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Interesting paper on medieval glass beads --- Rosanna ( 2019-05-22 11:00 ) (39 reads)

Very useful and thorough article; thanks for posting it, Rosanna (no text) --- will ( 2019-05-22 21:23 ) (2 reads)

This was rather a surprise.... --- Beadman ( 2019-05-01 01:17 ) (235 reads) file img

Next we'll see Venetian beads doing time as "ancient Iranian eye beads" on eBay? --- beadiste ( 2019-05-01 18:25 ) (95 reads)
- Skunk Beads --- Beadman ( 2019-05-01 19:14 ) (127 reads) file img
  - Cute skunks! --- Joyce ( 2019-05-02 06:34 ) (74 reads)
    - Re: Cute skunks! Yes! --- AnneLFG ( 2019-05-05 17:12 ) (56 reads)
      - I LOVE SKUNKS!!! --- Luann Udell ( 2019-05-21 19:51 ) (18 reads)
  - You know what the skunk on the right is doing, right? (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2019-05-21 19:53 ) (6 reads)

Magnetic black stone??? --- Luann Udell ( 2019-05-04 22:11 ) (120 reads) file img

Re: Magnetic black stone??? could be haematite? --- stefany ( 2019-05-05 04:48 ) (38 reads)
Synthetic hematite is magnetic. (no text) --- beadiste ( 2019-05-05 11:08 ) (11 reads)
Re: Magnetic black stone??? Found this out --- AnneLFG ( 2019-05-05 16:09 ) (57 reads)
Prehistoric hematite beads from Mexico --- Karlis ( 2019-05-05 20:42 ) (60 reads)
Re: Magnetic black stone??? --- frank ( 2019-05-05 21:25 ) (54 reads)
- Re: Re: Magnetic black stone??? Great addition --- AnneLFG ( 2019-05-07 11:40 ) (48 reads)
Thank you, all, and an update! --- Luann Udell ( 2019-05-21 19:40 ) (16 reads)
Funny update --- Luann Udell ( 2019-05-21 19:46 ) (12 reads)

Blast from the past - Shipwreck Beads catalog from 1989 --- Rosanna ( 2019-05-05 10:48 ) (161 reads) file img

Shipwreck Beads Catalog Pages 2 & 3 --- Rosanna ( 2019-05-05 10:52 ) (112 reads) file img
Shipwreck Beads catalog Pages 10 & 15 --- Rosanna ( 2019-05-05 10:55 ) (121 reads) file img
Identical pages are shown for the Picard African Imports catalog from April 1989 onward --- beadiste ( 2019-05-05 11:15 ) (70 reads)
- The CPI calculator I use indicates $15 in April 1989 is the equivalent of $31 now. (no text) --- beadiste ( 2019-05-05 11:24 ) (25 reads)
- Maybe the Vincents were distributors for the Picards? (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2019-05-05 15:21 ) (24 reads)
  - The Picard price list is by the 24-27" strand, vs. by the bead (no text) --- beadiste ( 2019-05-05 16:52 ) (27 reads)
- I heard from the Picards- they gave Shipwreck permission to use their photos (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2019-05-14 19:36 ) (10 reads)
Will somebody please invent time travel? I want to buy some beads! (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2019-05-21 19:32 ) (2 reads)
I was so excited, I posted twice! (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2019-05-21 19:33 ) (3 reads)

bone or ivory?? --- Luann Udell ( 2019-05-04 22:06 ) (180 reads) file img

Re: bone or ivory?? --- stefany ( 2019-05-05 04:45 ) (88 reads)
Looks like ivory. (no text) --- Joyce ( 2019-05-05 07:29 ) (14 reads)
Try the bead reamer exercise --- Rosanna ( 2019-05-05 10:39 ) (68 reads)
Re: bone or ivory?? --- petrusgeorgius ( 2019-05-05 12:00 ) (71 reads)
Re: bone or ivory?? --- petrusgeorgius ( 2019-05-06 05:55 ) (56 reads)
- Vegetable ivory such as the palm nuts you name do not have those visible lines (no text) --- stefany ( 2019-05-06 07:47 ) (14 reads)
  - Re: Vegetable ivory such as the palm nuts you name do not have those visible lines --- petrusgeorgius ( 2019-05-06 08:03 ) (68 reads)
Re: Bone or Ivory..., or? --- Beadman ( 2019-05-17 02:09 ) (50 reads)
- Phone camera doesn't like close-ups. :^( (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2019-05-19 13:42 ) (7 reads)
  - You're less than a mile away. Come visit me�and bring them! (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-05-20 22:26 ) (9 reads)
    - I can't PM you, do you have my email and/or phone? (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2019-05-21 19:26 ) (3 reads)

