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Interesting blog post on "Russian" trade beads in Alaska --- beadiste ( 2019-03-25 09:35 ) (18 reads) file img

Re: Interesting blog post on "Russian" trade beads in Alaska --- Divedog ( 2019-03-25 11:46 ) (9 reads)
- Re: Re: Interesting blog post on "Russian" trade beads in Alaska --- Divedog ( 2019-03-25 11:49 ) (8 reads) file img

interesting necklace with bakelite pendants set with stones --- lindabd ( 2019-03-24 17:20 ) (49 reads) file img

"Thunder Bird" Jewelry --- Beadman ( 2019-03-24 17:57 ) (30 reads)
- Another Net Essay --- Beadman ( 2019-03-24 18:04 ) (26 reads)
- And Another --- Beadman ( 2019-03-24 18:08 ) (14 reads)
  - Thank you SO MUCH! --- lindabd ( 2019-03-24 21:55 ) (9 reads)
    - You are welcome Linda! (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-03-25 00:23 ) (1 reads)
Car battery case material --- Rosanna ( 2019-03-25 10:54 ) (3 reads)

Islamic? --- KANANA ( 2019-03-24 09:26 ) (51 reads) file img

Re: Islamic PERIOD? --- Beadman ( 2019-03-24 13:04 ) (34 reads) link
- Re: Re: Islamic PERIOD? --- KANANA ( 2019-03-25 10:43 ) (3 reads)

venetian --- KANANA ( 2019-03-24 09:44 ) (53 reads) file

Re: Venetian Beads --- Beadman ( 2019-03-24 12:43 ) (32 reads) link
- Re: Re: Venetian Beads (no text) --- KANANA ( 2019-03-25 10:39 ) (1 reads)

What is this bead material? --- Rosanna ( 2019-03-11 12:14 ) (184 reads) file img

Here's the fracture surface --- Rosanna ( 2019-03-11 12:15 ) (106 reads) file img
- Cement? (no text) --- David ( 2019-03-11 13:47 ) (22 reads)
  - That was my first impression, but I thought, no way... (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2019-03-11 15:31 ) (18 reads)
    - Why not? --- David ( 2019-03-11 19:14 ) (62 reads)
      - Point taken --- Rosanna ( 2019-03-11 19:28 ) (59 reads)
        
        A lot of variables... --- David ( 2019-03-12 06:40 ) (52 reads)
  - Could it be like the grey core in old powder glass beads? --- Rosanna ( 2019-03-11 15:36 ) (45 reads)
    - powder glass and ceramic --- hans ( 2019-03-12 10:10 ) (72 reads) file img
      - Re: powder glass and ceramic --- odan ( 2019-03-12 14:06 ) (46 reads)
      - I hit it with a hammer to break it --- Rosanna ( 2019-03-13 10:03 ) (36 reads)
        
        Re: Breaking Beads --- Beadman ( 2019-03-13 11:10 ) (62 reads)
Re: What is this bead material? --- David ( 2019-03-14 08:31 ) (59 reads)
- Oh yes, would love to own one of these... --- Rosanna ( 2019-03-14 10:51 ) (38 reads)
In my very un-expert opinion.... --- Luann Udell ( 2019-03-14 09:31 ) (42 reads)
Industry Associations --- jrj ( 2019-03-16 03:52 ) (44 reads)
- Great ideas! I had no idea these orgs existed - will follow up (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2019-03-16 14:19 ) (9 reads)
  - Have made contact and it looks like I will get some analytical assistance. (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2019-03-19 11:22 ) (1 reads)
- Great! I thought you might be able to speak scientist to scientist! --- jrj ( 2019-03-19 17:07 ) (12 reads)
  - Of course! Thanks again for doing the initial "spade work". (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2019-03-20 10:04 ) (0 reads)
Re: What is this bead material? --- waneeho ( 2019-03-17 12:38 ) (48 reads)
- Re: Re: What is this bead material? --- jrj ( 2019-03-19 17:13 ) (32 reads)
  - ? --- Beadman ( 2019-03-25 01:06 ) (13 reads)
  - I'm not sure why this posted twice. Empty of content now. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-03-25 01:06 ) (1 reads)

