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The Bead Site Chat Archives
November, 1998

Pete: - acc-32.northnet.org - Monday, November 30, 1998 at 21:07:43 (EST)
Hi beaders --. Guess you don't need me right now.
Greta -- Yep, it is I,
=Peace

Trilana117: - spider-wb071.proxy.aol.com - Monday, November 30, 1998 at 15:16:50 (EST)
oh yeah.if you didn't figure it out my address is Trilana@aol.com

Trilana117: - spider-wb071.proxy.aol.com - Monday, November 30, 1998 at 15:13:06 (EST)
I need graph paper for regular loom weaving for size 11 seed beads. i have no bead store near me and just made a large order to a place that sells no graph paper. please help me. if you have the graph paper and a scanner. please send me a copy (i need it to be correctlly proportioned to the beads ) thanks. Trilana

Lissa: - ip-22-169.phx.primenet.com - Monday, November 30, 1998 at 14:32:51 (EST)
Lunula: For instructions on how to embroider with beads, check out the class section at http://www.dnaco.net/~scababe/medievalbead/ . I also second the miningco site--check under 'previous features' for all *sorts* of neat ideas.

Dawn: - fsict-tc11-29.feist.com - Monday, November 30, 1998 at 12:29:17 (EST)
Hey Lunula: I have found excellent patterns and instructions in beadwork.guide@miningco.com and also in Aunt Molly's Bead Street. Native Tech is wonderful for actual Native American crafts. Good Luck and Rainbows to you!

Lunula: - spider-te054.proxy.aol.com - Monday, November 30, 1998 at 11:17:29 (EST)
Hello, Could anyone recommend a site with beginer patterns. I would like to expand my sewing knowledge to include the world of beading. My interest at this time are BASIC native american embelishments and trimming garments with seed beads. I have tryed to do the trimming but I CAN"T figure out which way the needle should go! Sign me pulling out hair and beads......
Lunula
LunulaMoon@aol.com

Greta: - 208.164.176.69 - Monday, November 30, 1998 at 09:19:56 (EST)
Thanks, Pete, I'm making a check for paying your book, because I supppose your are Peter Francis...
Thanks

Pete: - acc-3.northnet.org - Monday, November 30, 1998 at 02:13:50 (EST)
Greta, Calgon (the water softener) in a 1 to 25 ratio with regular tap water, soaking for 12 hours. Then rinse them (put them in a plastic collander). Works for stone, glass, bone and I expect (I am currently experimenting) with other materials as well.
= Peace

Greta: - 208.164.176.69 - Sunday, November 29, 1998 at 13:41:52 (EST)
I started collecting African beads but I don't know how to clean them. Thanks for your help.

Pete: - acc-44.northnet.org - Thursday, November 26, 1998 at 21:44:28 (EST)
Ali - There are some books you might find useful. E-mail me through the link on the home page of thebeadsite.com
Eric and Fadila -- Glad you're enjoying the site.
Pat - Post your question here. Someone will likely answer it in time.
Lissa - Please email me. I'd like to talk to you about something.
= Peace

ali: - 204.209.211.34 - Thursday, November 26, 1998 at 20:34:36 (EST)
I am also looking for any finanial numbers. I need them to produce my business plan.

ali: - 204.209.211.34 - Thursday, November 26, 1998 at 20:28:09 (EST)
i am sarting a bead store. is ther any one out there that has a store and can give me advise on the market?

sarah: - lon-qbu-bsh-vty141.as.wcom.net - Thursday, November 26, 1998 at 13:50:55 (EST)
thursday 26 Im bored E mail at vikmloo@compuserve.com

NurLiaNa: - j45.ktb3.jaring.my - Wednesday, November 25, 1998 at 23:41:55 (EST)
Hai.... Call me LiaNa only..Well , I'm from Malaysia..
I would like to have pen-pals from all over the world..
That's all...e-mail me at:liana98@pd.jaring.my...

Divine one: - rddrpx11-port-7.agt.net - Wednesday, November 25, 1998 at 18:19:45 (EST)
anyone wanna chat

Mike: - proxy4.la.prodigy.net - Wednesday, November 25, 1998 at 17:16:08 (EST)
Hi I'm looking for a supplier of green glass shamrock beads.
Shamrocks are imprinted on each side of each bead. Also, any beads
with shamrocks or celtic symbols.
Contact me at mwellik@juno.com
Thanks.