necklace --- nishedha ( 2019-05-20 20:49 ) (94 reads) file img

Spelling (!) --- Beadman ( 2019-05-20 22:18 ) (63 reads)
- Re: Spelling (!) --- nishedha ( 2019-05-21 07:29 ) (41 reads)
- Mis-spelling can create opportunity OOPS I meant misspelling --- Rosanna ( 2019-05-21 08:48 ) (46 reads) file img
- Proof-reader is incorrect; it's proofreader, if you insist on correct spelling :) (no text) --- jrj ( 2019-05-21 16:38 ) (6 reads)
Gold adds such elegance! I love your compositions, always. (no text) --- Joyce ( 2019-05-21 06:33 ) (5 reads)

Help with new glass bead technology --- Rosanna ( 2019-05-15 20:24 ) (95 reads)

Re: Help with new glass bead technology/Can't help but.. --- AnneLFG ( 2019-05-15 20:43 ) (52 reads)
- Will work on glass but with unknown results on coatings --- Rosanna ( 2019-05-16 11:40 ) (25 reads)
Re: Help with new glass bead technology --- Floorkasp ( 2019-05-15 23:21 ) (50 reads)
Preciosa sample card --- beadiste ( 2019-05-16 08:34 ) (43 reads)
Thanks for the tips everyone! --- Rosanna ( 2019-05-16 09:43 ) (45 reads) file img
- concerning fancy surface finishes on drawn glass seed beads or rocailles --- stefany ( 2019-05-18 13:15 ) (33 reads)
  - Yes, I'm finding that out about the metallic coatings, NOT durable, even when "dry". (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2019-05-19 13:38 ) (3 reads)
  - Lustre fire-polish on Prosser beads necklace --- stefany ( 2019-05-20 02:06 ) (20 reads) file img
This was what I was complaining about a few months ago! --- Luann Udell ( 2019-05-19 13:34 ) (18 reads)
- Forgot, new purchases of Preciosa beads are coated, too! (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2019-05-19 13:37 ) (4 reads)
- The tip-off in my case should have been the low, low price - 99 cents per ounce --- Rosanna ( 2019-05-20 09:43 ) (12 reads)

antique glass beads- Panini collection, on exhibition in eastern europe-opening next Thursday --- stefany ( 2019-05-12 15:28 ) (135 reads)

Re: antique glass beads- Panini collection, on exhibition ..../ Thanks!/Be Still My Heart --- AnneLFG ( 2019-05-15 20:28 ) (35 reads)
received the catalogue from Augusto Panini's wonderful exhibition in Zara Croatia! --- JohnnyAppleBead ( 2019-05-18 08:05 ) (52 reads) file img
Here's a link to the Exhibition Catalogue in Zara ~ Courtesy of Augusto Panini --- JohnnyAppleBead ( 2019-05-20 07:07 ) (32 reads) file img
- Thanks Phil! (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2019-05-20 09:39 ) (1 reads)

interesting and useful book recommended! --- stefany ( 2019-05-18 12:47 ) (70 reads)