Bead misinformation, the continuing saga... Mexican "Russian" beads --- beadiste ( 2019-03-24 09:35 ) (80 reads) file img

- - Picards' exhibit pic of Mexican "Russians" --- beadiste ( 2019-03-24 09:36 ) (45 reads) file img
    - The whole exhibit warrants reading --- Joyce ( 2019-03-24 12:20 ) (32 reads) link
The seller's description --- beadiste ( 2019-03-24 10:44 ) (41 reads) file img
What is it about these beads that screams "M�xican"? (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-03-24 12:20 ) (10 reads)
- Not sure if "screams" is the right word --- beadiste ( 2019-03-24 14:21 ) (29 reads) file img
  - A link to the online pics --- beadiste ( 2019-03-24 14:25 ) (32 reads)
    - Link --- Beadman ( 2019-03-24 18:00 ) (20 reads)
      - I had to copy and paste - maybe because it's an https link, not http? --- beadiste ( 2019-03-24 19:10 ) (17 reads)
        
        Oh yes, they are in the Ft. Ross museum, and also at the California mission --- Joyce ( 2019-03-24 19:59 ) (24 reads)
        
        Re: Padre Serra (?!) --- Beadman ( 2019-03-25 00:35 ) (21 reads)
    - Other Sample Collections --- Beadman ( 2019-03-24 19:57 ) (25 reads)

blue Chinese glass beads --- lindabd ( 2019-02-23 08:54 ) (246 reads) file img

Re: blue Chinese glass beads- about the knots --- stefany ( 2019-02-23 12:38 ) (110 reads)
- Re: Re: blue Chinese glass beads- about the knots --- lindabd ( 2019-02-23 23:20 ) (80 reads)
  - Re: Re: Re: blue Chinese glass beads- about the knots --- stefany ( 2019-02-24 01:04 ) (81 reads)
Check the silk with a loupe - is it actually faded, and still blue in areas hidden from light? --- beadiste ( 2019-02-24 13:19 ) (59 reads)
- Re: Check the silk with a loupe - is it actually faded, and still blue in areas hidden from light? --- lindabd ( 2019-02-24 20:12 ) (56 reads)
  - Are there more recent versions of necklaces like these? Any thoughts about the choker (no text) --- lindabd ( 2019-02-24 20:21 ) (32 reads)
    - Buddhist lions --- beadiste ( 2019-02-24 21:53 ) (68 reads)
Re: Chinese Knots --- Beadman ( 2019-02-26 00:19 ) (86 reads)
- Re: Re: Chinese Knots --- Stefany ( 2019-02-26 07:08 ) (46 reads)
- Re: Re: Chinese Knots --- lindabd ( 2019-02-26 07:57 ) (61 reads) file img
  - Re: Re: Re: Chinese Knots --- Beadman ( 2019-02-26 09:56 ) (55 reads)
    - Re: Re: Re: Re: Chinese Knots --- lindabd ( 2019-02-26 10:30 ) (65 reads) file img
      - Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Chinese Knots- excellent detailed images! (no text) --- stefany ( 2019-02-26 10:46 ) (23 reads)
- Re: Re: Chinese Knots/THSK? PIC --- AnneLFG ( 2019-03-20 11:29 ) (15 reads)
Square knotting? on Chinese Amber Glass Necklace 1930s? --- beadiste ( 2019-02-27 11:02 ) (55 reads) file img
- More square knotting --- beadiste ( 2019-02-27 11:02 ) (49 reads) file img
  - Re: A Granny (!) --- Beadman ( 2019-02-28 15:25 ) (46 reads)
- Re: Square knotting? on Chinese Amber Glass Necklace 1930s?/MACRAME Knotting --- AnneLFG ( 2019-03-20 08:08 ) (17 reads)
Twisted silk knotting - endless knot beads in that limpid light sapphire glass --- beadiste ( 2019-02-27 11:05 ) (53 reads) file img
Knotting 1910s --- beadiste ( 2019-02-27 11:08 ) (65 reads) file img
- Court Necklace / Hat finial style beads in light sapphire glass --- beadiste ( 2019-02-27 11:13 ) (56 reads) file img
- Chinese button knot --- beadiste ( 2019-02-27 11:29 ) (49 reads)
  - Chinese Button Knot - One Cord End --- beadiste ( 2019-02-27 11:33 ) (55 reads) file img
  - Re: Chinese Button Knot --- Beadman ( 2019-02-28 15:32 ) (41 reads)
Seems I have a necklace similar to yours... --- beadiste ( 2019-02-27 17:06 ) (69 reads) file img
- Button knot with two cords --- beadiste ( 2019-02-27 17:14 ) (53 reads)
- beads and knots --- lindabd ( 2019-02-28 08:52 ) (66 reads) file img
Is 1910+ 2-ply silk cord still available and where? --- jrj ( 2019-03-19 17:21 ) (33 reads) file img
- Or vintage or modern single ply sim. to antique silk cord still available? --- jrj ( 2019-03-23 16:41 ) (10 reads)
  - Contact Marion at jewelsinfiber.com --- Rosanna ( 2019-03-24 06:46 ) (9 reads)
    - Thank you! (no text) --- jrj ( 2019-03-24 23:59 ) (0 reads)

