Heishi

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What is a Disc? What is a Donut?

Discs are are flat slices from a tube, shaped like coins	Donuts are shaped like a donut. 🙂 They are rounded on the edges
Click on the pictures to see a close-up Note: Beads may be shown larger than actual size

Gemstone Heishi: 5mm

Most are $6.00 per strand

available in disc or donut (as marked)

#567 White Howlite Available: DISC & DONUT	#568 Snowflake Obsidian Available: DISC & DONUT	#569 Aventurine Available: DISC & DONUT
#570 Chinese Turquoise Available: DISC & DONUT	#571 Poppy Jasper Available: DISC & DONUT	#572 Serpentine Available: DISC & DONUT
#573b $15.00 Peridot Available: DISC ONLY	#574 Picture Jasper Available: DISC & DONUT	#575 Rose Quartz Available: DISC & DONUT
#576 Leopardskin Jasper Available: DONUT ONLY	#577 Rhodonite Available: DONUT ONLY	#578 Fancy Jasper Available: DISC & DONUT
#579 Clear Quartz Available: DONUT ONLY	#580 Amazonite Available: DISC & DONUT	#581 Unakite Available: DISC ONLY
#582 Multi Moonstone Available: DISC ONLY	#583 Red Jasper Available: DISC & DONUT	#584 Moss Agate Available: DISC & DONUT
#1588 Blue Goldstone Available: DISC & DONUT	#1586 Garnet $10.00 Available: DISC ONLY	#1597 Olive Jade Available: DONUT ONLY
#1589 Tiger Eye Available: DISC & DONUT	#1590 Red Jade Available: DISC ONLY	#1591 African Jade Available: SOLD OUT
#1592 Fluorite Available: DISC & DONUT	#1593 Carnelian Available: Dark (Donut Only) Light (Disc/Donut)	#1594 Black Onyx Available: DISC & DONUT


#1377 $20.00 Labradorite 6mm Available: DISC ONLY	#1368 $18.00 Citrine Available: DISC ONLY
Click on the pics for a close up

Shell Heishi: 5x3mm

5mm diameter, 3mm thick – $4.00 per strand or as marked

Strand sizes vary in length, with most strands approximately 24″, some are shorter (and cost less!). These beads have very narrow (less than .08mm diameter) to regular size hole (about .08 – 1mm diameter). They are tiny hand rolled and cut beads known as heishi. Made from shell, they are painstakingly cut by hand into delicate beads and strung on necklaces, earrings or anything your little designing heart desires.

#1380 Melon (light yellow and tan)	#1381 Olive (Dark Gray and White)
#1383 Violet Oyster (Dark Violet and Clear)	#065 PUKA 5mm (18″ Strand) WHITE $3.00 per strand
#1384 Clam (White)	#1385 Valuta (Brown shades)

Tube Heishi: 2x3mm

$6.00 per strand

Reconstructed tubes are 2x3mm, approximately 175-200 beads on a strand.
These are genuine gemstones, ground down and mixed with polymers to form the tubes.
N.B. Beads shown 75% actual size.

Heart-shaped beads

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Heart-Shaped World!

Get ready for Valentine’s Day, or any day of love, with our assortment of heart-shaped beads & clasps, in a range of different sizes and materials.

20mm Dark Green Chinese Jade Heart Pendant

$3.00 each

Bail sold separately (Ice Pick Bail 4mm Silvertone – 30 cents each)

enlarged to show detail

Cat’s Eye: 6mm + 18mm

6mm (flat) $7.00 per strand; 12mm (puffed, shown), $13.00 per strand

6mm (65 Beads)	12mm (35 Beads)
White Honey Pink Orange Charcoal Light Blue Aqua Blue Cobalt Blue Midnight Blue Peridot Green Emerald Green Lilac Silver Purple Yellow	White Purple Light Orange Orange Charcoal Cobalt Blue Peridot Green Emerald Green Lilac Silver Yellow

Crystal

Swarovski 10mm Hearts
Made of top-quality Austrian Crystal

Two Colors Available:
6202a Siam 0.50 each	6202b Crystal AB 0.65 each

Perfect for use with our Sterling Silver medium snap bails
[side and top view]

35 cents each

8mm Frosted Crystal Heart Pendant
$1.00 each

Rhinestone embedded in corner
Available drilled through or with bail

10mm Frosted Crystal Heart Pendant
$1.50 each

Rhinestone embedded in corner
Complete with silver Bail attached
Available in five colors
Amethyst, Clear, Sapphire, Red, Black

Czech Glass 11x13mm OPAQUE RED
45 cents per bead

Horizontal Drilled Heart Beads #CZ834
Sold by the piece
Holes go across the heart instead of up & down!

