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If the beads are metalic then they do normally cost a whole lot more than a
regular non-metal bead (if you're comparing them to regular beads that is.) FYI At least they are a whole lot more in canada in price. (Like only get a pkg of 15 for $8 cdn if that little in price). Cheers "Kalera Stratton" wrote in message ... Hi guys! I just spent $20 getting a pile of these cute Czech spacers on eBay, and at a penny apiece I was feeling like they were a deal.. until it occured to me that they're just big seed beads and I bet I'm paying about a 1000% markup. My only question is, what SIZE seed beads are they? 8.0? 10.0? They measure about 3 - 3.5mm around and 2.5 - 3mm hole-to-hole. Here they are in hot, steamy action: http://beadwife.com/detail.tpl?ItemID=734 Those are the silver ones, which I use the most. Next question (you knew it was coming) is; does anyone suggest a good source? Rings 'N' Things has them, but not, apparently, in silver. TIA, -- -Kalera http://www.beadwife.com http://www.snipurl.com/kebay |
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Seed bead help?
Hi guys!
I just spent $20 getting a pile of these cute Czech spacers on eBay, and at a penny apiece I was feeling like they were a deal.. until it occured to me that they're just big seed beads and I bet I'm paying about a 1000% markup. My only question is, what SIZE seed beads are they? 8.0? 10.0? They measure about 3 - 3.5mm around and 2.5 - 3mm hole-to-hole. Here they are in hot, steamy action: http://beadwife.com/detail.tpl?ItemID=734 Those are the silver ones, which I use the most. Next question (you knew it was coming) is; does anyone suggest a good source? Rings 'N' Things has them, but not, apparently, in silver. TIA, -- -Kalera http://www.beadwife.com http://www.snipurl.com/kebay |
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You're kidding! I should have checked with her first!
-Kalera http://www.beadwife.com http://www.snipurl.com/kebay vj wrote: vj found this in rec.crafts.beads, from Kalera Stratton : ]http://beadwife.com/detail.tpl?ItemID=734 ] ]Those are the silver ones, which I use the most. ] ]Next question (you knew it was coming) is; does anyone suggest a good ]source? Rings 'N' Things has them, but not, apparently, in silver. Nicole! ----------- @vicki [SnuggleWench] (Books) http://www.booksnbytes.com newest creations: http://www.vickijean.com/new.html ----------- I pledge allegiance to the Constitution of the United States of America, and to the republic which it established, one nation from many peoples, promising liberty and justice for all. |
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Cool!
Yeah, the pic isn't life-size... it's for my website. Those lampwork beads are pretty small, so I'm guessing 8/0. I'll order some and see what they look like. Thanks Kathy! -Kalera http://www.beadwife.com http://www.snipurl.com/kebay Kathy N-V wrote: On Fri, 7 May 2004 3:02:01 -0400, Kalera Stratton wrote (in message ): I just spent $20 getting a pile of these cute Czech spacers on eBay, and at a penny apiece I was feeling like they were a deal.. until it occured to me that they're just big seed beads and I bet I'm paying about a 1000% markup. My only question is, what SIZE seed beads are they? 8.0? 10.0? They measure about 3 - 3.5mm around and 2.5 - 3mm hole-to-hole. Here they are in hot, steamy action: Definitely not 10/0, they sound like 8/0 beads from the size you describe, but the photo (which isn't to scale) looks like 6/0 beads. They're simple galvanized silver seed beads, which are pretty widely available. A tube or two can be easily obtained from Beki at Whimbeads, and should last you for a while. If you want a large quantity, and they have to be Czech, take a look at Shipwreck Beads. The size 8/0 is part # 8SB812-C , and the size 6/0 is part #6SB812. No matter what, you'll save a whole lot of money. Normally, I would recommend against galvanized seed beads, since they do wear, but for a simple spacer for shipping, it should be more than adequate. Kathy N-V http://beadwife.com/detail.tpl?ItemID=734 Those are the silver ones, which I use the most. |
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They are metallic glass, and they usually do cost a little more than
non-coated glass, but I can't imagine anyone selling them for those kinds of prices! I'd pay less than that for comparably sized sterling silver! Even in Canadian prices, you should be able to get 100 3mm sterling silver beads for $8. These were $1.29 for 100. -Kalera http://www.beadwife.com http://www.snipurl.com/kebay Ron_&_Karen Ramel wrote: If the beads are metalic then they do normally cost a whole lot more than a regular non-metal bead (if you're comparing them to regular beads that is.) FYI At least they are a whole lot more in canada in price. (Like only get a pkg of 15 for $8 cdn if that little in price). Cheers "Kalera Stratton" wrote in message ... Hi guys! I just spent $20 getting a pile of these cute Czech spacers on eBay, and at a penny apiece I was feeling like they were a deal.. until it occured to me that they're just big seed beads and I bet I'm paying about a 1000% markup. My only question is, what SIZE seed beads are they? 8.0? 10.0? They measure about 3 - 3.5mm around and 2.5 - 3mm hole-to-hole. Here they are in hot, steamy action: http://beadwife.com/detail.tpl?ItemID=734 Those are the silver ones, which I use the most. Next question (you knew it was coming) is; does anyone suggest a good source? Rings 'N' Things has them, but not, apparently, in silver. TIA, -- -Kalera http://www.beadwife.com http://www.snipurl.com/kebay |
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Kalera,
I just measures an 8 with a micrometer, it is 2 mm. So, I think you must have 6s. Did you want silver metal or silver glass beads?? Armand |
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Thanks, Armand! I want glass beads in many colors; the ones I chose to
show just happen to be silver-coated, which was confusing. I should have shown transparent ones to keep it simple. -Kalera http://www.beadwife.com http://www.snipurl.com/kebay Armand Vine wrote: Kalera, I just measures an 8 with a micrometer, it is 2 mm. So, I think you must have 6s. Did you want silver metal or silver glass beads?? Armand |
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