ETSY What? --- AnneLFG ( 2019-03-21 10:30 ) (113 reads) link

Ceramic! --- Beadman ( 2019-03-21 12:44 ) (55 reads)
- Re: Ceramic! --- AnneLFG ( 2019-03-21 15:37 ) (43 reads)
Some of the misrepresentation of beads are hilarious --- Rosanna ( 2019-03-21 15:40 ) (62 reads)
- Re: Some of the misrepresentation of beads are hilarious --- AnneLFG ( 2019-03-21 15:46 ) (55 reads)
- Cast phenolic plastics that imitate amber largely post-date 1926 (!). (no text) --- Beadman ( 2019-03-24 13:08 ) (3 reads)
  - I don't totally agree and I'm still digging up info on the early years of phenolic resin --- Rosanna ( 2019-03-24 18:54 ) (9 reads)
    - My response is similar (!) --- Beadman ( 2019-03-24 20:07 ) (9 reads)

Blown glass beads archaeological retrieval Sexwamin, BC, Canada --- beadiste ( 2019-03-24 08:57 ) (35 reads) file img

Red Opal Czech Glass - interesting tonal change --- beadiste ( 2019-03-06 14:09 ) (150 reads)

Pix --- beadiste ( 2019-03-06 14:09 ) (119 reads) file img
- Beautiful! --- Luann Udell ( 2019-03-07 19:05 ) (59 reads) file img
A question for Floor --- beadiste ( 2019-03-08 08:45 ) (71 reads) file img
- Re: Atlas Satin Glass --- Beadman ( 2019-03-10 12:38 ) (58 reads)
  - Maroon Opal 3-Sided Czech Pressed Glass Beads --- beadiste ( 2019-03-10 16:07 ) (51 reads) file img
  - Fiberoptic glass --- beadiste ( 2019-03-11 12:28 ) (28 reads)
    - Wikipedia... --- beadiste ( 2019-03-11 12:30 ) (23 reads)
    - I am inclined to doubt this! --- Beadman ( 2019-03-13 11:40 ) (21 reads)
    - Fiberoptic glass by the block --- beadiste ( 2019-03-13 16:15 ) (19 reads) file img
      - More pics, including translucent end --- beadiste ( 2019-03-13 16:20 ) (29 reads) file img
  - Ebay listing of "Blue Satin Czech Atlas Tube Glass Beads 10x4mm" --- beadiste ( 2019-03-11 16:34 ) (39 reads) file img
Other Czech Satina beads found in my attic --- beadiste ( 2019-03-08 11:43 ) (81 reads) file img
- Re: Other Czech Satina beads found in my attic --- stefany ( 2019-03-19 16:49 ) (13 reads)