Gemstones

4mm: $8.00 per strand, unless stated

100 Beads

Available in many stones
Amazonite, Aventurine (Green), Bloodstone
Fancy Jasper, Brown Goldstone, Howlite*White
Leopard Skin Jasper, Moss Agate, Picture Jasper
Red Jasper, Rhodonite, Serpentine Jade
Silver Leaf, Snowflake, Yellow Jade, Unakite,Zebra

6mm: $9.00 per strand, unless stated

60+ Beads per strand








Also available (not pictured): Red Jade ($10.00), White Jade ($10.00), Blue Jade ($10.00) Amazonite, Dalmatian Jasper, Red Tiger Eye Blue Tiger Eye, Sodalite, Blue Goldstone

Glass

Millefiore Glass Red Hearts: 10mm
$12.00 per strand

10mm Glass Heart Shape Beads drilled through top to bottom
Gorgeous design – Beautiful Work!
Sold by the strand – 40 beads per strand (16 inch strand)
Click on the picture to see a close-up

“Aura” Glass Hearts: 12mm
45 cents each or SAVE!! $33.00 per 100

12mm Heart Shape Beads drilled through top to bottom
Available in four colors
Amethyst, Pink, Yellow, Blue

Click on the picture to see a close-up

“Quartz” Glass Heart Beads: 8 + 12mm
8mm: 25 cents each, $15.00 per 100
12mm: 45 cents, $33.00 per 100

Heart Shape Beads drilled through
Available in Light Amethyst & Pink, in two sizes

Click on the picture to see a close-up

Vintage Glass Tiger Eye Hearts: 8mm
$1.15 each

Drilled through
Very Old Beads – (50 years ++)
$1.15 each

Click on the picture to see a close-up
See here for more vintage beads

Czech Glass Ice Cloud Heart Beads: 16mm
40 cents each

#502-6008
drilled through
Two Colors available:
Clear with white “cloud” center + Clear with light green “cloud” center

Czech Glass Clear Heart Beads: 8mm
15 cents each
#502-80001
Drilled through, clear

Czech Glass Victorian Heart Beads: 17mm
55 cents each

Flower Etching
Drilled through, available in two colors
Red and Amethyst

Czech Glass Beveled Heart Beads: 16x15mm
55 cents each

#CZ713 – drilled through
Available in six Colors
Capri Blue with diffusion, Amber with diffusion, Green with Chartreuse
Green with Burgundy, Red, (NOT PICTURED) Montana Grey with diffusion

Opalised Glass: 6mm
$8.00 per strand

Lucite and Plastic

15mm Faceted Lucite Red Hearts
65 cents each, or $50.00 per 100

Drilled through
Gorgeous Red Color

Givre Lucite Hearts: 6-28mm

Heart Shape Beads drilled through

Available in four sizes and various colors

Size	Colors Available	Frosted/Clear Price Each/per 100	Colored Price Each/per 100
6mm	Marbleized Red, Dark Amethyst, Light Amethyst, Emerald Green, Dark Sapphire	20 cents/$15.00	30 cents/$25.00
12mm	Marbelized Red, Ruby Red,Clear & Frosted, Dark Amethyst, Light Amethyst, Emerald Green, Dark Sapphire	35 cents/$25.00	45 cents/$35.00
18mm	Marbelized Red, Ruby Red Emerald Green, Dark Sapphire, Clear & Frosted	50 cents/$40.00	60 cents/$50.00
28mm	Marbelized Red, Ruby Red, Clear & Frosted, Dark Amethyst, Light Amethyst, Emerald Green, Dark Sapphire	75 cents/$65.00	85 cents/$75.00

Acrylic Heart: 16mm
$15.00/100

Available in three colors: red, white and blue

Metalized Plastic Heart Beads: 6mm
$10.00 per 100

6mm, drilled through
5 Styles

Goldtone #3357G	Silvertone #3357S	Granulated silvertone #3541S	Granulated Goldtone #3541G	Concentric Silvertone #0760S

Conversation Heart Beads: 7mm
25 cents each or $20.00/100

Available in two colors
#1474 Silvertone or #1474A Antique Goldtone
Made of highest quality painted lucite – use on all your designs!