Re: interesting and useful book- --- stefany ( 2019-05-19 07:41 ) (38 reads)
Absolutely, totally and positively...The Glory of Beads! --- Joyce ( 2019-05-19 21:47 ) (41 reads) file img

have a million to spare?? --- stefany ( 2019-04-29 02:22 ) (213 reads) link

A million dollars..., because he's dead? Crap "art." (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-04-30 17:22 ) (35 reads)
- True "Crap art." --- Karlis ( 2019-05-03 16:57 ) (91 reads) file img
- Million year old crap --- Rosanna ( 2019-05-03 17:04 ) (72 reads)
  - Oh yes, fossil dino poop - in Colin's specimen collection. (no text) --- Joyce ( 2019-05-03 18:47 ) (24 reads)
  - Coprolite --- Luann Udell ( 2019-05-19 13:40 ) (9 reads)
  - Re: Million year old crap (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2019-05-19 13:40 ) (2 reads)
- George Carlin: "...their stuff is shit, and your shit is stuff." (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-05-17 02:19 ) (7 reads)

Happy Birthday BeadCollector.net......17! --- Joyce ( 2019-05-02 06:39 ) (89 reads)

Congratulations! --- Beadman ( 2019-05-02 08:02 ) (53 reads)
Big thanks for providing this forum for bead collectors everywhere! (no text) --- bob ( 2019-05-02 09:01 ) (20 reads)
Congratulations BCN and many many thanks! (no text) --- lindabd ( 2019-05-02 10:24 ) (15 reads)
Happy Birthday and may there be many more (no text) --- Karlis ( 2019-05-02 11:50 ) (15 reads)
Re: Happy Birthday BeadCollector.net......17! --- Laboom ( 2019-05-02 14:12 ) (40 reads)
HOORAY! Virtual high five! (no text) --- beadiste ( 2019-05-02 19:20 ) (6 reads)
Sincere thanks for a truly global bead collecting forum! (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2019-05-02 20:01 ) (7 reads)
Many Happy Returns of this Birthday! (no text) --- Frederick II ( 2019-05-03 00:32 ) (7 reads)
Happy Birthday and Thank you (no text) --- beadweyr ( 2019-05-03 02:19 ) (8 reads)
Re: Happy Birthday BeadCollector.net......17! --- Ms J ( 2019-05-03 23:26 ) (45 reads)
- Re: Re: Happy Birthday to yoooou and many more! --- judy ( 2019-05-04 17:34 ) (29 reads)
Re: Happy Birthday BeadCollector.net......17! /Big Congrats & Grateful for BCN (no text) --- AnneLFG ( 2019-05-15 21:02 ) (4 reads)

Wedding Cake bead in Victoria & Albert museum --- beadiste ( 2019-05-14 09:52 ) (92 reads) link file img

My small collection of wedding cake and related fancies --- Rosanna ( 2019-05-14 11:19 ) (77 reads) file img
- Re: My small collection of wedding cake and related fancies --- Sammi_tenn ( 2019-05-14 14:20 ) (45 reads)
- A better pic --- Rosanna ( 2019-05-14 19:34 ) (63 reads) file img
  - Exquisite group of fancies, thanks for showing them. (no text) --- Joyce ( 2019-05-14 23:56 ) (6 reads)
Re: Wedding Cake bead in Victoria & Albert museum/Lovely Everyone! (no text) --- AnneLFG ( 2019-05-15 20:57 ) (3 reads)

just a bit ostentatious? -trying to post the link... --- stefany ( 2019-05-07 08:27 ) (152 reads)

Well, maybe, but... --- Joyce ( 2019-05-09 06:47 ) (75 reads)

interesting necklace - Egypt inspired - origin? --- lindabd ( 2019-05-02 10:54 ) (129 reads) file img

Re: interesting necklace - 1960's or thereabouts handcrafted pottery beads design? (no text) --- stefany ( 2019-05-03 01:07 ) (19 reads)
- Stefany, I see how this might seem so, but what about the very specific gilt brass pieces? (no text) --- lindabd ( 2019-05-04 21:24 ) (7 reads)

Maasai beaded bracelets --- lindabd ( 2019-05-04 21:22 ) (91 reads) file img

�Amber� beads revealed as prehistoric fakes --- Karlis ( 2019-05-02 19:50 ) (124 reads) file img

C is clearly derived from a clam-like bivalve. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-05-03 04:14 ) (12 reads)

1920s Fortuny Dress featuring Venetian feather beads from "Antiques Roadshow" --- AnneLFG ( 2019-04-29 22:30 ) (137 reads) link img