Eric & Fadila: - 208.154.199.32 - Wednesday, November 25, 1998 at 16:49:54 (EST)
Thanks a lot Pete and beadman. We'll be testing this weekend. We just discovered this website. It's great to have all these responses. We will certainly be back with more questions.

pat: - 208.136.6.33 - Wednesday, November 25, 1998 at 09:50:35 (EST)
is anyone on here i have a question?

Pete: - acc-31.northnet.org - Tuesday, November 24, 1998 at 21:11:27 (EST)
Eric and Fadila, Another quick and easy test is to jab the bead with a needle near the perforation, If it chips (unless it is in very poor shape) it is a natural resin, not plastic. any older beads will already be chipped.
Suidanr - Indian "feather" beads will have a white, powdery perforation deposit in them (this is sometimes scraped out, but rarely). They are on the market in West Africa. In the first edition of Beads of the World (you can buy it through this site) after consulting with many dealers I priced a strand from $80-100 U.S. They are probably 30-50% more now.
= Peace

Eve: - cs2501-6-9.hgl.ny.frontiernet.net - Tuesday, November 24, 1998 at 18:43:33 (EST)
Hey, hows it goin'?

HUMMA: - webcache13p.cache.pol.co.uk - Tuesday, November 24, 1998 at 16:21:18 (EST)
HI MY NAME IS HUMMA

ryan edwards: - webcache07p.cache.pol.co.uk - Tuesday, November 24, 1998 at 15:02:34 (EST)
hello susy
mmm

ryan edwards: - webcache07p.cache.pol.co.uk - Tuesday, November 24, 1998 at 15:01:35 (EST)
hello punk

suidanr@aol.com: - spider-we064.proxy.aol.com - Tuesday, November 24, 1998 at 11:58:31 (EST)
Greetings. I need your help in fuguring out whether the feather beads I have are genuine beads from the W. African trade, or new Indian ones. If they are genuine, how much are they worth. You can look at their picture at http://members.aol.com/suidanr/feather-beads.jpg. They were bought from Abidjan in the Ivory Coast, West Africa this past summer. You do not find many available in the market there and the seller insisted that they are old. Were there any Indian beads in the W African Trade? Any information about these beads is greatly appreciated. Thank you. suidanr@aol.com

beadman@jdallen.cnchost.com: - ts037d45.cup-ca.concentric.net - Tuesday, November 24, 1998 at 10:05:21 (EST)
Greetings to Eric and Fadila in Bamako. I followed Lissa's lead to the Viking Lady's amber ID page. Here are a few comments and additions. [First of all, although Viking Lady credits Patty Rice's book for providing the test information, Rice actually acquired this information from me——from my 1976 article that appeared in The Bead Journal. Let's give credit where it's due!] There are basically 3 simple things you can do to test "amber"——but remember, at least 85% of what's called amber is actually phenolic plastic (especially in Africa)..., and this is fairly easy to determine. When brisky rubbed for one minute (time it!) phenolic plastics make the smell of carbolic acid, whereas amber smells similar to pine resin. Don't bother with making three different brines for flotation tests. Put 8 oz (one cup) of water into a jar and add 2 tablespoones of salt. Amber will float in this brine, while phenolic plastics sink. (Many light plastics float in plain water, which amber will not.) The hot-point test is best conducted using a long steel darning needle, about 3" long, and using a candle for heat (to keep both hands free). Amber melts with difficulty, and makes a pine-like aroma. Phenolic plastics do not melt, and make an unpleasant acrid odor. Other plastics melt with greater and lesser ease, and have various smells——but are very different from the aroma of real amber. Celluloid and a few other plastics are quite inflammable! Be careful! Also, carefully sniff the aroma——since the smell of burning plastic can be very unpleasant; and even amber contains acids that will iritate the throat. In my experience, rather few beads have been made from Copal (or "young amber"). In recent years, this has begun to change——and nowadays it's possible to find some (from Africa and South America). Copal melts much more easily than amber! It smells very similar, and will float in brine. Don't bother trying to rub "amber" to see if it creates static electricity. Most of the good imitations also do this. E-mail me for any other questions. Jamey

woofer: - 194.213.91.7 - Tuesday, November 24, 1998 at 07:25:22 (EST)
hello greetings from swede

Eric and Fadila: - 208.154.199.38 - Tuesday, November 24, 1998 at 05:59:59 (EST)
Thanks a lot Lissa

