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The Bead Site Chat Archives
February, 1999

Milo: - 203.4.79.11 - Sunday, February 28, 1999 at 17:55:25 (EST)
Just checking in folks, the Victorian Bead Ass. in Melbourne Australia is having an exhibition at the "Metro" Gallery (the old meat market) starting tomorrow. It runs until 14th March. There are some excellent pieces and the workmanship is high even if we are on the other side of the world.

Milo: - 203.4.79.11 - Sunday, February 28, 1999 at 17:34:09 (EST)
Just checking in folks, the Victorian Bead Ass. in Melbourne Australia is having an exhibition at the "Metro" Gallery (the old meat market) starting tomorrow. It runs until 14th March. There are some excellent pieces and the workmanship is high even if we are on the other side of the world.

Helen: - spider-wm032.proxy.aol.com - Sunday, February 28, 1999 at 08:15:38 (EST)
Lissa:I go to a wonderful chat for quilters. There is always someone there to chat with. Anything like that for beaders? I beaded a little in high school-chokers on a little loom. Now I have discovered off loom, and love it!A gap of 3 decades, but what matter?

Lissa: - ip-26-108.phx.primenet.com - Saturday, February 27, 1999 at 19:45:16 (EST)
Helen: My pleasure! No, I'm not the host, just a common participant. Pete Francis, the Director of the Center for Bead Research and author of "Beads of the World" is the host. He is currently romping around the world at the moment, but checks in when he can. If you've got questions about the scholorly aspect of beads and their history, he's the man. I on the other hand am a housewife from Phoenix who has been beading for about 5 years now. I've tried my hand at most of the currently popular techniques, and have a pretty good clue as to where to go on the web or at the bookshelf for more information.

Helen: - spider-wb034.proxy.aol.com - Saturday, February 27, 1999 at 18:20:24 (EST)
Lissa: I appreciate your help. Are you the host of this room?

Lissa: - ip-26-108.phx.primenet.com - Saturday, February 27, 1999 at 17:24:02 (EST)
Helen:Yup, I go bottom to top, and usually right to left. My kindergarten teacher must be rolling in her grave. :)
Vicky: My pleasure! If you come up with any other ways to deal with those threads, please let me know. One other method is to ditch the loom entirely, and do the work in square stitch. It takes longer, but is much stronger, and *no warp threads*.
tiara: This is really more like a bulliten board. Unless you set a time to meet, you aren't likely to actually run into a live body. But several of us check here periodically, and post our answers.

tiara: - tp-70-217.tm.net.my - Saturday, February 27, 1999 at 09:31:27 (EST)
this room certainly is quite

tiara: - tp-70-217.tm.net.my - Saturday, February 27, 1999 at 09:29:07 (EST)
hi anyone here?

Vicky: - qncyb106-15.splitrock.net - Friday, February 26, 1999 at 15:14:28 (EST)
Lissa Thank you

Helen: - spider-tm071.proxy.aol.com - Friday, February 26, 1999 at 12:38:26 (EST)
Lissa: Do you work a chart bottom to top? That seems to be the easiest, although books seem to show top to bottom. I am making Dona Anderson's "The Scream" for my daughter.

Lissa: - ip-26-021.phx.primenet.com - Friday, February 26, 1999 at 10:02:57 (EST)
Helen: No problem. It took me a bit to get my mind around the fact that you don't start with the end bead of each row on your chart, but must move over one bead on the chart each time you start a new row. I really do either draw a diagonal line or put an extra dot in each circle that marks the starting bead in a row on my chart--it makes it easier for me to keep track of where I am.

Helen: - spider-tl023.proxy.aol.com - Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 20:58:03 (EST)
Lissa: Thank You! It's even count. I have Creative Bead Weaving and just need to practice, I guess.

Lissa: - ip-26-169.phx.primenet.com - Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 19:11:13 (EST)
Helen: There are even tubular peyote instructions at http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Oracle/1395/beadwork.html

Lissa: - ip-26-169.phx.primenet.com - Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 19:06:27 (EST)
Helen: Are you doing odd count or even count tubular peyote? Odd count will simply spiral up and around what you are doing--there is no step up. I've never tried to graph it, but I suspect it would be difficult. For even count peyote, you pass your needle through the first bead of the row you just finished, then add the first bead of your new row. The first bead of every row moves one bead over. You can draw a diagonal line on your graph to keep track of where you are. I suggest you try the book "Creative Bead Weaving" by Carol Wilcox Wells or "Beaded Amulet Purses" by Nicolette Stessin for some good directions. I also recall seeing some instructions on the web, but I can't place my finger on where just now.

