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RETARNINIG FROM THE BEAD HUNT --- ancientbeads ( 08-05 07:45 ) file img

Re: RETARNINIG FROM THE BEAD HUNT --- ancientbeads ( 08-05 07:51 ) file img
- Re: RETARNINIG FROM THE BEAD HUNT --- ancientbeads ( 08-05 07:53 ) file img
  - Re: RETARNINIG FROM THE BEAD HUNT --- ancientbeads ( 08-05 07:55 ) file img
    - Re: RETARNINIG FROM THE BEAD HUNT --- ancientbeads ( 08-05 07:57 ) file img
      - Re: RETARNINIG FROM THE BEAD HUNT --- ancientbeads ( 08-05 07:59 ) file img
        
        Re: RETARNINIG FROM THE BEAD HUNT --- ancientbeads ( 08-05 08:02 ) file img
        
        Re: RETARNINIG FROM THE BEAD HUNT --- ancientbeads ( 08-05 08:03 ) file img
        
        Re: RETARNINIG FROM THE BEAD HUNT --- ancientbeads ( 08-05 08:04 ) file img
        
        regarding unknown bead........... --- Jan Skipper ( 08-06 07:33 ) file img
        
        I would question... --- TASART ( 08-05 20:40 )
        
        Re: I would question... --- ancientbeads ( 08-06 05:01 )
        
        Please don't misunderstand.... --- TASART ( 08-06 11:40 ) file img
- I like these! Thanks for the show. (no text) --- Logan ( 08-05 20:17 )
- Re: RETARNINIG FROM THE BEAD HUNT --- Jan Skipper ( 08-06 07:16 ) file img
  - Re: RETARNINIG FROM THE BEAD HUNT --- ancientbeads ( 08-06 16:10 )
    - PHOENICION GLASS WORK --- Jeff ( 08-06 18:12 )
      - Re: PHOENICION GLASS WORK --- ancientbeads ( 08-07 11:08 )
      - Re: PHOENICION GLASS WORK --- ancientbeads ( 08-07 11:24 ) file img
    - Phoenician glass show and tell... --- TASART ( 08-07 00:23 )

Red Mountian please help.Thanks --- angcheeteck ( 08-06 23:35 ) file img

Re: Red Mountian please help.Thanks --- angcheeteck ( 08-06 23:37 ) file img
another close-up --- angcheeteck ( 08-06 23:39 ) file img
another colse-up --- angcheeteck ( 08-06 23:40 ) file img
another close-up --- angcheeteck ( 08-06 23:42 ) file img

WHAT IS THIS ??????????? --- anne bauer ( 08-06 12:47 ) file img

# 2 --- anne bauer ( 08-06 12:48 ) file img
Hello Anne, --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 08-06 12:56 ) file img
- Re: Hello Anne, --- anne bauer ( 08-06 12:59 )
  - Both, I think. (no text) --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 08-06 14:08 )

What are these Beads? --- vegas_t ( 08-05 15:10 ) link

Re: What are these Beads? --- Jan Skipper ( 08-05 15:56 )
- Re: What are these Beads? --- vegas_t ( 08-05 18:13 )
  - Re: What are these Beads? --- Jan Skipper ( 08-05 18:39 )
    - Aging glass... --- TASART ( 08-05 20:33 )
      - My teens do it all the time --- Luann Udell ( 08-05 20:41 )
        
        Re: My teens do it all the time --- vegas_t ( 08-05 20:49 )
      - Great information, Dude. Thanks (no text) --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 08-05 21:59 )
Welcome. --- Logan ( 08-05 20:21 )
- Re: Welcome. --- vegas_t ( 08-05 20:47 )
Welcome to the forum, Ted. --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 08-05 21:59 )
Re: What are these Beads? --- TASART ( 08-06 12:21 )
- Welcome Ted!!! (no text) --- TASART ( 08-06 12:30 )

Beads ID please --- Degumay sumareh ( 08-03 12:36 ) file img

Agate? --- joyce ( 08-03 18:44 )
- Re: Agate? --- Degumay sumareh ( 08-04 04:31 )
Re: Beads ID please --- Jeff ( 08-03 19:23 )
Enhanced image --- joyce ( 08-03 21:37 ) file img
- Thanks Joyce! --- Jeff ( 08-03 22:49 )
A contibutor behind the scenes suggests... --- joyce ( 08-04 01:09 )
- Re: "Onyx" --- Stefany ( 08-04 04:21 )
  - Re: "Onyx"-another test --- Stefany ( 08-04 07:53 )
    - Re: "Onyx"-another test --- Degumay sumareh ( 08-04 13:16 )
      - Can you scratch it with a steel blade or file? --- Stefany ( 08-04 17:23 )
        