Lissa: - ip-22-155.phx.primenet.com - Monday, November 23, 1998 at 23:06:30 (EST)
For information on testing amber, try http://www.realtime.com/~gunnora/amber.htm

Hello: - 208.154.199.35 - Monday, November 23, 1998 at 22:56:40 (EST)
My wife, Fadila and mayself are actually living in Bamako - Mali and have recently gotten interested in collectible beads. Bamako certainly is a good place to start a collection. We are frequently confronted with the problem of differentiating real amber or copal beads from plastic ones. Can anybody come up with a relatively reliable test

Pete: - acc-2.northnet.org - Monday, November 23, 1998 at 20:31:56 (EST)
Herbie -
I will.
= Peace

Herbie: - 206.123.3.17 - Monday, November 23, 1998 at 18:38:41 (EST)
thank you !!!
PEACE , PASS IT ON !!!!

Pete: - acc-9.northnet.org - Sunday, November 22, 1998 at 22:26:37 (EST)
Jetstar -- Thanks for your kind words. Kiffa beads have been revived, so they are still being made. The older ones, at least are expensive, running $40-50 each. The newer and cruder ones are not so costly. Send me a message by email (you can send it through the hiome page) and I'll add your name to our list of people interested in tours.
Peace

szorpi: - d6.szif.hu - Sunday, November 22, 1998 at 05:35:29 (EST)
hi

Jetstar I: - ip14-236.neto.com - Saturday, November 21, 1998 at 20:22:26 (EST)
Hi Peter: I am fascinated by Kiffa beads. are they still being produced today? I need to look in Collectable Beads & History of Beads , for more facts about them, but was wondering about the prices of them and how abundant they might be, I am into all sorts of beads and wearable art. Would love to go on a bead tour someday to India. I love your website, So much info in one place!

Hozzier_f & Badgirl: - und-as1p23.und.nodak.edu - Saturday, November 21, 1998 at 03:02:45 (EST)
ed......sup? ur not tha only one that's lost!!!!

Hozzier_f & Badgirl: - und-as1p23.und.nodak.edu - Saturday, November 21, 1998 at 03:01:55 (EST)
does anyone know how to chat to someone in here cuz this is our
first time here?

Hozzier_f & Badgirl: - und-as1p23.und.nodak.edu - Saturday, November 21, 1998 at 02:59:58 (EST)
any guyz in here wanna chat wit 2 chicks??

susy: - 168.221.7.4 - Friday, November 20, 1998 at 13:56:47 (EST)
by

susy: - 168.221.7.4 - Friday, November 20, 1998 at 13:56:07 (EST)
hello!!!!!!

: - 168.221.7.4 - Friday, November 20, 1998 at 13:55:26 (EST)
does any body hear me?

: - 168.221.7.4 - Friday, November 20, 1998 at 13:53:36 (EST)
hi

Tyler leslie: - clgrtnt4-port-112.agt.net - Friday, November 20, 1998 at 09:57:17 (EST)
Hello-hello-hello-hello-hello-hello. IS ANYBODY HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ANSWER ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tyler leslie: - clgrtnt4-port-112.agt.net - Friday, November 20, 1998 at 09:55:37 (EST)
summmmer hellllo

Lissa: - ip-22-114.phx.primenet.com - Thursday, November 19, 1998 at 13:11:30 (EST)
dae: try Lacis http://www.lacis.com/. They have them in their online catalog.

dae: - penflat.starway.net.au - Thursday, November 19, 1998 at 01:30:55 (EST)
trying to locate tambour hooks?

Pete: - acc-7.northnet.org - Monday, November 16, 1998 at 20:22:45 (EST)
Deliah - click on Bead Events on and look for those in Michigan and nearby. Classes are listed there.
Lissa - Thaks again.
- Peace

Lissa: - ip-20-152.phx.primenet.com - Monday, November 16, 1998 at 11:48:43 (EST)
Greg and Aliea: There were directions on how to make the beaded lampshades in the #16 issue of Bead & Button magazine. That would have been December '96. Check your library, or contact Bead & Button--they sell back issues.

Deliah: - spider-to043.proxy.aol.com - Monday, November 16, 1998 at 10:31:16 (EST)
I have just started making lampwork beads. I do enjoy taking classes so I can become inspired by other bead artists. Can anyone recomend classes in the Detroit area or an hour outside of the city that is offering classes? Thank you. Deliah D.