Pewter

Pewter Tiffany Dotted Heart Charm: 20mm
$1.25 each

About 20mm in diameter
All Pewter

Textured Heart Charm: 25mm
$1.25 each

Textured on both sides!

Valentine’s Pewter Charms

1015 Love Pendant $1.00 each	2952 Hearts Entwined $1.00 each	834 Cupid $1.00 each

“Made with Love” or “Just For You”
75 cents each

Sterling Silver

Message Heart: 18mm
$8.50 each

All Sterling Silver
Message: “Faith, Hope & Love”

Heart charms

Excellent as wine charmers or on any charm bracelet, necklace or earrings!

#2592 Tiffany $7.75 each	#1321 Small Open $3.75 each

#607 15mm Puff (Hollow) $4.75 each	#867 10mm with Bail $4.50 each	#1136 6mm Puff $2.50 each

Sterling Silver Heart Shape Clasps: 7mm
7mm Heart Clasp – Single Strand – $3.50 each
7mm Heart Clasp – Two Strand – $4.15 each
7mm Floating Heart Clasp – $3.50 each

Based on the “Tiffany” heart of ages past, a lobster clasp made of sterling silver,shaped like a lovely heart. Make gorgeous jewelry just perfect with these clasps!

Sterling Silver Heart Toggle Clasps: 12mm
$6.50 each or $470.00/100

More Valentine’s Suggestions
Red Frosted Glass
Red Jade Beads
Red and White Crackle Glass Beads
Cherry Quartz Beads

Green Goldstone

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Rounds (4-10mm) and Tubes

4mm = $6.00
6mm = SOLD OUT
8mm = SOLD OUT
10mm = $10.00
3x9mm tubes = $10.00
3x5mm tubes = $7.00

Green goldstone is fabulous looking, because of the stunning emerald green sparkles all through it. The picture above doesn’t do it justice at all, but is perhaps enough to give you an idea. If you didn’t know better, you’d think these were just black onyx. That is, until the light hits it, or better yet, take them out into the sun…and it’s unreal. These green goldstone beads will make any design you create a veritable work of art.

Golden Pyrite

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Rounds (4-6mm)

4mm = $7.00
6mm = $8.00

[Shown larger than actual size for clarity]

Chain: Sterling Silver, Gold-filled and Base Metal

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Trash City Beads in General Beads | Comments Off

Sterling silver and gold-filled

This line is SOLD OUT. Available now only by special order.
Email us for details: info@trashcity.com

Click on the picture to see a close-up

FOOTCHAIN are cut to order
and will need clasps, etc. These are priced by the FOOT



	FOOTCHAIN (#300) 1 1/2mm Fine Cable Sterling Very sparkly and fine $2.00 per foot
	(#302) 2mm Round Cable Sterling Silver $3.00 per foot
	(#304) 2mm Drawn Flat Cable Sterling Silver $3.00 per foot- OUT OF STOCK
	(#305) 2 1/2mm Drawn Flat Cable Sterling Silver $4.50 per foot – OUT OF STOCK
	(#306) 4mm Dot-Dash Link Sterling Silver OUT OF STOCK
	(#355) 4mm Handmade Style Cable Sterling Silver $9.50 per foot – OUT OF STOCK
	(#320) 1 1/2mm Figaro Footchain Sterling Silver $3.50 per foot

	(#300GF)1 1/2 Fine Cable Footchain 12/20 GOLD FILLED $3.00 per foot
	(#302GF) 2mm Round Cable Footchain 12/20 GOLD FILLED $5.00 per foot

Base Metal Footchain

2mm Dog Tag Ball Chain
Sold by the foot
$1.00 per foot
Save! by the spool 100 Feet for $75.00
Connectors are 10 cents each.

For use with any large hole beads, charms or dog tags.
Use Ball Chain connectors to clasp them.
Chain is sold by the foot, connectors are sold by the piece.
Note: these are made of base metal.

