I find that buying glass beads from self-representing artists (SRA) is the way to go with glass beads. The selection is staggering. There are a couple on eBay that have high quality beads and a few more on Etsy. They are larger and often they will custom make beads for you. I mix them with my silver and gold from Trollbeads and Pandora and it's stunning. I never make up a bracelet and keep it that way permanently, but rather build one the night before to match my outfit the next day. There is great fun in doing all that and searching for beads from all over the world. I still buy Trollbeads glassbeads if one really impresses me.
Be careful, however, when buying directly from artists and buy one bead from them first to see their quality. I've eliminated quite a few artists due to sloppy workmanship. There are too many quality artists to mess with someone who doesn't pride themselves in their work.
Be careful, however, when buying directly from artists and buy one bead from them first to see their quality. I've eliminated quite a few artists due to sloppy workmanship. There are too many quality artists to mess with someone who doesn't pride themselves in their work.
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I TOTALLY disagree... as far as charm bracelets go I think Pandora is top of the line.
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... any ideas? you need some light for it but if you get direct light or too much light the beads just reflect 
. Oh well DH will never know.