Helen: - spider-tk052.proxy.aol.com - Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 19:03:44 (EST)
Is anyone here?

Lissa: - ip-26-169.phx.primenet.com - Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 18:56:10 (EST)
Vicky: There are a couple of different things you can do with those threads. If you are going to attach your beadwork to something else (like leather, or a ribbon), put some scotch tape on the ends and tuck them under your work. Quick and dirty. You can also snip each thread long enough to weave back into your work--this is probably the most professional and time consuming method. I understand if you warped your loom in one continuous thread that you can carefully pull the warp threads through your work until you are left with one long thread at each end of the work. I've never gotten this to work though--I always pierce my warp threads as I am doing the weaving. If you have used strong enough warp thread, you can string beads on the warp to make fringe, or can simply knot the threads together as part of the design. My personal preferred method is to weave some actual fabric at each end of the bead weaving with my thread, and coat this half inch of fabric with FrayCheck--then once it drys snip off the remaining warp threads, tuck the fabric under the beadwork, and tack it down. For more beadwork information, try the book "The Illuminated Beading Manuscripts Book II The Loom" by Delinda Vannebrightyn Amura

Helen: - spider-wb022.proxy.aol.com - Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 14:15:08 (EST)
I'm doing my first tubular peyote. How do I step up? If I move one bead left on every row doesn't my design get distorted?

Vicky: - qncyb210-16.splitrock.net - Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 10:58:13 (EST)
what do you do with the threads that were attached to the loom, say if you wanted to make a bracelet with you work? Do you know what i mean, the threads that are hanging of your bead project.

Lissa: - ip-26-169.phx.primenet.com - Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 09:57:41 (EST)
Pebbles: What are you looking for? Can't help unless you ask. :)

barbie: - 210.141.67.97 - Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at 22:06:18 (EST)
oops, that message is for pete. also, what all can i find there?

barbie: - 210.141.67.97 - Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at 22:05:23 (EST)
how can i find the friendship store? is it easy to get to? tell me! tell me!!

Pebbles: - 171-138-142.ipt.aol.com - Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at 19:20:40 (EST)
maybe some one can help me hello out there in cyber space

BARRACUDA: - syn26.pri1.dbna.gia.net.za - Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at 14:49:50 (EST)
HOWZIT

Pete (the webmaster): - 202.54.10.69 - Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at 01:44:52 (EST)
Barbie - For a short stop in Shanghai don't miss the Friendship Store.
Gul- Yes, I am interested in these beads. Which ones in particular?
Stiffy - Leave us alone or I'll contact your ISP.
~ Peace

stiffy: - dorm-36215.rh.uh.edu - Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at 00:37:07 (EST)
justjoking

stiffy: - dorm-36215.rh.uh.edu - Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at 00:36:16 (EST)
suck me

codemasterwilla: - dialup-208-142-169-61.mho.net - Tuesday, February 23, 1999 at 23:33:54 (EST)
anyone want to chat

gul: - sdn-ar-001mdelkrp155.dialsprint.net - Tuesday, February 23, 1999 at 20:41:31 (EST)
anyone interested in ancient phoenician glass beads?

lori: - roaming1.intelenet.net - Monday, February 22, 1999 at 15:07:50 (EST)
does anyone know of any gem shows in Southern Calif. in the next month or so?

barbie: - m1135.surfline.ne.jp - Monday, February 22, 1999 at 09:40:03 (EST)
does anybody know where in Shanghai to buy beads. glass , silver, pearls. anything and everything!!!!

Pete: - 202.54.80.64 - Monday, February 22, 1999 at 03:06:08 (EST)
Nathan, Can't say without seeing them. Can you tell me anything about where they come from? How do you know they are old and what does "old" mean here?
~ Peace

Lindi Marshall: - proxy-388.public.rwc.webtv.net - Sunday, February 21, 1999 at 23:37:43 (EST)
What's Up

nathan : - dialups-28.kalispell.ptinet.net - Sunday, February 21, 1999 at 19:14:29 (EST)
I have A very old cone shell neckless. the shells are aprox
7/16 long pink at the point and fateing to striking green
I wish to know more about them and there name. thanks!