Greg: - sq194158.olympus.net - Sunday, November 15, 1998 at 17:12:38 (EST)
Forward from: Aliea
Hello!!!
I just started beading and am wanting to find instructions on how to make those beaded lampshades that are so popular now. Usually, they are made of an amber-gold bead, and I was wondering where to find the materials and instructions for the project.
Thanks so much for any info you might have!!

Ann: - dialups-398.fairbanks.ptialaska.net - Sunday, November 15, 1998 at 02:50:56 (EST)
I'm really starting to get into beading and I am interested in buying delica's, size 11 and supplies wholesale.
Thank you, Ann

Pete: - acc-11.northnet.org - Saturday, November 14, 1998 at 21:06:08 (EST)
Karen - Glad you've fallen in love with beads. We have others to sell on the site. Click Beads on the home page. What tips were you looking for?
Jenny - Go to Bead People on the Home Page and look for local Bead Societies. There's one in Orlando and one in Tampa. Contact them.
= Peace

Karen: - spider-we072.proxy.aol.com - Saturday, November 14, 1998 at 17:21:57 (EST)
Hi everyone. I've completely fallen in love with beads and received my first order today from DaBeadBabe. I'm very happy with the glass and bone beads I've chosen so far. I'm working on enhancing a neuva cadiz bead given to me as a gift. I'm having a wonderful time. Any tips would be appreciated.....thanks

jenny: - 1cust136.tnt19.atl2.da.uu.net - Saturday, November 14, 1998 at 13:44:27 (EST)
any local bead shows -- orlando area -- tampa / jacksonville

ed: - webcache8.planet.net.uk - Saturday, November 14, 1998 at 09:01:59 (EST)
this is not a proper chat line and i am lost help

ed: - webcache8.planet.net.uk - Saturday, November 14, 1998 at 09:00:57 (EST)
hi everyone

Greg: - pt19495.olympus.net - Friday, November 13, 1998 at 23:18:53 (EST)
We set the default to 20 so the page would load fast the first time for those just wanting to chat or post a message.

Set the number real high (say 1000) to see the entire current set of messages (and don't worry, you won't get 1000, but you WILL get everything available back to Oct. 1 which is several hundred anyway).

Hope this is clear. Any questions can be sent to CGIguy@webscans.com (That would be me) or posted here. :)

Greg: - pt19495.olympus.net - Friday, November 13, 1998 at 23:08:25 (EST)
Nancy: Actually, the current messages go back to October 1. Just increase the number in the "Display the last" field above (which defaults to 20) to see older messages.

On December 1, the messages from October will be removed and archived. On January 1, 1999, the messages from November will be removed and archived, and so on. So there will always be between one and two months' worth of messages available here.

Pete: - acc-20.northnet.org - Friday, November 13, 1998 at 21:16:56 (EST)
Nancy -- Yes, it has changed, but you should be getting more than 20 messages. It is now being archived and one of these days (oops) I'll put a link up for them. Just lazy (or busy, I guess). the messages you can read on this page are from November only.
summer -- Welcome. Can anyone help? If you are looking for Indin silver in quantity, I'll be in India in a couple of months and could buy for you.
= Peace

Nancy: - 207-172-148-154.s27.as2.anp.erols.com - Friday, November 13, 1998 at 19:31:30 (EST)
Has this site changed again. I'm encountering a new phenomena
I can't seem to get very far down the message line. The little box says to display 20 messages but I don't see a way to change it. There's propably something I should do but I don't know what it is.

summer: - 7.san-francisco-08-09rs.ca.dial-access.att.net - Friday, November 13, 1998 at 01:39:19 (EST)
i'm looking for tai or indian silver.

summer: - 7.san-francisco-08-09rs.ca.dial-access.att.net - Friday, November 13, 1998 at 01:36:32 (EST)
hello I am new, is anybody there

kisa: - oproxy.cvzoom.net - Thursday, November 12, 1998 at 17:43:35 (EST)
what's up

Loopy: - webcache2.planet.net.uk - Thursday, November 12, 1998 at 17:10:06 (EST)
anyone there

Loopy: - webcache2.planet.net.uk - Thursday, November 12, 1998 at 17:09:28 (EST)
hi

Greg: - pt19496.olympus.net - Thursday, November 12, 1998 at 00:06:15 (EST)
Thanks, Lissa. :)
Terry: I found this one at simone's site. It looks like it could be the one Pete is talking about.

