I saw this website posted on another newsgroup and thought of all the wonderful doggie pictures I've seen here in RCB. Give your "baby" their own webpage. I'd put little Chloe's picture up but she's afraid of the camera...HA!! :) Enjoy!! http://www.dogster.com/ Anna W. in Tx

I've searched until I'm blue in the face...grrrr... Can someone tell me the difference between Miyuki Delica and Matsuno beads? I've figured out that Delicas are cylinders and precise in shape/size, but I haven't figured out the characteristics of Matsuno beads. Anna W. in Tx (who broke a tooth...

The program Jewelry Making on the DIY Network channel showed a tube loom for making amulet bags. I've never used a loom but this tube loom looked interesting and doable with no weft threads to deal with. There's an opening along the top of the tube where the weaving takes place. You slide the work...

There was a (new to me) Bead Designer named Vicki Star on the DIY network this week. She demonstrated a lovely herringbone flower bracelet which can be found on her website. http://www.vickistar.com/index.html She has lots of tiny pouch designs, too. Vicki also teaches at LBSs in Ohio. I thought...

Are all our beady friends accounted for in Florida? Anna W. in Tx

I was cruising through the sterling silver jewelry and ran across this ring. Immediately I thought of the lampworkers. It's too cool!! :) http://www.overstock.com/?page=proframe&prod_id=1681094 Anna W. in Tx

Did you know your bead and portrait auction is in the JustBeads Newsletter? It's listed under "WOW! Have you seen these?" Congratulations!! :) Anna W. in Tx

Has anyone heard from her? If she's posted, I must have missed it. She's such a sweetie...just wondering if she's okay. Anna W. in Tx

I purchased a 36" strand of what appears to be garnet chips/nuggests at a garage sale. Is there some way to determine whether they are garnets or not? Thanks... Anna W. in Tx

Tina, was today your birthday (Nov 22)??I've searched for this info and couldn't find anything. If I've remembered correctly, then..... HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) Anna W. in Tx

A good friend sent me the following email and I thought it could easily apply to many of us here in RCB. Hopefully, it will make someone smile. :) The Positive Side of Life Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun every year.

I was lucky enough to win two separate free bead give-aways from Starlia but I've only received one so far. Ohhhhh, is it pretty!! It's a pale lavender/pink color with tiny plunged turquoise flowers all around it. It's such a dainty little bead. I've already picked it up a bazillion times and...

After my MIL passed away, I found an open box with a broken strand of pearls inside. They appear to be coated with hairspray and dust. I don't think pearls can be soaked, so how can I clean them thoroughly? I'd feel terrible if I ruined them but they may be ruined already...?? I'm sure these beads...

Very pretty, Vicki!! You're doin' good!! :) Anna W. in Tx "vj" wrote in message ... you wanted to see what i was going to do with those 'Andean Opal Matrix' leaves i bought at the gem show:

I've tried answering your email and it keeps bouncing back. Hope all is well with you and yours. :) Anna W. in Tx

I found a bracelet I'd like to make in a Bead & Button magazine...August 2003, Issue #56, page 84. It calls for 4mm cube beads but it doesn't specify what brand was used. The cubes in this bracelet don't look as thick as say, Austrian crystal cubes or some cat's-eye cubes I've seen. So, when a...

Kathy, thanks for the update. Take it easy and let the new procedure do its' thing. :) (((((KATHY & FAMILY))))) Anna W. in Tx "Kathy N-V" wrote in message ... Yesterday, I had an epidural procedure to inject...

While at the bead & jewelry show last week, there were necklaces made with hematite magnetic beads. The necklace goes around the back of your neck and the beads attract and hold together side-by-side in the front...no clasp is needed. Here's the question. Has anyone used the magnetic beads in this...

....are ALL mine, now!! LOL You did a great job on the squeezing and I love the colors. I wore a tropical print shirt yesterday that matches the green in the beads. They're going to look soooo cool together. I haven't had a chance to work with them yet. I've been sick since Monday night but...

Does anyone have this book? If so, your opinion please. http://www.amazon.com/Beading-Cabochons-Techniques-Beautiful-Jewelry/dp/1579907180 Are there better books on beading cabochons than this one? Funds are limited so I need the biggest bang for the buck. :) Anna W. in Tx