I just sent in my application for my purple necklace to Bead&Button Beadream contest today. Wish me luck, I have never done this before and don't know what my chances are with this piece, but it is worth a try. I titled it Purple Passion. If you want to see it go to my website and it is the...

Is anyone going to the Philadelphia Lapidary jewelry show April 24th. & 25th. at the Expo Center? If so it would be nice to met up with you. I am planning on going one or both days. Roxan

www.cooksongold.com are wonderful! I ordered from them yesterday and got 550 jump rings (20g) for just about £9! They have all sorts, not really beads but tons and tons of findings! Yay! They also have low postage rates and very quick service. Charlie.

I know my photos need work. Dh and I are dealing with that. But in the meantime, I've done the best I could, and...well...I'm in the market for special orders now. Just a few pieces to start with, and then we'll see how it goes. It's exciting and nerve wracking at the same time, but I think I'm...

Hey Chicks and the ever so brave Dudes! *snicker* I just finished posting up some new lampwork on my website. Check them out.. let me know what you think... maybe buy one.. two.. or all of them :) Thank You! Nicole ********************************** http://www.blackcatbeads.com

For the first time in about 3 months I am actually caught up on my reading in here! :-O It's amazing! How did I manage it?!?! Heehee, I guess that's what a day of rain will do for me. Valerie http://www.valeriebeads.com RCB FAQ: http://www.valeriebeads.com/FAQ.html Check out my site for the RCB...

Hi everyone. I finally got a couple sets posted on ebay. Orders, sales rep, a giveaway a surprise for someone all out of the way. I played and really like the direction I'm being led. Only two, but fun to look at, I think. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2697121465

donna from blackberrybeads has this fun thing on her site right now: http://www.blackberrybeads.com/Picasso.htm So I did it and it's so cool! Here is mine: http://www.bluebetween.com/news.htm And here is the link to make your own: http://www.mrpicassohead.com

These are some tester beads I threw together and came up with mixed berries. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2697957902&category=34070&sspagename=STRK%3AMESSE%3AIT&rd=1

Every person needs different amounts of sleep. Some people need 12 hours. Some people -- they are rare -- need only 15 minutes per night. And they resent having to sleep at all! I'm not kidding. And it will always be this way until we abolish the physical need for sleep altogether. vj...

I have some new beads listed on WHAT'S NEW http://www.dragonbeads.com/whatsnew.html (don't forget to click through to the CLEARANCE PAGE - some nice beads at good prices there also - -) and some auctions ending this weekend - along with new auctions

I went to a class(my first class) to make a necklace and they used firline 6lb test. Is there something better I should use, does it not matter or can someone reccomend a better brand. Thanks for everyones help.

I'm curious about this stuff. When I first started beading, I heard that I shouldn't use fishing line. Now I keep seeing folks recommending/referring to "Fireline". What's the difference between that and, for instance, "Stren"? Is it stronger, less likely to kink, or yellow, or break? What are...

I'm new to this beading thing and am noticing that the swarv beads are out there. Are they worth it or are they just an expensive designer bead and I can get the same quality from another bead? Thanks

I particularly like fireline for stringing. It's light, strong and knots well. -- Marisa (AU/NZ) http://www.galleryvittoria.com "I am NOT a floozy! I am a goddess..I can do what I like!", said Venus. 'The Adventures of Baron von Munchausen'

well, it's part of the mixed media forum, but still. Just thought some of you would be interested :) http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=20 -- Pam Brisse The Blue Between - handcrafted jewelry and bead art http://www.bluebetween.com

I'm looking for a source to purchase some salt water pearls. My MIL lost her favorite earrings and I told her I would replace them if she paid for the materials. I need some white pearls about 8mm (pretty common right) and some teardrop black pearls with the holes running top to bottom. Does...

What constitutes "vintage"? How would you be able to tell besides taking someones word for it? -- Debbie (New Mexico) Life is too short --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.

Vibrant Jewels Online Bead & Jewelry Store http://www.vibrantjewels.com/jewelry/welcome.htm Hi Beady Friends! This week I've got loads of great kits and beads up at JustBeads, and a collection of focals, mostly gemstones, that will knock your socks off! I call it a Fantastic Focal...

Yay! They're nothing special, but hopefully y'all will have fun with them. Thanks for your help... Tink On 16 Mar 2004 05:36:18 GMT, (Kaytee) wrote: I got a pretty li'l bead in stripey purples today from Tink! Now I have an excuse to make myself something....