Carter Beads
(Els Carter and her daughter)
16 Louw Road
Vanes Estate
Uitenhage
6230
South Africa
Handmade ceramic beads.
jcarter@pluto.iacces.za

Hope this helps.

Pete: - acc-14.northnet.org - Wednesday, November 11, 1998 at 21:40:30 (EST)
Terry - I have heard of this company (it may actually be in Swaziland) that is a woman's cooperative. They do wonderful things, but I don't know their name or address. I have some contacts in S. Africa and will ask them.
Christi - What information are you looking for? I know about the beads, but I have no source for them.
= Peace

christi: - usm-0043-6.wans.net - Wednesday, November 11, 1998 at 20:25:37 (EST)
does anyone know where I can get some information on Chinaberry bead necklaces

Lissa: - ip-23-118.phx.primenet.com - Wednesday, November 11, 1998 at 18:43:52 (EST)
Greg: Have you checked here: http://www.mcs.net/~simone/fairies/rscmain.html ?

Greg: - sq194142.olympus.net - Wednesday, November 11, 1998 at 16:25:31 (EST)
Does anyone have any general sources for bead suppliers internationally so I can add them to my DB? Thanks.

Greg: - sq194142.olympus.net - Wednesday, November 11, 1998 at 16:21:26 (EST)
Terry: Sorry, my bead supplier database only covers the US and Canada.

terry: - 1cust234.tnt21.atl2.da.uu.net - Wednesday, November 11, 1998 at 08:45:12 (EST)
looking for a south african company who makes and exports fimo/polmer clay beads

Pete: - acc-43.northnet.org - Tuesday, November 10, 1998 at 20:53:04 (EST)
Dear David,
Sorry, but there usually aren't a lot of people on at one time. We are going to schedule a chat time soon.
= Peace

dave bates: - webcache3.planet.net.uk - Tuesday, November 10, 1998 at 14:32:58 (EST)
louise my mate would like to talk to you would that be ok

dave bates: - webcache3.planet.net.uk - Tuesday, November 10, 1998 at 14:31:14 (EST)
im new here antone gonner speak to me and my bird

dave bates of : - webcache3.planet.net.uk - Tuesday, November 10, 1998 at 14:28:46 (EST)
Hello is anyone there

Pete: - acc-3.northnet.org - Monday, November 09, 1998 at 21:34:27 (EST)
For Kathy Turner -- The email address you gave on the chat line and is on your catalogue is not working. Please advise how to get in touch with you.
= Peace

Pete: - acc-3.northnet.org - Monday, November 09, 1998 at 21:33:31 (EST)
Linda -- It is amazing. Do you belong to the Bead Society there?
= Peace

Linda: - host5-171-234-154.btinternet.com - Monday, November 09, 1998 at 02:09:45 (EST)
Hi Pete. Thank you for welcoming me to the Bead Site. I was totally amazed to get a message. Wonderful stuff this internet. Here in the U.K. it is 6 in the morning, so you can see how keen I am.. Must go and get daughter up for school now. Thanks again.

Linda: - host5-171-234-154.btinternet.com - Monday, November 09, 1998 at 02:08:57 (EST)
Hi Pete. Thank you for welcoming me to the Bead Site. I was totally amazed to get a message. Wonderful stuff this internet. Here in the U.K. it is 6 in the morning, so you can see how keen I am.. Must go and get dayghter up for school now. Thanks again.

celia: - ppp39-122.thecia.net - Sunday, November 08, 1998 at 18:19:48 (EST)
Anyone here?

Lissa: - ip-22-050.phx.primenet.com - Sunday, November 08, 1998 at 14:59:47 (EST)
lazysquaw: That would probably be http://www.beadsource.com/ . 10 or more hanks and the price is down to about $1.50 a hank, right?

LOUISE: - webcache3.planet.net.uk - Sunday, November 08, 1998 at 14:53:52 (EST)
MY NAMES LOUISE ,I'M 16 AND I LIKE A GOOD LAUGH PLEASE TALK TO ME.

lazysquaw: - dialupg124.ptld.uswest.net - Sunday, November 08, 1998 at 00:17:14 (EST)
I ran across a site a few months ago that sold Czech 11/0 beads by the hank. And if you bought in lots of 10 they were cheaper. Can anyone remember this site?