Gold-filled Beads and Findings

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Looking for gold-filled chain? That’s elsewhere: Gold-filled Chain

Prices fluctuate with the metal markets and as we restock. Prices on our ONLINE ORDER form are correct and probably higher than what you see here.
All prices are per 100 items, except where stated.
For items marked $$$, a higher price applies for orders less than 100 pieces – see shopping cart for details
Items on a blue background are not regular stock, but can be special ordered and will take (usually) 1-2 weeks for delivery. Minimum order per special order item is 100 pieces, or as shown, and we cannot take returns on these. Email us for special ordering details or questions.
Beads are shown larger than actual size for clarity

Item Description	Price
Round		Shown: Seamed Round & Seamless Round
2mm Round Seamed 14K Gold Filled	$7.10
2.5mm Round Seamed 14K Gold Filled	$12.00
3mm Round Seamed 14K Gold Filled	$18.95
4mm Round Seamed 14K Gold Filled	$35.42

2mm Round Seamless 14K Gold Filled	$11.44
2.5mm Round Seamless 14K Gold Filled	$15.56
3mm Round Seamless 14K Gold Filled	$21.92
4mm Round Seamless 14K Gold Filled	$40.10
5mm Round Seamless 14K Gold Filled	$55.76
6mm Round Seamless 14K Gold Filled	$85.55
7mm Round Seamless 14K Gold Filled	$126.90
8mm Round Seamless 14K Gold Filled	$160.68

Ovals/Rice/BiCone		Shown: 3×5/4x6mm Oval, 3x9mm Capsule 8mm Twist Corr. BiCone (Discontinued)
2.5×3.5mm Plain Oval Seamed 12K GF	$26.42
3x5mm Plain Oval Seamed 14K GF	$52.95
4x6mm Plain Oval Seamed 14K GF	$81.69
3x9mm Plain Capsule 12/20 GF	$46.40

Pins/Double Cone/Donuts/Lantern		Shown: 6.4mm Pin Bead, 14.4mm pin bead 5mm BiCone, 3mm Donut, 5mm Donut, 5mm Corr. BiCone, 5mm Corr. Donut, 4mm & 6.5mm Fancy Corr. Lantern
1.7×6.4mm Pin Bead 12/20 $$$	Discontinued
1.7×14.4mm Pin Bead 12/20 $$$	Discontinued
5mm Plain BiCone 12/20	$40.34
3mm Plain Donut 12/20	$33.85
5mm Plain Donut 12/20	$46.26
5mm Corrugated Donut 12/20	Discontinued
4.5mm Fancy Corrugated Lantern 14/20	$113.25
6.5mm Fancy Corrugated Lantern 14/20	$162.25

Faceted 12K GOLD FILLED – Special Order Item		Shown: Facet Seamed Beads
2mm Facet Round Seamed 12K Gold Filled – Bag of 25,000 pcs	$1769.62**
2.5mm Facet Round Seamed 12K GF – Bag of 25,000 pcs	$2654.63**
3mm Facet Round Seamed 12K Gold Filled – Bag of 25,000 pcs	$5308.88**

Stardust Round 14K GOLD FILLED		Shown: 5mm Stardust Round
3mm Stardust Round Seamless 14K GF	$53.50
4mm Stardust Round Seamless 14K GF	$73.81
5mm Stardust Round Seamless 14K GF	$99.85
6mm Stardust Round Seamless 14K GF	$135.81
8mm Stardust Round Seamless 14K GF	$220.22

Straight Corrugated Round 14K GOLD FILLED		Shown: Straight Corrugated Round
3mm Corrugated Round 14K Gold Filled	$37.16
4mm Corrugated Round 14K Gold Filled	$55.73
5mm Corrugated Round 14K Gold Filled	$77.75
6mm Corrugated Round 14K Gold Filled	$102.47
7mm Corrugated Round 14K Gold Filled	$128.94
8mm Corrugated Round 14K Gold Filled	$197.55
9mm Corrugated Round 14K Gold Filled	$236.05
10mm Corrugated Round 14K Gold Filled	$264.30
12mm Corrugated Round 14K GF (each)	$5.50
14mm Corrugated Round 14K GF (each)	$8.50
16mm Corrugated Round 14K GF (each)	$10.50

Smooth Plain Flat 14K GOLD FILLED		Shown: Smooth Plain Flat
3mm Plain Flat Seamless 14K GF	$33.80
4mm Plain Flat Seamless 14K GF	$49.77
5mm Plain Flat Seamless 14K GF	$64.17
6mm Plain Flat Seamless 14K GF	$109.68
8mm Plain Flat Seamless 14K GF	$201.92




Corrugated Flat 14K GOLD FILLED		Shown: Corrugated Flat
3mm Corrugated Flat Seamless 14K GF	$61.70
4mm Corrugated Flat Seamless 14K GF	$71.85
5mm Corrugated Flat Seamless 14K GF	$109.68
6mm Corrugated Flat Seamless 14K GF	$141.93
8mm Corrugated Flat Seamless 14K GF	$239.07