Re: 1920s Fortuny Dress featuring Venetian feather beads from "Antiques Roadshow" --- barbcrafter ( 2019-04-30 11:00 ) (48 reads)

Carved Earrings --- barbcrafter ( 2019-04-24 12:58 ) (131 reads) file img

Not earrings - shoe clips, or maybe dress clips. --- beadiste ( 2019-04-24 15:51 ) (63 reads)
- Re: Not earrings - shoe clips, or maybe dress clips. --- barbcrafter ( 2019-04-24 16:32 ) (60 reads)
  - You can id a shoe clip by seeing if it draws blood when you put them on your ears! (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2019-04-29 18:25 ) (17 reads)
    - that is funny! (no text) --- barbcrafter ( 2019-04-30 10:59 ) (13 reads)

Beer bottle brown "Russian" beads --- beadiste ( 2019-04-13 17:32 ) (222 reads) link file img

Love these! --- Luann Udell ( 2019-04-15 21:50 ) (60 reads)
- Prices are always negotiable --- beadiste ( 2019-04-21 11:17 ) (54 reads)
  - Go high! --- Luann Udell ( 2019-04-26 20:22 ) (28 reads)
Re: Translucent Brown "Russian" Beads --- Beadman ( 2019-04-16 21:09 ) (102 reads) file img
Re: Beer bottle brown "Russian" beads --- frank ( 2019-04-17 06:59 ) (62 reads)
Amber glass trade beads at Sheldon Jackson Museum, Sitka, Alaska --- beadiste ( 2019-04-19 10:26 ) (85 reads) file img
- Do you know what the purple (?) beads, bottom center, are? Just curious. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-04-19 15:02 ) (24 reads)
  - I think they're brass, but will email the curator just to be sure --- beadiste ( 2019-04-19 15:24 ) (42 reads)
    - Interesting! I documented a trade copper necklace with a purply-red patina about 18 years ago. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-04-19 15:30 ) (20 reads)
    - Hand made brass --- beadiste ( 2019-04-19 17:58 ) (67 reads)
      - Thank you! (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-04-19 18:06 ) (22 reads)
Re: The Amber is very nice with the Root Beer! (no text) --- AnneLFG ( 2019-04-24 00:28 ) (20 reads)
- Maybe I should call it the "Butterbeer" necklace? ;^) (no text) --- beadiste ( 2019-04-26 22:01 ) (12 reads)
  - Re: Maybe I should call it..SOUNDS FATTENING doesn't it. LOL! (no text) --- AnneLFG ( 2019-04-29 16:31 ) (13 reads)

A bead exhibit in Paris, May 2 - 9, 2019 --- Joyce ( 2019-04-24 21:05 ) (201 reads) file img

Nifty bead they selected to illustrate the exhibit! (no text) --- beadiste ( 2019-04-26 13:41 ) (23 reads)
Will be there .if anybody wants to meet (no text) --- ancient beads ( 2019-04-27 11:09 ) (21 reads)
Re: A bead exhibit in Paris, May 2 - 9, 2019 --- homj ( 2019-04-28 11:42 ) (61 reads)

How to date wedding cake beads --- Sammi_tenn ( 2019-04-24 02:09 ) (112 reads)

Re: Dating Wedding Cake Beads --- Beadman ( 2019-04-25 02:34 ) (107 reads) link file img
- Jpeg --- Beadman ( 2019-04-25 02:35 ) (71 reads) file img
- Re: Re: Dating Wedding Cake Beads --- Sammi_tenn ( 2019-04-25 07:36 ) (61 reads)
  - ?? --- Beadman ( 2019-04-25 12:22 ) (52 reads)
    - Re: ?? --- Sammi_tenn ( 2019-04-25 14:12 ) (53 reads)
      - I am a Generalist. --- Beadman ( 2019-04-25 16:02 ) (64 reads)
    - Thanks, Jamey, but... --- Rosanna ( 2019-04-25 15:52 ) (63 reads)
      - There are no "bead experts." Only people with varying degrees of interest and knowledge. --- Beadman ( 2019-04-25 16:06 ) (66 reads)
        
