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What is the correct way to measure bugle beads?

What is the correct way to measure bugle beads?

Posted by Anna Draeger  ·  December 18, 2008
Q I am confused about bugles. Sometimes the size is listed as a number (example, #1) and sometimes it is listed in millimeters (3 mm). Is there a standard way of measuring bugles? -Alyssa A I am glad you asked, because I have been working with bugles lately, and have had some frustrations of my own! Several sizes and styles of bugle beads. Before I talk about bugle bead sizes, I'd like to cover a little bit about bugles in general. Bugle beads...
Seed bead finishes

Seed bead finishes

Posted by Anna Draeger  ·  March 31, 2008
Q I know some glass seed beads are color dyed. Besides doing the sunlight, chemical, and detergent experiments I've read about, is there any way to know if a bead is dyed? By manufacturer? By glass type (opaque, color-lined, transparent)? I especially want to bead some breast cancer awareness ribbon pins, but all the pink beads I find look "fishy." Question #2: Is it possible to read all the questions and answers in Ask Anna? Lori Williams...

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