Plain Rondelle 14K GOLD FILLED		Shown: Plain Rondelle
4mm Plain Rondelle Seamless 14K GF	$39.20
5mm Plain Rondelle Seamless 14K GF	$57.35
6mm Plain Rondelle Seamless 14K GF	$73.73
8mm Plain Rondelle Seamless 14K GF	$163.25



Corrugated Rondelle 14K GOLD FILLED		Shown: Corrugated Rondelle
4mm Corrugated Rondelle 14K GF	$62.50
5mm Corrugated Rondelle 14K GF	$94.56
6mm Corrugated Rondelle 14K GF	$109.74
8mm Corrugated Rondelle 14K GF	$178.70




Crimps/Tubes/Noodles 14K GOLD FILLED		Shown: 2×2/2x3mm Crimp, 2×6/2x12mm Plain and Curved Tube 2x24mm
2x1mm Crimp Tube	$5.25
2x2mm Crimp Tube	$8.72
2x3mm Crimp Tube	$9.85
2x6mm Straight Tube 2x12mm Straight Tube	$37.80 $58.90
2x24mm Curved Tube (Noodle)	$132.44

Eye & Headpins 12/20		Shown: 1.5″ 24g, 2″ 22g, 2″ 24g Headpins
2″ 22g (.025) Eyepin	$19.20
1″ 24g (.020) Headpin	$22.48
1.5″ 24g (.020) Headpin	$25.40
2″ 22g (.025) Headpin	$30.18
2″ 24g (.020) Headpin	$28.32

Gold-Filled Half Hard Wire		.
22g (.025″) Half Hard Wire Per oz. [31 ft]	Market Rate
24g (.020″) Half Hard Wire Per oz. [47.5 ft]	Market Rate

Springring 14/20		Shown: 5-7mm Springrings
5mm	$23.94
6mm	$37.54
7mm	$84.54

Lobster Clasp No Ring 14/20			Shown: 10, 12, 8.5mm Lobster Clasps
9mm	$160.40
10mm	$208.90
12mm	$266.80
14mm	$315.49

Filigree Clasps 14/20		Shown: 5x12mm Oval, 9mm Round
5x12mm Oval	$153.51
9mm Round	$284.61

Toggle Clasps 14/20		Shown: 9mm Toggle Clasp
9mm Toggle Clasp ( per each )	$3.75
12mm Toggle Clasp ( per each )	$5.50

Bead Caps 14/20		Shown: 4.5mm & 7mm Scallopped Bead Cap
4.5mm Scallopped Bead Cap GF	$11.07
7mm Scallopped Bead Cap GF	$16.43

Beadtips/Plaque 14/20		Shown: Clamshell, 3mm 0.28, 3mm 0.38 Beadtips 4x11mm Plaque
Clamshell Beadtip (3.5mm)	$19.58
3mm .028 Beadtip	$11.54
3mm .038 Beadtip	$11.54
4x11mm Filigree Chain Plaque	$6.00

Split & Jumprings		Shown: 4.5 & 6mm Round Splitring 4mm Oval Angle Cut & & 5mm Oval Jumpring Closed Jumpring
5mm Round Splitring 14/20	$21.55
6mm Round Splitring 14/20	$40.70
4mm Oval Jumpring 12/20	$15.43
5mm Oval Jumpring 12/20	$19.69
4mm Round Open Jumpring 12/20	$20.00
5mm Round Closed Jumpring .032 wire 12/20	$34.00
6mm Round Closed Jumpring .025 wire 12/20	$40.00

Earwire/Ring 14/20		Shown: Kidney, Plain French, Flat French earwire, 4mm Ball with Ring Earring, 5mm Standard Earnuts Shown: 35mm & 45mm Kidney
25mm Round Bead Hoops	$95.00
Kidney Earwire .022	$55.17
Big 35mm Kidney Earwire	$155.17
Giant 45mm Kidney Earwire	$195.00
.029 Plain French Earwire	$58.67
Flat French Earwire (100 pair)	$122.77
4mm Ball With Ring Earring	$72.71
5mm Ball With Ring Earring	$99.52
5mm Standard Earnuts	$26.34

Miscellaneous		3x5mm Pearl, 4x8mm Teardrop, 2x24mm Curved, Hook & Eye, Leverback Earring, 3x8mm Chain Plaque
3x5mm Pearl Bead 12/20 * New! *	$16.00
2x24mm Curved Tube 12/20	$43.52
Eyes Only 20g (.032) 12/20	$32.30
Hook & Eye 20g (.032) 12/20	$91.24
Leverback Earring With Ring 14/20	$137.97
3x8mm Solid Chain Plaque 14/20	$3.71