        Re: Can you scratch it with a steel blade or file? --- Degumay sumareh ( 08-05 15:24 )

Hebron beads question --- Paula ( 08-01 22:33 ) file img

Tiny Hebron beads purchased from the Beduoin in Israel --- Paula ( 08-01 22:35 ) file img
- Astonishing! --- Luann Udell ( 08-02 05:55 )
Hi Paula, --- joyce ( 08-01 23:04 ) link
Re: Hebron beads question update --- joyce ( 08-05 11:42 )
- My thoughts on Hebrons, exactly. --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 08-05 12:54 )
- So when was the name changed? --- Paula ( 08-05 14:36 )

# 2 --- anne bauer ( 08-03 11:43 ) file img

Re: # 2: Bida beads --- Stefany ( 08-03 11:48 )
- Re: # 2: Bida beads --- anne bauer ( 08-03 12:15 )
Interesting ancient bead--very similar construction--9thC(?) --- claudian ( 08-03 14:52 ) file img
- Re: Interesting ??ancient bead--very similar construction --- Stefany ( 08-03 18:59 )
  - Stefany can you show me an example? Thanks. (no text) --- claudian ( 08-04 08:49 )

Enjoy this one --- Degumay sumareh ( 08-03 12:42 ) file img

Thank you and welcome back, Degumay --- joyce ( 08-03 18:47 )

Beadscape:"Two Thousand Years" Pic#1 --- claudian ( 07-31 11:39 ) file img

Re: Beadscape:"Two Thousand Years" Pic#2 --- claudian ( 07-31 11:40 ) file img
- Soothing. Just what I needed. Thank you. (no text) --- Logan ( 07-31 13:14 )
- Re I'm a big fan of your photos! --- adjichristine ( 07-31 14:33 )
- one bead with tentacles holding the others together --- anne bauer ( 07-31 16:28 )
- thank you--maybe the planets are back in alignment! (no text) --- claudian ( 07-31 17:44 )
Re: Beadscape:"Two Thousand Years" Pic#1 --- Jeff ( 07-31 21:02 )
- the green/red one is coreless--it's solid mosaic cane. The experts have a... --- claudian ( 08-01 10:37 )
  - similar eye bead, but has a core. Date ????? --- claudian ( 08-03 15:12 ) file img

BEAD ID PLEASE --- anne bauer ( 08-03 11:42 ) file img

Nine Eyed Dzi found in Bhutan --- Garuda ( 07-29 20:51 ) file img

It sure is a monster !............. --- Jan Skipper ( 07-30 08:25 )
I'm almost speechless!....but.... --- TASART ( 07-30 10:45 )
- Re: I'm almost speechless!....but.... --- Garuda ( 07-30 20:12 )
  - And we appreciate seeing this wonder, James. Thanks (no text) --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 07-30 20:37 )
In honor of the spirit of this forum.... --- Luann Udell ( 07-30 21:32 )
- I will try to explain.......... --- Jan Skipper ( 07-31 07:36 )
  - Great information Mr. Skipper. (no text) --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 07-31 10:52 )
  - Same & different --- Luann Udell ( 07-31 18:14 )
    - Actually some of the newer Pumteks are made of bone (no text) --- Jan Skipper ( 07-31 21:15 )
- Search results. --- Logan ( 07-31 08:49 ) link
  - Oh, it worked--now I'm REALLY behind! LOL --- Luann Udell ( 07-31 18:25 )
    - Good Luck with the Show!! --- Jeff ( 07-31 20:57 ) file img
    - Luann, best wishes for this year's show! --- joyce ( 07-31 23:21 ) link
    - Joyce and Jeff, thanks to you both --- Luann Udell ( 08-03 08:32 )
  - I mean thank you LOGAN!! Brain cells must have burst while stringing... (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 07-31 18:26 )

Chevron Beads --- Garuda ( 08-01 10:57 )

Re: Chevron Beads --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 08-01 11:12 )
Re: Chevron Beads --- Jeff ( 08-01 12:04 ) file img
Greetings and welcome to the forum, James! --- joyce ( 08-01 13:54 ) link
- Sorry for delay - --- joyce ( 08-03 00:53 )
Re: Chevron Beads --- Garuda ( 08-02 17:46 )
Check out the vast assortment at africadirect.com (no text) --- Austin Cooper ( 08-02 20:05 )

