-04-25 07:15 ) (128 reads)
How was this bead misrepresented? --- Frederick II ( 2018-04-27 10:44 ) (124 reads)
- Thanks Fred, I appreciate your details on this --- Rosanna ( 2018-04-27 14:15 ) (80 reads)
Relisted with a (somewhat) lower price/Beadiste's cloisonn� blog --- jatatoo ( 2018-04-28 10:03 ) (119 reads) file img

a couple of questions.. --- lindabd ( 2018-04-24 14:26 ) (254 reads) file img

Re: a couple of questions.. --- Frenchjet ( 2018-04-25 05:41 ) (101 reads)
- Molded (!) --- Beadman ( 2018-04-26 15:15 ) (88 reads)
  - Re: Molded (!) --- lindabd ( 2018-04-27 07:44 ) (66 reads)
    - You are welcome Linda. --- Beadman ( 2018-04-27 08:24 ) (60 reads) link
    - Most likely Czech --- Floorkasp ( 2018-04-27 09:41 ) (65 reads)
      - I concur, of course. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-04-27 11:35 ) (40 reads)
The abstract archaic looking soapstone is probably from China, 1980's. (no text) --- Frederick II ( 2018-04-27 08:51 ) (42 reads)

gem quality 2eyes dzi pair for visual pleasure --- tofsla ( 2018-04-27 03:01 ) (182 reads) file img

NIce. How can we tell the difference between the old ones and the new ones? What do you look for? (no text) --- Frederick II ( 2018-04-27 08:47 ) (51 reads)

WHAT HAD TO DIE TO MAKE THESE BEADS --- odan ( 2018-04-24 10:46 ) (233 reads) file img

Re: WHAT HAD TO DIE TO MAKE THESE BEADS MORE PHOTOS --- odan ( 2018-04-24 10:46 ) (115 reads) file img
Sange Maryam - 2006 --- Beadman ( 2018-04-24 12:58 ) (152 reads) link
- Re: Sange Maryam - 2006 --- odan ( 2018-04-25 10:42 ) (85 reads)
  - You are welcome! (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-04-26 14:37 ) (40 reads)

European Migration Period/late fifth century beads excavated on the Island of �land (Sweden) --- jatatoo ( 2018-04-26 06:45 ) (140 reads) file

Wow, thanks for a fascinating read! (no text) --- beadiste ( 2018-04-26 08:50 ) (45 reads)

question --- aldilfee ( 2018-04-18 06:55 ) (191 reads) file img

Almost impossible to tell from photos; look like fairly new polyester resin beads, China --- Rosanna ( 2018-04-18 13:17 ) (87 reads)
Perform a Rub Test --- Beadman ( 2018-04-22 14:51 ) (79 reads)

Wrong Danny --- odan ( 2018-04-17 06:57 ) (201 reads) file img

good -thats ok by me too... --- stefany ( 2018-04-17 07:53 ) (122 reads)
- Re: good -thats ok by me too... --- odan ( 2018-04-17 08:40 ) (127 reads) file img
  - Re:ziggy-beak- biggy cousin --- alipersia ( 2018-04-20 09:37 ) (112 reads) file img
    - Odan and Ali have started an official thread... --- Joyce ( 2018-04-20 20:28 ) (97 reads)
    - Re: Re:ziggy-beak- biggy cousin --- odan ( 2018-04-21 07:58 ) (78 reads) file img

A question about this carnelion --- alipersia ( 2018-04-20 09:44 ) (171 reads) file img

upsetdown，sanskrit (no text) --- redmountain ( 2018-04-20 14:06 ) (48 reads)
upsetdown，sanskrit (no text) --- redmountain ( 2018-04-20 14:07 ) (46 reads)

What's YOUR favorite website? --- Luann Udell ( 2018-04-18 12:48 ) (157 reads)

:) :) Thank you! :) :) (no text) --- Joyce ( 2018-04-19 00:05 ) (47 reads)
Re: What's YOUR favorite website? --- odan ( 2018-04-19 08:01 ) (133 reads) file img
eBay. (no text) --- beadiste ( 2018-04-19 10:22 ) (53 reads)

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