Separator Bars 5mm Space between holes		Shown: Separator Bars
5mm 2 Hole Separator Bar 12/20	$17.50
5mm 3 Hole Separator Bar 12/20	$25.00
5mm 4 Hole Separator Bar 12/20	$39.00
5mm 5 Hole Separator Bar 12/20	$49.05
5mm 6 Hole Separator Bar 12/20	$55.00

Venetian Glass Chevrons

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Trash City Beads in Glass | Comments Off

Venetian Glass Chevrons : 8x11mm

$15.00 per bead

5 Layer RED.
Cut from old cane

Venetian Glass – A Brief History

Beads made in Venice and the near-by Island of Murano are among the most recognizable and coveted beads made worldwide. Venetian glass artisans have been influencing bead-makers from around the world for several centuries, and their production methods and designs have been most obviously emulated in many countries including India, America, China and the Czech Republic, many of whom buy their glass rods for making the beads from Murano itself. Many new collectors are surprised to find out that beads known commonly as “African Trade Beads” were made most profusely in Venice and Murano during the 15th and 16th centuries and beyond.

In fact, according to bead historian Louise Sherr Dubin the beginnings of Venetian glass manufacturing can be traced as far back as A.D. 600-650. Venice itself was founded in 568 by the Lombards. As far as the African trade is concerned, the Venetians produced many colorful designs, which were traded with African tribes for important items such as gold, ivory, and even slaves. This was definitely a study in relative value, since western culture considered gold, for instance, much more valuable than the glass beads that they could produce in mass quantities. To the tribes of Africa, on the other hand, these colorful beads became important components in both their rituals and personal adornment. Natural resources were plentiful on the African continent, but methods to produce the beautiful glass beads they desired were not.

In the 200-year period between 1200 and 1400, the glass industry in Venice became firmly established. By 1292 the industry moved to the close, but more isolated island of Murano, in order to protect Venice from fire and also to help keep their bead-making methods secret. Protecting the monopoly they had became top priority for Venetian bead manufacturers and merchants. The Council of Ten, the highest governing body of the Venetian Republic was given direct jurisdiction over the guild of glassmakers, and divulging trade secrets to bead-makers in other countries was seen as a form of treason that was punishable by death. Leaving Venice to start up a factory of one’s own elsewhere was strongly forbidden as well.

The Venetians maintained their bead monopoly well into the 19th century, until the Bohemian regions (Czechoslovakia and Germany) bead industry began to gain momentum. By the early twentieth century Czechoslovakia took over the task of being the world’s most prolific bead supplier, a title which they still hold today. Venice on the other hand, has also maintained its bead-making status, producing much of the world’s finest, most sought-after and recognizable designs. As one can see immediately upon arriving in Venice, the bead and glassmaking industry is alive and thriving.

Bead-Making Styles & Techniques
The most well known beads produced in the Venetian region are usually made using the wound lamp-work (torch and mandrel) and drawn (pulled cane) methods. The lamp-work method is the most time consuming, as each bead is made individually. Using a torch for heat, glass cane (also produced in Murano) is heated to a molten state and wrapped around a metal rod until the desired shape is formed. Several layers of glass in varying colors, as well as gold and silver leaf, may be used to produce the desired effect. The bead is then cooled very slowly and removed from the rod, thus producing a hole for eventual stringing.

The drawn method, on the other hand, produces many identical beads in a lot less time. The cane, with a central hole, is simply cut into individual beads. The rods themselves are created by blowing molten glass into a hollow sphere, attaching each side to a metal plate, and then pulling the glass in opposite directions by two artisans thus producing a tube up to three hundred feet long.

The most recognizable styles of Venetian beads are the multi-layered “Chevron,” the “Wedding Cake” design, with its frosting-like decoration, the Millifiore (1000 flowers) and the Venetian foils, characterized my their vibrant colors and decorative use of gold and silver foil.

Rainbow Glass

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Trash City Beads in Glass | Comments Off

Round: 8mm

$4.00 per strand

These look like the the Carnival Glass dishware from the 30’s and 40’s. They are gorgeous! The sheen and lustre on each bead is breathtaking. The price is excellent for these. They are only available in: Bermuda Blue, Peach, Emerald, Ruby and Cobalt. Amethyst is SOLD OUT
50 Beads on a strand. Discount on 100 strands (assorted) is $3.00 per strand.