Pete (the webmaster): - 202.54.10.220 - Saturday, February 20, 1999 at 01:15:47 (EST)
Theresa -- I am not sure about a dated photo. Today for text all you have to do is produce it and be able to date it; it is automatically copywrited. With designs different rules probably apply. For dating, you might send the photos to yourself via certified mail.
julie -- Glad you're enjoying tbe chat area. Have you checked the archives?
Greetings from John and me in India.
~ Peace

Danielle: - 1cust49.tnt2.birmingham.al.da.uu.net - Friday, February 19, 1999 at 15:19:09 (EST)
a/s/l? every 1

Danielle: - 1cust49.tnt2.birmingham.al.da.uu.net - Friday, February 19, 1999 at 15:18:28 (EST)
Sherri u have n e patterns?

Danielle: - 1cust49.tnt2.birmingham.al.da.uu.net - Friday, February 19, 1999 at 15:17:39 (EST)
N e 1 have patterns?

Beadie buddy: - 1cust49.tnt2.birmingham.al.da.uu.net - Friday, February 19, 1999 at 15:16:59 (EST)
hi people n e 1 have beadie buddie patterns?

julie Wuest/Leopard Heart Glass: - 208.200.115.75 - Friday, February 19, 1999 at 13:37:09 (EST)
Thanks for creating this chat area. This is cool!
LprdHrtGls@aol.com

julie Wuest/Leopard Heart Glass: - 208.200.115.75 - Friday, February 19, 1999 at 13:35:01 (EST)
you can contact the copyright office in Washington DC to get more information on protecting your designs.

THERESA NACHATY: - physres-brunt.concordia.ca - Friday, February 19, 1999 at 09:25:28 (EST)
Hello,
I would like to know if photographs of jewelry dated at the back are sufficient in order to copyright jewelry, if not, could anybody tell me how to go about it in order to protect my designs?

thank you,

Theresa

Pete (the webmaster): - 202.54.10.221 - Friday, February 19, 1999 at 08:50:57 (EST)
Beth -- Yes, these are most interesting topics and need a lot to be explored. The oldest confirmed beads are about 40,000 years, though reports of 300,000 years exist.
Everybody else -- still enjoying sunny India. Have fun
~ Peace

Lissa: - ip-26-163.phx.primenet.com - Friday, February 19, 1999 at 02:14:32 (EST)
Sherri: try http://www.spiritone.com/~pmead/beadwelcome.htm

Sherri: - 1cust10.tnt2.danvers.ma.da.uu.net - Thursday, February 18, 1999 at 21:44:15 (EST)
I'm looking for some beadie buddie patterns....

avon: - proxy-out.camtech.net.au - Thursday, February 18, 1999 at 06:15:21 (EST)
tod talk to me

avon: - proxy-out.camtech.net.au - Thursday, February 18, 1999 at 06:14:30 (EST)
howdy anyoune around?

avon: - proxy-out.camtech.net.au - Thursday, February 18, 1999 at 06:13:45 (EST)
howdy anyoune around?

Caramel_Thug_Passion: - orl-tcr3-116.dyn.evcom.net - Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at 18:27:03 (EST)
Whatz up ladies

Julianne: - as3-22.ravenna.apk.net - Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at 17:32:07 (EST)
Cheyenne Running Wolf - I really like your name. I collect
all sorts of wolf figurines and pictures. They are just great!

Julianne: - as3-22.ravenna.apk.net - Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at 17:30:14 (EST)
Hi Cheyenne Running Wolf - I found this beautiful wolf pattern
on a website called http://www.suzannecooper.com/beadmain.html
You just have to search around for it.

me: - constellation.singnet.com.sg - Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at 05:25:42 (EST)
hey how to chat when got no body there

Cheyenne RunningWolf: - crcwnet-dyn402.crcwnet.com - Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 16:09:48 (EST)
I am looking for any patterns available on peyote stitch
for wolf or wolves patterns

Rixende: - ospreysystems.com - Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 15:51:58 (EST)
Hi! Thought I would check this chat out. I'm a lampworker

sofast1618: - nole-221.fsus.fsu.edu - Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 13:11:49 (EST)
hi im new in the room what be the haps

tod: - node4.pittsburg.midusa.net - Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 02:27:33 (EST)
talk to me

tod: - node4.pittsburg.midusa.net - Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 02:26:01 (EST)
hello any one there

beth: - 1cust57.tnt1.levittown.pa.da.uu.net - Monday, February 15, 1999 at 17:35:03 (EST)
is anyone interested in the why of beads/jewelry? why is it worn? Is there a human need to decorate? What is the oldest evidence of beads?