Please help Date & Origin Info on Blue-Grey "Gooseberry" Beads/EDITED --- AnneLFG ( 2019-03-17 21:21 ) (106 reads) link

From the BCN vault.... --- Joyce ( 2019-03-18 00:05 ) (70 reads) link
- Re: From the BCN vault..../Thank You Joyce! (no text) --- AnneLFG ( 2019-03-18 01:44 ) (14 reads)
  - Re: Re: From the BCN vault..../Thank You Joyce! --- AnneLFG ( 2019-03-18 21:02 ) (31 reads)

The Combat Agate seal stone and beads --- beadiste ( 2019-03-16 18:53 ) (113 reads) file img

Better pic... --- beadiste ( 2019-03-16 18:55 ) (70 reads) file img
And the 2017 journal article --- beadiste ( 2019-03-16 18:56 ) (66 reads)
- Re: And the 2017 journal article --- odan ( 2019-03-16 19:19 ) (54 reads)
Re: The Combat Agate seal stone and beads/Articles & More PICS! --- AnneLFG ( 2019-03-17 14:00 ) (55 reads)

Pumtek Information Please --- AnneLFG ( 2019-03-07 04:16 ) (198 reads)

Re: Pumtek Information Please --- odan ( 2019-03-07 07:11 ) (93 reads)
- Re: Re: Pumtek Information Please some photos of mine --- odan ( 2019-03-07 09:10 ) (117 reads) file img
  - Re: Re: Re: Pumtek Information Please some photos of mine --- odan ( 2019-03-07 09:14 ) (114 reads) file img
    - Re: Re: Re: Re: Pumtek Information Please some photos of mine --- AnneLFG ( 2019-03-07 21:58 ) (82 reads)
      - Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Pumtek Information Please some photos of mine --- odan ( 2019-03-08 09:37 ) (65 reads)
        
        Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Pumtek Information Please some photos of mine --- AnneLFG ( 2019-03-10 18:40 ) (37 reads)
- Re: PICS Pt.2/ Re: Pumtek Information Please --- AnneLFG ( 2019-03-13 18:31 ) (48 reads) link
- Re: Re: PICS Pt.3/ Pumtek Information Please --- AnneLFG ( 2019-03-14 22:45 ) (26 reads) link
Re: Pumtek Information --- Beadman ( 2019-03-10 13:15 ) (87 reads) link
- Re: Re: Pumtek Information --- AnneLFG ( 2019-03-10 19:15 ) (79 reads)
  - You are welcome! --- Beadman ( 2019-03-13 11:27 ) (27 reads)
- Your FB page? How far back for pumteks? --- Luann Udell ( 2019-03-15 16:01 ) (28 reads)
  - Re: Your FB page? How far back for pumteks? I 2nd that! --- AnneLFG ( 2019-03-15 19:12 ) (27 reads)

[HELP!!!] Can Anybody help me with ths Bead/ Stone --- Mark80 ( 2019-03-13 01:56 ) (158 reads)

More Pics --- Mark80 ( 2019-03-13 02:04 ) (132 reads) file img
At First Glance --- Beadman ( 2019-03-13 11:17 ) (90 reads)
Re: [HELP!!!] Can Anybody help me with ths Bead/ Stone --- Mark80 ( 2019-03-14 01:49 ) (47 reads)
Re: [HELP!!!] Can Anybody help me with ths Bead/ Stone --- AnneLFG ( 2019-03-14 03:17 ) (51 reads)
- Re: Re: [HELP!!!] Can Anybody help me with ths Bead/ Stone --- Mark80 ( 2019-03-14 03:42 ) (43 reads)
  - Re: Re: Re: [HELP!!!] Can Anybody help me with ths Bead/ Stone --- AnneLFG ( 2019-03-14 03:48 ) (45 reads)
    - More Pictures --- Mark80 ( 2019-03-14 11:22 ) (51 reads) file img
      - Pictures of Holes --- Mark80 ( 2019-03-14 11:22 ) (51 reads) file img
        