Opalized Glass

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Trash City Beads in Glass | Comments Off

Unless marked, price is per 16″ strand

Round 4-12mm

4mm = $5.00, 6mm = $7.00, 8mm = $10.00
10mm = $12.00, 12mm= $15.00

Faceted

10mm Faceted Octagon = $18.00
12mm Faceted Coin = $18.00

Chips

36″ strand = $5.00

Nuggets

13x18mm = $12.00

[Click on picture to enlarge]

Large Shapes

20x40mm Faceted Flat Oval = $38.00
18x25mm Facet Flat Diamond = $36.00

[Click on picture to enlarge]

Shapes

Click on the picture to see a close-up

10mm Diagonal Drilled Cube $12.00 per strand
10x14mm Facet Flat Oval $15.00 per strand
7x10mm Smooth Flat Oval $10.00 per strand
13x18mm Large Zuni Bears $10.00 per strand
15mm Carved Rose Beads $20.00 per strand
4x13mm Rectangles $5.00 per strand
4x13mm Tubes $5.00 per strand
4x4mm Cubes $7.00 per strand
6x6mm Cubes $10.00 per strand
4x6mm Oval Rice $8.00 per strand
5x12mm Oval Rice $10.00 per strand
8mm Facet Rondelle $15.00 per strand
8x16mm Tip Drilled Marquise $15.00 per strand
8x12mm Flat Leaf $10.00 per strand
15x20mm Flat Leaf $12.00 per strand
12x20mm Facet Diamond $18.00 per strand
Hearts 6mm = $7.50 10mm = $10.00
Small Zuni Bears 11x15mm ($8.00)
Tubes 3x5mm ($8.00), 4x13mm ($10.00)
Disc Heishi 5mm ($10.00)

Opalized Glass Pendants

$2.00 each or SAVE!! $120 for 100 pieces
Sizes range from 1/2″(turtle) to 1 1/2″ (teardrop)

Miracle Beads

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Trash City Beads in Glass | Comments Off

Round: 6mm

$5.00

Don’t know why they call them Miracle Beads.
Maybe because it looks like a bead inside a bead.
Or maybe it’s a miracle we could find them at such a good price!!
[Thank you, we’ll be here all week…]

Available Colors
Light Red, Dark Red, Dark Blue, Lilac, Peridot Green and Silver

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What is a Disc? What is a Donut?

Gemstone Heishi: 5mm

Most are $6.00 per strand available in disc or donut (as marked)

Shell Heishi: 5x3mm

5mm diameter, 3mm thick – $4.00 per strand or as marked

Tube Heishi: 2x3mm

$6.00 per strand

Heart-Shaped World!

20mm Dark Green Chinese Jade Heart Pendant

$3.00 each

Cat’s Eye: 6mm + 18mm

6mm (flat) $7.00 per strand; 12mm (puffed, shown), $13.00 per strand

Crystal

Swarovski 10mm Hearts Made of top-quality Austrian Crystal

8mm Frosted Crystal Heart Pendant $1.00 each

10mm Frosted Crystal Heart Pendant $1.50 each

Czech Glass 11x13mm OPAQUE RED 45 cents per bead

Gemstones

4mm: $8.00 per strand, unless stated

6mm: $9.00 per strand, unless stated

Glass

Millefiore Glass Red Hearts: 10mm $12.00 per strand

“Aura” Glass Hearts: 12mm 45 cents each or SAVE!! $33.00 per 100

“Quartz” Glass Heart Beads: 8 + 12mm 8mm: 25 cents each, $15.00 per 100 12mm: 45 cents, $33.00 per 100

Vintage Glass Tiger Eye Hearts: 8mm $1.15 each

Czech Glass Ice Cloud Heart Beads: 16mm 40 cents each

Czech Glass Clear Heart Beads: 8mm 15 cents each #502-80001 Drilled through, clear

Czech Glass Victorian Heart Beads: 17mm 55 cents each

Czech Glass Beveled Heart Beads: 16x15mm 55 cents each

Opalised Glass: 6mm $8.00 per strand

Lucite and Plastic

15mm Faceted Lucite Red Hearts 65 cents each, or $50.00 per 100

Givre Lucite Hearts: 6-28mm

Acrylic Heart: 16mm $15.00/100

Metalized Plastic Heart Beads: 6mm $10.00 per 100

Conversation Heart Beads: 7mm 25 cents each or $20.00/100

Pewter

Pewter Tiffany Dotted Heart Charm: 20mm $1.25 each

Textured Heart Charm: 25mm $1.25 each

Valentine’s Pewter Charms

“Made with Love” or “Just For You” 75 cents each

Sterling Silver

Message Heart: 18mm $8.50 each

Heart charms

Sterling Silver Heart Shape Clasps: 7mm 7mm Heart Clasp – Single Strand – $3.50 each 7mm Heart Clasp – Two Strand – $4.15 each 7mm Floating Heart Clasp – $3.50 each