Pete: - acc-25.northnet.org - Saturday, November 07, 1998 at 20:13:18 (EST)
Thanks Greg and Jamey.
= Peace

Cylk: - dialups-374.fairbanks.ptialaska.net - Saturday, November 07, 1998 at 17:17:52 (EST)
hello?

Greg: - pt194112.olympus.net - Saturday, November 07, 1998 at 13:11:54 (EST)
Wendy: I searched my database of bead stores and catalogs for references to square and lettered beads and found only this one reference:

The Name Game
505 S. Beverly Drive, #123
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310-284-3434
Wholesale and retail catalogs available.
Manufacturers of wooden letter and symbol beads.

I know you specified silver but this was the only one that even came close. I hope it is useful. Good luck in your search.

wendy: - host-209-214-13-80.pbi.bellsouth.net - Saturday, November 07, 1998 at 11:16:16 (EST)
do you know a source for 6mm sterling silver alphabet
cube beads? I would like to order from a catalogue. I'm
in Fla. Thanks.

beadman@jdallen.cnchost.com: - ts007d32.sto-ca.concentric.net - Saturday, November 07, 1998 at 03:09:10 (EST)
Hi Lissa -- As a bead stringer for over 30 years, I can tell you the best cord to use to string pearls is SILK. DO NOT use Soft Flex (unless you are planning to do a fast-but-not-very-pretty job). Sometimes silk cords are hard to find. However, if you have a decent sewing center with a notions counter and thread department (and/or some bead stores), you can get what you need. Buy 100% silk Button Hole Twist thread, in white or the color that matches your beads best. The weight of this doubled will pass through most pearls, and allow a proper holding knot to be tied between the beads. (Learning to tie knots with silk is not easy, and takes practice!!!!) For a needle, buy a "collapsable-eye" needle. This is a piece of thin wire, folded in half, and twisted tightly, but with a big eye that's easy to thread. (If you can't find them to buy, make them from fine beading wire--that's what I do.) For more details, e-mail me. Jamey

Pete: - acc-29.northnet.org - Friday, November 06, 1998 at 21:29:06 (EST)
Dear Linda, Welcome to thebeadsite.com. Don't worry about making mistakes; we are all human. I don't personally know how to make a beaded tiara, but some regulr visitor here will, so keep checking back.
= Peace

Linda: - host5-171-233-49.btinternet.com - Friday, November 06, 1998 at 01:57:00 (EST)
Hi. I`m new to beads and the Internet, so if I make any mistakes please make allowances.
Does anyone know how to make simple beaded tiaras. My daughter is keen to make one. Please bear in mind that I live in the U.K. Many thanks everyone.

Pete: - 198.175.11.178 - Friday, November 06, 1998 at 01:43:04 (EST)
Welcome everyone --
Lissa - You do want to knot between beads, I'm sure, but I don't know about any of your other questions.
Venus - Have a look around the site. Lissa answered your question below.
Kim - We're going ot do a live chat soon. Anyone with input as to the best day/time?
Ed- Can't help with the fish bones, but where do you live? Job's Tears grow all sorts of places around the world.
Ken - What an interesting idea. Email me (from the home page) with more details and maybe we can work something out to help you.
Greg. Thanks.
= Peace

Lissa: - ip-24-002.phx.primenet.com - Thursday, November 05, 1998 at 21:52:45 (EST)
Here's a question--I've been asked to string a necklace with fresh water pearls. What is the best stringing material and method? Softflex and crimp beads? (I think I heard the .014 will go through fresh water pearls...) Or silk? Knotted in between? What weight silk?

Lissa: - ip-24-002.phx.primenet.com - Thursday, November 05, 1998 at 21:50:46 (EST)
Venus: There is a link to it from http://beadwork.miningco.com/ under 'weekly net picks'

Venus: - wtn22tc5.gdinet.com - Thursday, November 05, 1998 at 19:52:55 (EST)
Hey I think this is the first time on this chat place. I am actually looking for a specific site where I saw some brooms with peyote. Anybody see it?

kim: - webcache4.planet.net.uk - Thursday, November 05, 1998 at 18:00:04 (EST)
Anyone out there want to chat to me? i am new.

