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Hoarding is normal, beads in particular. I've made myself the best excuse to do so too, being a bead store now. As I buy wholesale, I can get the same or similar beads again when I run out (other than of course real lampwork and such things that are one of a kind) - or before I run out - most of the time. Right now I have problems getting 25mm blackstone donuts. I admit that I'm not trying very hard to sell any of the lampwork beads I bought ...

I know I used to buy Swarovski crystals in small packs. These days I don't bother with less than 100 (when I get the AB2X 40% off they're close to wholesale prices for the same - they charge the same for clear ones as for AB2X of the same size here - in the same package size. If I want to try something I'm not going to buy 1440 ) - I have put close to that number into bracelets.

I'll see what sells at the Glass Artist Fair on Saturday, and then I'll probably order some more beads ... - and wire.

My main problem is lack of time. - And I shouldn't be sitting here but putting price tags on bead strands.

Aloha, Maren HiloBeads: Beads - Beading Supplies - Hand-made Jewelry

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I just never knew how much of a hoarder I was until I started beading. I am totally pathetic! *lol*

Sterling

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Sterling

Heh, just recently a friend asked me to make two necklaces that she wanted to give away as gifts. A couple of weeks, many trips to my LBS, and much ripping out of wire (and hair ), I had six necklaces and said "pick which you like". Each design made me think of "something else I should try", which led me back to the bead store :)

It's a sad, sad addiction :)

Cheers, Carla

Sterl> You wanna know what really stops me from doing necklaces? I hoard beads!

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Carla

other than for the wallet it's healthier than even fudge.

Maren (fudge addict) HiloBeads: Beads - Beading Supplies - Hand-made Jewelry

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Maren at google

Wow, I never thought of it that way! I always wear bracelets and earrings, very rarely do I wear necklaces. And you're right, I have a very hard come coming up with designs for necklaces that satisfy me..oh boy...time to look outside the box for sure, eh?

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patricia2558

Well, yeah! And I'm telling you true, as long as they give you good advice, listen respectfully or they might not chime in as often...

Sterling said: The inner voices war

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Sarajane Helm

Time for me to eat my words. I took a close look at ny beads recently and realized I have no problem using the "common" beads.. but the really nice ones (like my Sleeping Beauty) I avoid like the plague. You are right.. if I use them, then I won't have them anymore. I guess I was in denial when I first replied to your message. I, too.. am a hoarder.

-m

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chaddock

BWAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAH

I have used some of my Sleeping Beauty, but still have most of it. I bought a strand of AAA completely round pearls for $60.00 at a local bead show and I have yet to use them. I guess I am waiting for the right inspiration to come along. There's a little hoarder in all of us!!

Sterling

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Sterling

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