I did some research online and discovered that buying beads from a wholesaler is way cheaper than buying small packets in a local shop. It varies, of course, but I worked out that one small packet of poor quality beads that I bought here was seven times more expensive than if I'd bought wholesale. So I ordered from a shop in Johannesburg. They come in packets of 450 g, a pound. The colours were a little limited, but even so, a range of colours makes for a slightly alarming number of beads!
OMG - that's going to keep you out of mischief (and tatting) for a long time, Jane. What size are the beads?
ReplyDeleteSize 8.
ReplyDeleteWow! The turquoise color is very nice!
ReplyDeleteMass-ive! A good range of colours. It'll be fun to watch your colour combos and patterns :-D
ReplyDeleteI thought I had too many beads but I think you have beaten me now! However, using them like you do I can see why you need so many. Well done on getting them much cheaper
ReplyDeleteoooooo..... colors! Lots of fun can be had with that batch of beads! I wish we had a local bead shop. Unfortunately, it's a tough business to run.
ReplyDeleteThat's lots of beads you lucky girl😃
ReplyDeleteMaybe limited colors, but at least you seem to have a full rainbow of colors!! :)
ReplyDeleteTee Hee! Don't use them all in one motif!
ReplyDeleteLindaR
That are good intentions, indeed!
ReplyDeleteA good idea when you buy a lot of beads
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