freek: - ct-7-sim-ppp9.kwic.com - Saturday, February 13, 1999 at 23:28:01 (EST)
hay who out their? want to chat

dakota: - pt6-43.rapidnet.com - Saturday, February 13, 1999 at 19:39:40 (EST)
o.k., I can talk to myself off the internet bye bye

dakota: - pt6-43.rapidnet.com - Saturday, February 13, 1999 at 19:37:36 (EST)
hello, hello....I guess nobody is here either.

dakota: - pt6-43.rapidnet.com - Saturday, February 13, 1999 at 19:35:28 (EST)
hello

Stephen Czapla: - pc41.openlab1.uvsc.edu - Saturday, February 13, 1999 at 16:58:10 (EST)
Hello im trying to find a chat line so i can talk to my friend schley any bod help m.e

Stephen Czapla: - pc41.openlab1.uvsc.edu - Saturday, February 13, 1999 at 16:56:23 (EST)
hello im looking forschley@Quick.com

greg: - user-38h1tc2.dialup.mindspring.com - Saturday, February 13, 1999 at 16:12:36 (EST)
is there anyone here?

greg: - user-38h1tc2.dialup.mindspring.com - Saturday, February 13, 1999 at 16:11:52 (EST)
would anyone like to talk?

dave: - vcta01m06-163.bctel.ca - Saturday, February 13, 1999 at 01:45:47 (EST)
hello, is any one ready to chat

slAyA: - 1cust87.tnt2.athens.ga.da.uu.net - Friday, February 12, 1999 at 18:08:54 (EST)
is anyone out there

slAyA: - 1cust87.tnt2.athens.ga.da.uu.net - Friday, February 12, 1999 at 18:08:26 (EST)
hello

johan: - epi25-01-p01.saix.net - Friday, February 12, 1999 at 15:37:39 (EST)
HI I am Johan a South African and want to get to know people

Tara: - user___2.nf.sympatico.ca - Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 23:13:56 (EST)
Hi I'm Tara. I'm a new member, and want to get to know people.

Julianne: - as2-12.ravenna.apk.net - Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at 19:29:00 (EST)
Hi Kemper! Is that your real name or just your "beading"
name?

Julianne: - as2-12.ravenna.apk.net - Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at 19:27:28 (EST)
Hi Lissa! Thank you for the info, but I use mostly japanese
beads. Try Kandra's - her prices are pretty reasonable.

CUZIN: - ip22.san-francisco26.ca.pub-ip.psi.net - Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at 18:31:20 (EST)
STILL LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON "CULLING" BEADS. THEY WERE TADED IN THE AMERICAN FUR TRADE. ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING?
CONTACT: CUZIN revivalbuilders@surfree.com
I AM ALSO INTERESTED IN BUYING NORTH AMERICAN TRADE BEADS.
THANKS

edge: - s71n169.humberc.on.ca - Tuesday, February 09, 1999 at 16:12:17 (EST)
BETTY I'm HORNY, talk to me say something hot and sexy

edge: - s71n169.humberc.on.ca - Tuesday, February 09, 1999 at 16:11:12 (EST)
Hey Sweet cheeks how is it going

edge: - s71n169.humberc.on.ca - Tuesday, February 09, 1999 at 16:10:29 (EST)
hello is anyone out there

Betty: - satellite-tv.demon.co.uk - Tuesday, February 09, 1999 at 08:54:55 (EST)
Hello,
Anyone there?

Kemper: - ppp4114.wwd.net - Tuesday, February 09, 1999 at 02:26:07 (EST)
hello julianne

Kemper: - ppp4114.wwd.net - Tuesday, February 09, 1999 at 02:22:36 (EST)
hello cherie

Kemper: - ppp4114.wwd.net - Tuesday, February 09, 1999 at 02:20:06 (EST)
hello martha

Kemper: - ppp4114.wwd.net - Tuesday, February 09, 1999 at 02:16:49 (EST)
Hey what's up ladies