        Re: Pictures of Holes --- AnneLFG ( 2019-03-14 13:37 ) (33 reads)
- Some other Tests --- Mark80 ( 2019-03-14 11:36 ) (31 reads)
  - Re: Some other Tests- Ruled out one possibility? --- AnneLFG ( 2019-03-14 12:29 ) (44 reads) link
    - Re: Re: Some other Tests- Ruled out one possibility? --- Mark80 ( 2019-03-15 02:40 ) (22 reads)
      - Re: Re: Re: Some other Tests- Maybe have Not Ruled out one possibility? --- AnneLFG ( 2019-03-15 11:33 ) (34 reads) link

Does anybody still make glass beads one- by- one? --- greggalardy ( 2019-03-07 18:49 ) (130 reads) file img

Re: Does anybody still make glass beads one- by- one? --- greggalardy ( 2019-03-07 18:50 ) (103 reads) file img
- Those are stunning (no text) --- Art ( 2019-03-13 21:16 ) (9 reads)
Oh, yes! --- Joyce ( 2019-03-07 22:05 ) (79 reads) link
Re: Glass Beads - One-by-one --- Beadman ( 2019-03-13 12:01 ) (59 reads) file img
Some of us can't quit --- Art ( 2019-03-13 18:47 ) (73 reads) file img
- Savage! (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2019-03-13 19:02 ) (13 reads)
- Re: Some of us can't quit --- AnneLFG ( 2019-03-13 20:27 ) (33 reads)
- They were made two weeks ago (no text) --- Art ( 2019-03-13 21:15 ) (12 reads)
- Ooooo, awesome! (no text) --- beadiste ( 2019-03-13 21:17 ) (8 reads)

Blue glass beads found in 3400 yr old Danish grave --- Paula E ( 2019-03-12 19:58 ) (102 reads)

Blue glass beads found in 3400 yr old Danish grave --- Joyce ( 2019-03-13 06:16 ) (82 reads)
- Re: Blue glass beads found in 3400 yr old Danish grave --- Paula E ( 2019-03-13 14:38 ) (37 reads)

LOL - At last, I have seed beads that match a Pantone Color of the Year --- beadiste ( 2019-03-11 12:19 ) (80 reads) file img

The Pantone link to save you some Googling --- beadiste ( 2019-03-11 12:21 ) (48 reads)

NICOLE ANDERSON: The Glory of Beads -- need publisher --- Karlis ( 2019-03-08 22:58 ) (102 reads)

Thanks to those who responded! (no text) --- Karlis ( 2019-03-09 14:01 ) (15 reads)

Help with Bead Identification - Shells Beads?? --- versairdesigns ( 2019-03-07 19:02 ) (109 reads) file img

Sea urchin spines? --- Luann Udell ( 2019-03-07 19:17 ) (45 reads)
slate pencil sea urchin spines --- Karlis ( 2019-03-08 00:49 ) (59 reads) file img
- Re: slate pencil sea urchin spines --- versairdesigns ( 2019-03-08 19:06 ) (32 reads)
Re: Help with Bead Identification - Shells Beads?? --- odan ( 2019-03-08 06:21 ) (47 reads)

Ahoy archival collectors - Czech sample cards --- beadiste ( 2019-03-08 11:52 ) (99 reads) file img

Re: Ahoy archival collectors - Czech sample cards --- beadiste ( 2019-03-08 11:56 ) (57 reads) file img