        Re: There are no "bead experts." Only people with varying degrees of interest and knowledge. --- sammi_tenn ( 2019-04-26 03:55 ) (67 reads) file img
        
        Similar beads appear in the Sick Catalog, card dated 1910-1913 --- Rosanna ( 2019-04-26 11:37 ) (77 reads) file img
        
        Is card 61 in a hard copy of catalog? --- jrj ( 2019-04-26 11:55 ) (47 reads)
        
        I suppose this is from the book, The Bead Goes On. --- Beadman ( 2019-04-26 12:27 ) (57 reads)
        
        Correct (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2019-04-27 10:03 ) (11 reads)
        
        Re: Similar beads appear in the Sick Catalog, card dated 1910-1913 --- Sammi_tenn ( 2019-04-26 13:21 ) (56 reads)
        
        while we're at it??? --- sammi_tenn ( 2019-04-27 03:12 ) (77 reads) link file img
        
        yes Venetian --- Rosanna ( 2019-04-27 10:01 ) (52 reads)
        
        Re: yes Venetian --- sammi_tenn ( 2019-04-28 07:51 ) (54 reads) file img

Looking Back On The A-Speo Methods Of Drawn Beadmaking --- Beadman ( 2019-04-26 14:35 ) (83 reads) link

2011 to 2008 --- Beadman ( 2019-04-26 14:38 ) (40 reads) link
2013 to 2011 --- Beadman ( 2019-04-26 14:40 ) (25 reads) link
2016 to 2013 --- Beadman ( 2019-04-26 14:42 ) (23 reads) link
2017 --- Beadman ( 2019-04-26 14:54 ) (30 reads) link
Re: Looking Back On The A-Speo Methods Of Drawn Beadmaking Thanks JDA nice (no text) --- AnneLFG ( 2019-04-26 21:12 ) (14 reads)

a new bead- --- stefany ( 2019-04-10 14:27 ) (208 reads)

thanks for the humour. it's good to have a laugh these days. (no text) --- judy ( 2019-04-10 14:36 ) (27 reads)
One can sure tell a dedicated bead lover... --- beadiste ( 2019-04-10 17:19 ) (61 reads)
- Thread it and see- (no text) --- stefany ( 2019-04-10 23:53 ) (27 reads)
:) :) :) ! (no text) --- Joyce ( 2019-04-10 19:14 ) (21 reads)
Let me know when it goes on Ebay. (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2019-04-15 22:02 ) (20 reads)
- what would they charge for postage? (no text) --- stefany ( 2019-04-16 07:54 ) (19 reads)
  - Wait for the Special -Relatively Cheap if you have Amazon Time (no text) --- AnneLFG ( 2019-04-25 23:25 ) (15 reads)
Portal to the Bead Galaxie (no text) --- AnneLFG ( 2019-04-24 09:34 ) (14 reads)
As Above, So Below --- Beadman ( 2019-04-26 15:17 ) (45 reads) file img
- Link --- Beadman ( 2019-04-26 15:19 ) (30 reads)
- Man, you really got my hopes up with that image! :^D (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2019-04-26 19:51 ) (21 reads)

Chinese Turquoise & Uranium Bead Found! --- AnneLFG ( 2019-04-23 21:55 ) (126 reads) link img

Very interesting Anne. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-04-25 02:47 ) (16 reads)

Need Help with ID of necklace --- barbcrafter ( 2019-04-22 12:03 ) (189 reads) file img