Lissa: - ip-23-220.phx.primenet.com - Thursday, November 05, 1998 at 16:53:44 (EST)
ed: Do you mean beads of bone carved like fish? If so, what size are you looking for? Or do you mean beads of fish bones?

ed: - 198.79.160.241 - Thursday, November 05, 1998 at 11:53:51 (EST)
I need fish bone beads. I bought some in Montana now I cant find them. rosaryman@hotmail.com

ed: - 198.79.160.241 - Thursday, November 05, 1998 at 11:49:59 (EST)
I have Jobs tear beads for trade or give away. They come for a plant that grows here/ ed

ken: - tkyd076.tky.3web.ne.jp - Thursday, November 05, 1998 at 01:55:15 (EST)
I am trying to place a Japanese glass beads enthusiast to beads manufacturers and designers for a
9-month internship or apprenticeship. The intern is willing to pay a monthly stipend to defray food
utility expenses. Could you help me find a host family?

Greg: - pt19487.olympus.net - Thursday, November 05, 1998 at 00:41:03 (EST)
Anytime, Pete. btw, nice place you got here. ;-)

Pete: - acc-17.northnet.org - Wednesday, November 04, 1998 at 21:24:53 (EST)
Karen -- Yes, the link in the Bazaar was crazy for some reason. I got Greg's email and it is now fixed. There is also a link on What's New for 3 November. I am really pleased you are enjoying beads so much.
Greg -- Again, thanks.
=Peace

Greg: - sq194137.olympus.net - Wednesday, November 04, 1998 at 18:19:26 (EST)
Here is a temporary link to get you to the B.I. Imports page until Pete gets that link fixed: Click here

randman: - a-a-a2.customers.uswest.net - Wednesday, November 04, 1998 at 17:56:25 (EST)
how is every one in here

Greg: - pt19497.olympus.net - Wednesday, November 04, 1998 at 13:08:09 (EST)
Karen: Oops. I just tried it myself and there is indeed a problem. It is easily fixed. I am going to priority e-mail Pete and ask him to let you know here when it's fixed. Sorry bout that. :)

Greg: - pt19497.olympus.net - Wednesday, November 04, 1998 at 13:04:57 (EST)
Karen: I know Pete has been working on that section the last few days. He just informed me that he has completed it so I suggest you try it again. :)

Karen: - spider-we041.proxy.aol.com - Wednesday, November 04, 1998 at 02:26:43 (EST)
I'd like to know if anyone else is having problems getting into the Bazaar/B.I. imports site. I haven't been able to access that one, although others on that page work. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks

Karen: - spider-we041.proxy.aol.com - Wednesday, November 04, 1998 at 02:23:07 (EST)
I want to thank those that have provided me with information about the neuva cadiz bead. I'm finding this whole process quite fascinating and and fast becoming a bead lover.

Pete: - acc-13.northnet.org - Tuesday, November 03, 1998 at 21:15:56 (EST)
Ann -- Is that small-hole? We've just put up an entire catalogue of beads on thebeadsite.com. To visit hit Bazaar (in the line at the top of this page) and B.I. Imports. Most of the beads have larger holes (if you're looking for small holes), but small-holed beads are coming. The eye beads with lashes on the Eye Bead page have small holes.
liam - Sorry people don't use this much for live chat, but we will be going live
= Peace

liam mcintyre: - spider-we063.proxy.aol.com - Tuesday, November 03, 1998 at 18:28:05 (EST)
I AM A LONELY CRUSADER PLEASE TALK TO ME

Ann: - wea02-14.ppp.iadfw.net - Tuesday, November 03, 1998 at 14:59:46 (EST)
I'm seeking major suppliers of small whole glass beads. Can anyone help me?

Greg: - pt19481.olympus.net - Monday, November 02, 1998 at 23:36:52 (EST)
Thanks, Lissa. :)

Lissa: - ip-23-052.phx.primenet.com - Monday, November 02, 1998 at 09:55:06 (EST)
Nicely done on the new look. Now I can see the last message while I am typing my response--convenient!

Pete: - acc-31.northnet.org - Sunday, November 01, 1998 at 22:22:43 (EST)
And thanks to Greg for such a good job.
= Peace

holly: - spider-th013.proxy.aol.com - Sunday, November 01, 1998 at 19:18:01 (EST)
i want talk y necklace

Greg: - pt19472.olympus.net - Sunday, November 01, 1998 at 03:24:07 (EST)
Welcome to our new Bead Chat Room. We hope you enjoy the new look. Please report any problems or ask questions at CGIguy@gwypf.com. (That's me) Thanks.