Some trade beads in the Beck Collection --- Rosanna ( 2019-02-27 11:35 ) (202 reads)

Ostrich feather & ivory trade beads 1947.2274 --- Rosanna ( 2019-02-27 11:41 ) (136 reads) file img
Beads used in the Ivory & Gold trade 1947.2275 --- Rosanna ( 2019-02-27 11:46 ) (105 reads) file img
Flat "agras" used in the slave trade 1947.2276 --- Rosanna ( 2019-02-27 11:52 ) (99 reads) file img
"Agras" used in Ashantee and the Gold Coast 1947.2277 --- Rosanna ( 2019-02-27 11:55 ) (96 reads) file img
"Olives" used in the Palm Oil trade 1947.2278 --- Rosanna ( 2019-02-27 12:02 ) (88 reads) file img
- The note for these beads --- Rosanna ( 2019-02-27 12:02 ) (83 reads) file img
Strings of beads from Egypt 1947.2284A-C --- Rosanna ( 2019-02-27 12:07 ) (101 reads) file img
1820 beads from Sudan 1947.2285 --- Rosanna ( 2019-02-27 12:13 ) (102 reads) file img
Imitation coral cylinder 2007.205 --- Rosanna ( 2019-02-27 12:21 ) (91 reads) file img
Another coral imitation 2007.207 --- Rosanna ( 2019-02-27 12:29 ) (88 reads) file img
Initiation rites ornaments 2007.270 --- Rosanna ( 2019-02-27 12:42 ) (93 reads) file img
Thank you! --- beadiste ( 2019-02-27 22:17 ) (49 reads)
Magnificent research and photos --- paigar ( 2019-02-28 03:17 ) (61 reads)
Re: Some trade beads in the Beck Collection -Salisbury --- stefany ( 2019-02-28 06:05 ) (77 reads)

What's the beads' name? --- Biya ( 2019-02-25 22:33 ) (111 reads) file img

Re: Name? --- Beadman ( 2019-02-25 23:37 ) (78 reads)
- Re: Re: Name? --- Biya ( 2019-02-26 04:26 ) (68 reads)
  - Please Pursue Names --- Beadman ( 2019-02-26 09:38 ) (56 reads)

does anyone know what these beads are? --- judy ( 2019-02-23 16:46 ) (164 reads) file img

well I did that wrong --- judy ( 2019-02-23 16:56 ) (100 reads) file img
Re: does anyone know what these beads are? --- stefany ( 2019-02-24 01:39 ) (81 reads)
Pokot, Kenya --- hans ( 2019-02-24 07:52 ) (83 reads)
- thank you Hans and Stefany --- judy ( 2019-02-24 09:45 ) (36 reads)
- Re: Kenya Beads --- Beadman ( 2019-02-26 00:27 ) (40 reads)

Rare 7 Layer Chevron Bead --- Art ( 2019-02-23 14:25 ) (225 reads) file img

Thanks Art, now I need to go buy some pigs in a blanket. "Unbelievable" description (no text) --- beadweyr ( 2019-02-23 14:47 ) (28 reads)
IMHO one of the ugliest things I�ve ever seen, bead or otherwise! (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2019-02-23 22:32 ) (25 reads)
- Only $5000 and it could be yours --- Art ( 2019-02-24 08:09 ) (103 reads) file img
  - Re: Only $5000 and it could be yours --- stefany ( 2019-02-24 23:33 ) (69 reads)
What you can do with a little bit of glue ;-) (no text) --- hans ( 2019-02-24 08:02 ) (15 reads)
Is it a bead....or a corn dog? :) (no text) --- Joyce ( 2019-02-24 08:37 ) (20 reads)
- Or a short rolling-pin (!). --- Beadman ( 2019-02-25 17:37 ) (62 reads)
  - Very curious what you told him / her (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2019-02-25 19:40 ) (22 reads)
    - Messages --- Beadman ( 2019-02-25 23:05 ) (71 reads)

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