New Bead Addict In The House --- Donna C. ( 08-01 01:05 ) file img

Cody, this is beautiful! --- joyce ( 08-01 02:02 )
Bravo! --- Logan ( 08-01 07:11 )
Go Cody! Great eye for composition. (no text) --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 08-01 08:02 )
Hey Cody...... --- Jeff ( 08-01 10:56 )
Hi Donna & Cody! --- Claire ( 08-01 11:37 ) file img
Re: New Bead Addict In The House,GO CODY!!!!! --- adjichristine ( 08-01 16:31 )
- Thanks everyone! --- Cody ( 08-02 07:57 )
  - Cody, ask your Mom to contact me please. Thanks (no text) --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 08-02 10:00 )
very attractive combination, congratulations Cody (no text) --- anne bauer ( 08-02 08:48 )
Cody that's beautiful-your first attempt is better than anything I've ever done! --- claudian ( 08-02 09:41 )

I'm caught in a triangle! --- joyce ( 08-01 15:23 ) file img

OH! How the translucent yellows make my heart soar with eagles! (no text) --- DOGBONECRAZY ( 08-01 19:57 )

Some special rounded Venetian millefiori beads --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 07-31 12:49 ) file img

And a long shot --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 07-31 12:49 ) file img
- A study in primary colors... I never thought of it that way until this morning. (no text) --- Logan ( 08-01 07:26 )
Re: Some special rounded Venetian millefiori beads --- Patrick ( 08-01 13:29 ) file img
- Re: Some special rounded Venetian millefiori beads --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 08-01 14:07 ) link
  - Re:Re: Some special rounded Venetian millefiori beads --- Patrick ( 08-01 16:57 )
    - Re: Re:Re: Some special rounded Venetian millefiori beads --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 08-01 18:04 )
      - Re: Re:Re: Some special rounded Venetian millefiori beads --- Patrick ( 08-01 19:17 )

Abdul says hello to all! --- joyce ( 07-30 12:13 ) file img

Mr. Alhaji Yau with friends --- joyce ( 07-30 12:18 ) file img
Hello Abdul and Ebrahim! --- TASART ( 07-30 13:02 )
Here's a closeup of those wonderful old 7-layer chevrons --- joyce ( 07-30 23:15 ) file img
- Another view of 3 of them --- joyce ( 07-30 23:20 ) file img
- Fantastic! (no text) --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 07-31 00:54 )
- Brother, you have some fine beads there! (no text) --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 07-31 01:01 )
  - Re: Brother, you have some fine beads there! --- Abdul Touray ( 07-31 22:06 ) file img
    - You are right, Brother, great funky stuff. Very nice marbles! (no text) --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 07-31 22:12 )
More wonderful fresh arrivals with Abdul --- joyce ( 07-30 23:33 ) file img
- Fancy Venetian blue dice... --- joyce ( 07-30 23:36 ) file img
  - Joyce, I call these "gift boxes". These are very hard to find anymore. (no text) --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 07-31 00:58 )
- Venetian florals, raised eyes, and a really interesting green textured bead... --- joyce ( 07-30 23:38 ) file img
- Red fancy "wedding cakes" and Czech foil "pinkies" --- joyce ( 07-30 23:43 ) file img
- Strand of smaller antique Venetian 7-layer chevrons --- joyce ( 07-30 23:47 ) file img
  - Incredible color and the grind on some of these is very different . Thanks --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 07-31 01:00 )
- Neat old red Czech faceted bead --- joyce ( 07-30 23:49 ) file img
  - Thanks, Joyce. Terrific show. (no text) --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 07-31 00:55 )
    - Carl, thanks, glad you enjoyed it. (no text) --- joyce ( 07-31 01:45 )
  - Re:FANTASTIC SHOW!!!!! --- adjichristine ( 07-31 06:37 )
    - Please post as soon as possible - and before I get called on "linkage" errors. (no text) --- Logan ( 07-31 08:56 ) link
    - Christine, show them off! (no text) --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 07-31 10:50 )
    - Oh, go ahead! (no text) --- joyce ( 07-31 12:20 )
    - SHOW-OFF!! Those who enjoy the show, enjoy, those who don't, scroll on - (no text) --- BarbSuzuki ( 08-01 06:37 )
- Beautiful (no text) --- Logan ( 07-31 08:55 ) link

Sunday show & tell --- DOGBONECRAZY ( 07-31 09:09 ) file img

So beautiful, thank you. --- Logan ( 07-31 09:23 )
Thanks Thomas! --- joyce ( 07-31 12:12 ) file img
Tumblin' Dice... --- joyce ( 07-31 12:16 ) file img
- Some of my all time favorites, Joyce. --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 07-31 12:44 ) file img
  - Nice ones, Carl, I'd wear them in a minute. (no text) --- joyce ( 07-31 15:06 )
DBCPeacocks are my screensaver --- Joy B. ( 07-31 14:33 )