Re: Need Help with ID of necklace --- barbcrafter ( 2019-04-22 21:18 ) (105 reads) file img
- edited image... --- Joyce ( 2019-04-23 06:39 ) (78 reads) file img
  - Thank you, Joyce! --- barbcrafter ( 2019-04-23 08:14 ) (30 reads)
  - Microsoft Paint has a resize function, too. Reduce the pixel count.. (no text) --- beadiste ( 2019-04-23 09:49 ) (18 reads)
I'll take a stab at it... --- jrj ( 2019-04-23 06:55 ) (58 reads)
- Re: I'll take a stab at it... --- barbcrafter ( 2019-04-23 08:15 ) (45 reads)
Cinnabar beads are in style of Chinese from around the 1930s --- beadiste ( 2019-04-23 09:47 ) (47 reads)
- Pixel size fixed on what appear to be Haskell-style earrings. --- beadiste ( 2019-04-23 09:52 ) (48 reads) file img
  - Re: Pixel size fixed on what appear to be Haskell-style earrings. --- barbcrafter ( 2019-04-23 10:02 ) (37 reads)
"Moonstone Blue" glass from the Deco era --- beadiste ( 2019-04-23 09:58 ) (57 reads) file img
- Sigh. Pix resized... --- beadiste ( 2019-04-23 10:00 ) (57 reads) file img
Re: Need Help with ID of necklace --- AnneLFG ( 2019-04-24 00:00 ) (58 reads)
- Re: Re: Need Help with ID of necklace --- barbcrafter ( 2019-04-24 07:32 ) (46 reads) file img
  - 3D carving of shou design --- beadiste ( 2019-04-24 10:04 ) (31 reads)
    - Re: 3D carving of shou design --- barbcrafter ( 2019-04-24 16:31 ) (30 reads)

Faux Coral beads are painted Portland cement --- Rosanna ( 2019-04-23 13:42 ) (70 reads) file img

So I had to google what Portland cement is... --- beadiste ( 2019-04-23 14:50 ) (29 reads)
A bead material I'd not really considered! :) (no text) --- Joyce ( 2019-04-23 20:19 ) (11 reads)
- I believe the expression is, "any port in a storm".... --- Rosanna ( 2019-04-23 20:53 ) (20 reads)

Bead ID Help --- barbcrafter ( 2019-04-23 09:39 ) (86 reads) file img

Chinese nut carvings of the eight immortals --- beadiste ( 2019-04-23 14:58 ) (43 reads)
- Canarium nuts- (no text) --- stefany ( 2019-04-23 15:02 ) (27 reads)
  - Thanks, Stefany! I couldn't remember no matter how I tried. Here's a pic. --- beadiste ( 2019-04-23 15:05 ) (45 reads) file img
    - Re: Thanks, Stefany! I couldn't remember no matter how I tried. Here's a pic. --- stefany ( 2019-04-23 15:10 ) (32 reads)
    - Re: Thanks, Stefany! I couldn't remember no matter how I tried. Here's a pic. --- barbcrafter ( 2019-04-23 15:45 ) (25 reads)
- ... (no text) --- stefany ( 2019-04-23 15:02 ) (17 reads)

I know they are ugly --- sammi_tenn ( 2019-04-15 01:59 ) (146 reads) file img

Use the Search function --- Rosanna ( 2019-04-15 08:40 ) (65 reads)
- THANK YOU for the clarification! --- Luann Udell ( 2019-04-15 21:48 ) (38 reads)
- Re: Use the Search function --- Sammi_tenn ( 2019-04-16 04:08 ) (31 reads)
  - Re: Re: Use the Search function --- Sammi_tenn ( 2019-04-16 04:10 ) (32 reads)
I think they're really cool! --- Luann Udell ( 2019-04-15 21:46 ) (37 reads)

An aventurine sommerso cabochon clasp puzzle --- beadiste ( 2019-04-11 09:15 ) (139 reads) file img

Re: An aventurine sommerso cabochon clasp puzzle --- stefany ( 2019-04-11 10:11 ) (63 reads)
- The little butterfly tabs --- beadiste ( 2019-04-11 11:40 ) (70 reads) file img
I have almost brand-new clasps that have the same hook design. (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2019-04-11 10:21 ) (26 reads)
- Yeah, fishhooks are a standard design. But for a box clasp? I don't see that now. --- beadiste ( 2019-04-11 11:34 ) (41 reads)
Aha - I think I've found it --- beadiste ( 2019-04-11 11:47 ) (72 reads) file img
- yes- i have lots of these and use them to teach with- --- stefany ( 2019-04-11 14:50 ) (46 reads)

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