Pete: - 202.54.42.49 - Tuesday, February 09, 1999 at 02:14:37 (EST)
Martha -- Have you looked at the articles and links under Bead People from the home page of thebeadsite.com?
Steve --Neither Early Dynastic nor New Kingdom Egyptian beads would be expected in Mali. Nothing (as late as) the Roman period has ever been found south of the Hoggar (in Algeria).
Milo, Ubud and several of its associated villages makes sterling silver beads. Yogyakarta is supposed to be another, even better price-wise source. Thailand can also do fantastic work.
From John and me in Poona (Pune) Inida,
~ Peace

Milo: - 203.4.79.11 - Monday, February 08, 1999 at 22:54:06 (EST)
Cathy, sorry this is late reply but better than none at all, 1st I am in Australia. 2nd The Shepherdess does not have a web site but they are on e-mail I think - they advertise in the bead and button magazine.

Now who was looking for sterling beads? These are made in the islands of Indonesia, I can't think of the name of the place at the moment, it is on the island of Bali, but recently read an article and I think filed it away. They are called Bali Beads, someone also advertises them in the bead & button mag.

steve>elvab@pdqnet.com - vpn29.pdqnet.com - Sunday, February 07, 1999 at 23:54:51 (EST)
Hi: We were in Western Africa in 1993 and purchased a string of beads in Timbuckto, Mali. From looking at a book, History of Beads by Dubin, it appears that a number of the beads are steatite and garnet from the Early Dynastic period in Egypt or carnelian from Old Kingdom period. Any ideas how to confirm this and have them appraised?

Cherie: - edtntnt1-port-391.agt.net - Sunday, February 07, 1999 at 20:11:48 (EST)
Hi. Would anybody like to chat?

Lissa: - ip-26-052.phx.primenet.com - Sunday, February 07, 1999 at 00:55:24 (EST)
Julianne: I haven't ordered from them yet, but I have heard good things about http://www.beadsource.com/ . If you buy 10 or more hanks of seed beads from them, the price gets down to $1.50 a hank.

Julianne: - as2-2.ravenna.apk.net - Saturday, February 06, 1999 at 22:16:22 (EST)
I have been beading for about 7 months now - I would like to
know who sells seed beads and bugles the cheapest. Thanks.
wow@apk.net

Martha: - c116.pce.net - Saturday, February 06, 1999 at 20:09:23 (EST)
Hi,I am trying to start a bead society in Buffalo, NY.
I would appericate any tips or advice that anyone would like to share.
Thanks.
minerva@wnyonline.com

Thank you in advance for you time.

Martha Rothkopf
minerva@wnyonline.com

Martha: - c116.pce.net - Saturday, February 06, 1999 at 20:08:37 (EST)
Hi,I am trying to start a bead society in Buffalo, NY.
I would appericate any tips or advice that anyone would like to share.
Thanks.
minerva@wnyonline.com

Thank you in advance for you time.

Martha Rothkopf
minerva@wnyonline.com

Maui: - 206.dialup.power-tech.net - Saturday, February 06, 1999 at 18:10:09 (EST)
Hi, Im new in the bead world. I'm interested in locating Sterling silver beads. I'm particularly interested in cube or square shaped silver beads. I,m looking for 6-7mm sizes. Does anyone have a source for sterling silver beads, especially cube shaped?? If so, what is the web site adress. Thank you and much compassion to you all. Please e-mail or chat back. bigplanetexec_98@hotmail.com

Steve: - webcache04p.cache.pol.co.uk - Saturday, February 06, 1999 at 15:27:14 (EST)
anybody wanna chat

Chum: - ps-annex-port10.vianet.on.ca - Friday, February 05, 1999 at 16:17:00 (EST)
anybody wanna chat

Pete: - 202.54.42.137 - Friday, February 05, 1999 at 02:22:29 (EST)
MoonFlower - Sounds interesting let us know if you find anything. Have you checked the beadmaking guilds listed under Bead People from the home page?
Meliane - Hi. Is that MA from A?
Cuzine - Sorry can't help. Can anyone?
~ Peace

MoonFlower: - dyn0000216-phl1.dialup.digex.net - Thursday, February 04, 1999 at 20:07:02 (EST)
I am looking for a summer internship, with someone who makes beads, lampwork, fused glass, and pyrex, ect. I am a textiles major at Moore College of Art and Design in Phila,and I have a lot of expearance with beading. I design and sell my jewelry, and I really want to expand my bead media. I don't expext to be paid, only to learn. Like most college students, I live on a limmited budget which will probably restrict my traveling, however, If I can work it out Ill go any where! Im 22 and I can provide a resume or what ever else may be needed. Beading is one of my passions and now more that anything I want to start working with glass, and making my own beads! I am a very hard worker and a fast learner. email:moonflower_13@hotmail.com

meliane: - 208.231.125.5 - Thursday, February 04, 1999 at 16:28:53 (EST)
hey pete