Dyed Bamboo Coral --- joyce ( 07-31 12:34 ) file img

Re: Dyed Bamboo Coral --- Jeff ( 07-31 14:17 )

Old Wound Flower Shaped Disks --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 07-31 12:46 ) file img

Here's what I did with them. --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 07-31 12:47 ) file img
- Very pretty. (no text) --- Logan ( 07-31 13:13 )
- Would suit me very well - I love blue with white. Beautiful (no text) --- anne bauer ( 07-31 14:02 )

We had a great time visiting John & Ruth Picard at their Trade Bead Museum. --- David ( 07-30 11:43 ) file img

We are very lucky to live in Northern California. --- David ( 07-30 11:45 ) file img
Anyone in love with beads from the African Trade needs to visit the Picards. --- David ( 07-30 11:46 ) file img
The real treat yesterday was seeing John's recently acquired sample cards. --- David ( 07-30 11:47 ) file img
- An absolutely wonderful piece of history, frozen in time... --- TASART ( 07-30 12:53 )
- ?? The real treat yesterday was seeing John's recently acquired sample cards. --- Stefany ( 07-30 14:07 )
  - Unfortunately the cards are not dated, --- joyce ( 07-30 22:25 ) file img
  - re The real treat yesterday was seeing John's recently acquired sample ca --- jp ( 07-30 22:35 )
- Fantastic. Thanks very much for showing this. --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 07-30 22:53 )
- Wouldn't this make a beautifully framed print? (no text) --- Logan ( 07-31 08:57 ) link
  - I just printed this out... --- Logan ( 07-31 09:18 ) file
    - It didn't work. I'm sorry. (no text) --- Logan ( 07-31 09:19 )
We will post more Sunday as we have to go visit Abdul in Berkeley today. --- David ( 07-30 11:48 ) file img
- Looking forward to it, David. Thanks (no text) --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 07-31 10:51 )
A stunning place. There is an Ogoni mask in there somewhere I might...... --- claudian ( 07-30 12:01 )
Samplecard detail - closeup of 3 lovely Venetian fancies --- joyce ( 07-31 00:07 ) file img
- 7 Images at the Picards taken by Colin --- joyce ( 07-31 00:11 ) file img
  - #2: Beads in a display case in the museum --- joyce ( 07-31 00:13 ) file img
  - #3: Another virtual sea of beautifully displayed beads --- joyce ( 07-31 00:15 ) file img
  - #4: Some of these custom-made plexi wall installations are huge! --- joyce ( 07-31 00:23 ) file img
  - #5: a beautiful sculpture --- joyce ( 07-31 00:27 ) file img
  - #6: Detail of a beaded sculpture --- joyce ( 07-31 00:28 ) file img
  - #7: A decorated basket --- joyce ( 07-31 00:31 ) file img

Sorry, Buddy, totally missed this one. --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 07-31 01:58 ) link

Thomas, here are some other similar ones. --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 07-31 01:59 ) link

Beads have been around close to 2,000 years,...... --- TASART ( 07-30 15:15 ) link

Well Thomas... --- joyce ( 07-30 22:11 )

A letter of concern --- Admin ( 07-30 13:33 )

Can we bury this other letter of concern thread? (no text) --- Admin ( 07-30 13:45 )
- ...rest in peace, please...inschallah... (no text) --- uwe wantke ( 07-30 15:08 )
Bury it! I admit I got a bit worked up. "Please delete me, let me go......" (no text) --- claudian ( 07-30 13:50 )
- since I have ended up the villain here I apologize... --- claudian ( 07-30 15:33 )
  - I only saw one person offended, but apologies are always nice. --- Logan ( 07-30 16:09 )
I have made my feelings known, do what is best for the BEAD forum! (no text) --- TASART ( 07-30 14:04 )

Metal beads with Korea tag: Information please --- Joy B. ( 07-30 15:39 ) file img

Re: Metal beads - closeup of clasp --- Joy B. ( 07-30 15:41 ) file img
Re: Metal beads - closeup of tag --- Joy B. ( 07-30 15:43 ) file img
Re: Metal beads - perforation --- Joy B. ( 07-30 15:44 ) file img
Re: Metal beads - thin metal and hollow --- Joy B. ( 07-30 15:46 ) file img

This is a great discussion ! --- Jan Skipper ( 07-29 20:19 )

Right on Jan. (no text) --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 07-29 20:47 )
Coming Home --- Logan ( 07-29 22:50 ) link
Re: Yes, this is a great discussion ! --- nishedha ( 07-30 03:45 )
Re: This is a great discussion ! --- ancientbeads ( 07-30 05:42 )

Too Much Introspection - Back to Beadospection Please! --- BarbSuzuki ( 07-30 03:55 )

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