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2010-03-14, 4:15pm
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Dix Harrison
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Join Date: Mar 31, 2009
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Display ideas for boro beads?
Would anyone be willing to share an idea or two for displaying boro beads? I have hundreds of "newbie" beads. Even though they would never be considered good enough for jewelry or other purposes, I sure wish I could figure out some way to display these beads in my studio. It seems a shame to have them just sitting in jars and boxes. Such pretty colors!
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2010-03-14, 4:40pm
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Join Date: Jan 22, 2010
Location: New Jersey
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I saw a nice glass case mounted on the wall and lighted. It had those acrylic holders for the beads. It was pretty nice. I have been looking for a jewelry display case on craigslist for cheap. I'm curious what ideas others have.
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2010-03-14, 4:42pm
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So I've always wanted to string them up and make a real glass bead curtain...you know 60's style in the doorway....wouldn't it be cool to have one made of real beads (even if they aren't firsts)? Let us know what you end up deciding to do.
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2010-03-14, 4:45pm
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That's a cool idea wonker. Nice pendant
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2010-03-14, 5:58pm
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Marbles, dude, Marbles
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After hundreds of beads none are good enough for jewelry? We need pictures; I'm thinking you are mistaken.
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2010-03-15, 9:07am
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Dix Harrison
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Join Date: Mar 31, 2009
Location: KCKS - But my heart is in Scotland
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After reading posts about perfectly dimpled ends...I guess I was thinking beads must be executed VERY well in order to be usable. I have been fortunate to get some very nice boro color. But, I am super self-conscious about the shape of those bead ends. Should I be?
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2010-03-15, 9:09am
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Dix Harrison
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Join Date: Mar 31, 2009
Location: KCKS - But my heart is in Scotland
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BTW: I very much like the idea of a bead curtain! If beads were hung in front of a window, it would take full advantage of the sunlight, wouldn't it? Great idea!
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2010-03-16, 5:57pm
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Tamara Knight
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Join Date: Sep 17, 2008
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if you are using a 3/32 mandrel you can buy bike spokes and keep the beads on the spokes. The spokes have a bend in them - I use the bend to hang them. This way they are out where I can find what I need when assembling stuff. I will try to post a pic later.
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2010-03-16, 10:15pm
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Join Date: Jan 26, 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dharrison
After reading posts about perfectly dimpled ends...I guess I was thinking beads must be executed VERY well in order to be usable. I have been fortunate to get some very nice boro color. But, I am super self-conscious about the shape of those bead ends. Should I be?
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Well...you kind of aim for perfection, but if the bead seems usable to YOU, considering your name is linked to it, then by all means attempt to sell it.
In the end it's a personal decision on where you set your own bar 
If you're looking for something else to do with them, consider a donation to Beads of Courage.
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