Cleaning holes in beads
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Round-nose pliers, rotary tool, acrylic floor polisher and soldering pink can be used to clean holes in beads. Cooled beads that are taken out of the kiln should remain in the mandrel with a bowl of water to soften the bead release. Step-by-step instructions are presented.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1998
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Beads to make you marvel
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Robert Burkett is a maker of distinctive and stylized beads, many of which look like reproduction animals in silver and copper. Burkett's technique and a sampling of his works are discussed.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1996
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Warrior beads: the Zulu culture
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The beadwork is an important part of Zulu culture that is still observed until today. Zulus use beadwork for ornamentation, make friends and influence beliefs.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1995
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