CUZIN: - ip176.san-francisco26.ca.pub-ip.psi.net - Thursday, February 04, 1999 at 14:03:39 (EST)
I collect beads from the fur trade. Anyone selling? Anyone know anything about "Culling" beads? They are grape shot beads, made in the molds for .50cal lead grape shot. Know where the name "Culling" came from?
e-mail: revivalbuilders@surfree.com
Thanks

Pete: - 202.54.42.64 - Thursday, February 04, 1999 at 03:15:02 (EST)
Hi Everyone!
Aine -- The National Museum in Dublin has a few. I know of no others on display, sorry.
~ Peace

cathy s: - ppp-1089.olypen.com - Thursday, February 04, 1999 at 00:49:55 (EST)
Milo would you know of an E-mail address for the shepherdess
I am unable to find one. Where are you from? I also collect other antique beads and am always looking for other
countries to explore. I do bead work with the very small ones.But have a nice collection of century old trade beads.

pornstare: - 207.204.224.42 - Tuesday, February 02, 1999 at 21:15:59 (EST)
Hey whats up everybody

Milo: - 198.175.11.5 - Monday, February 01, 1999 at 23:16:22 (EST)
Thanks Della, will try further out in the flame, I am only working on a propane bottle and a hot head (limited tools out here).

Cathy's When in the US last year I found a large supply of very tiny antique beads at "The Shepherdess" in San Diego.

Barbara Think I saw a pattern for this either in Bead & Button or Beadwork in the last 12 months, will look when I get home tonight. Anyway if you have a crossstitch pattern you can use it for brickstitch or pyote

barbara: - 198.175.11.5 - Monday, February 01, 1999 at 22:40:56 (EST)
Is anybody in this chat room

barbara: - 198.175.11.5 - Monday, February 01, 1999 at 22:38:33 (EST)
Looking for pattern for earings of face of wolf done in brick

Aine: - 198.175.11.5 - Monday, February 01, 1999 at 20:41:31 (EST)
Pete, Do you know of any museums in Ireland that display beads from the 12th century or earlier? I'm particularly interested in glass beads and would like to take pictures of the beads.

Pete, Do you know of any museums in Ireland that display beads from the 12th century or earlier? I'm particularly interested in glass beads and would like to take pictures of the beads.

cathys: - 198.175.11.5 - Monday, February 01, 1999 at 14:27:57 (EST)
Lissa,bead Cats is a very good source for the small beads,
I have purchased from them alot, I am looking for more colors, They are hard to find,bead Cats has the best varity
of colors I have found!! But I am A bead addict and the very
small ones are my bead of choice.I need another fix! Can anyone help?

Lissa: - ip-26-136.phx.primenet.com - Monday, February 01, 1999 at 02:58:28 (EST)
korzo: I know you can find some of Liza Lou's work at http://www.netVIP.com/smmoa/03b.html, and if you do a search on her name you will turn up more. As to origins, development and uses, could you be a tad bit more specific? There have been beads just about as long as there have been people. Start with the book "The History of Beads" for background, and check out http://www.mcs.net/~simone/beadnet.html for links to bead information on the net. Could you narrow your work down in time and area?

Lissa: - ip-26-136.phx.primenet.com - Monday, February 01, 1999 at 02:39:13 (EST)
Cindy: I'm not quite sure what you mean. Do you want to make a gecko out of pony beads, like the beadie buddies? Or stitch one out of seed beads? Or something else?

Lissa: - ip-26-136.phx.primenet.com - Monday, February 01, 1999 at 02:37:48 (EST)
beatrice: Try Pete's book "Beads of the World", as well as "Beads: An Exploration of Bead Traditions Around the World" by Janet Coles and Robert Budwig, and "The History of Beads" by Lois Sherr Dubin. All three are in print--if your library doesn't have them, the bookstore should.

Lissa: - ip-26-136.phx.primenet.com - Monday, February 01, 1999 at 02:34:48 (EST)
Cathy S: Try BeadCats at http://www.beadcats.com/ . I know they carry the small ones down to about a size 24.