Sterling Silver Heart Toggle Clasps: 12mm $6.50 each or $470.00/100

Rounds (4-10mm) and Tubes

4mm = $6.00 6mm = SOLD OUT 8mm = SOLD OUT 10mm = $10.00 3x9mm tubes = $10.00 3x5mm tubes = $7.00

Rounds (4-6mm)

4mm = $7.00 6mm = $8.00

Sterling silver and gold-filled

This line is SOLD OUT. Available now only by special order. Email us for details: info@trashcity.com

Base Metal Footchain

Venetian Glass Chevrons : 8x11mm

$15.00 per bead

Venetian Glass – A Brief History

Round: 8mm

$4.00 per strand

Round 4-12mm

4mm = $5.00, 6mm = $7.00, 8mm = $10.00 10mm = $12.00, 12mm= $15.00

Faceted

10mm Faceted Octagon = $18.00 12mm Faceted Coin = $18.00

Chips

36″ strand = $5.00

Nuggets

13x18mm = $12.00

Large Shapes

20x40mm Faceted Flat Oval = $38.00 18x25mm Facet Flat Diamond = $36.00

Shapes

Opalized Glass Pendants

$2.00 each or SAVE!! $120 for 100 pieces Sizes range from 1/2″(turtle) to 1 1/2″ (teardrop)

Round: 6mm

$5.00

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Most are $6.00 per strand

available in disc or donut (as marked)

Swarovski 10mm Hearts
Made of top-quality Austrian Crystal

8mm Frosted Crystal Heart Pendant
$1.00 each

10mm Frosted Crystal Heart Pendant
$1.50 each

Czech Glass 11x13mm OPAQUE RED
45 cents per bead

Millefiore Glass Red Hearts: 10mm
$12.00 per strand

“Aura” Glass Hearts: 12mm
45 cents each or SAVE!! $33.00 per 100

“Quartz” Glass Heart Beads: 8 + 12mm
8mm: 25 cents each, $15.00 per 100
12mm: 45 cents, $33.00 per 100

Vintage Glass Tiger Eye Hearts: 8mm
$1.15 each

Czech Glass Ice Cloud Heart Beads: 16mm
40 cents each

Czech Glass Clear Heart Beads: 8mm
15 cents each
#502-80001
Drilled through, clear

Czech Glass Victorian Heart Beads: 17mm
55 cents each

Czech Glass Beveled Heart Beads: 16x15mm
55 cents each

Opalised Glass: 6mm
$8.00 per strand

15mm Faceted Lucite Red Hearts
65 cents each, or $50.00 per 100

Acrylic Heart: 16mm
$15.00/100

Metalized Plastic Heart Beads: 6mm
$10.00 per 100

Conversation Heart Beads: 7mm
25 cents each or $20.00/100

Pewter Tiffany Dotted Heart Charm: 20mm
$1.25 each

Textured Heart Charm: 25mm
$1.25 each

“Made with Love” or “Just For You”
75 cents each

Message Heart: 18mm
$8.50 each

Sterling Silver Heart Shape Clasps: 7mm
7mm Heart Clasp – Single Strand – $3.50 each
7mm Heart Clasp – Two Strand – $4.15 each
7mm Floating Heart Clasp – $3.50 each

Sterling Silver Heart Toggle Clasps: 12mm
$6.50 each or $470.00/100

4mm = $6.00
6mm = SOLD OUT
8mm = SOLD OUT
10mm = $10.00
3x9mm tubes = $10.00
3x5mm tubes = $7.00

4mm = $7.00
6mm = $8.00

This line is SOLD OUT. Available now only by special order.
Email us for details: info@trashcity.com

4mm = $5.00, 6mm = $7.00, 8mm = $10.00
10mm = $12.00, 12mm= $15.00

10mm Faceted Octagon = $18.00
12mm Faceted Coin = $18.00

20x40mm Faceted Flat Oval = $38.00
18x25mm Facet Flat Diamond = $36.00

$2.00 each or SAVE!! $120 for 100 pieces
Sizes range from 1/2″(turtle) to 1 1/2″ (teardrop)