Thank you so much. I was just browsing your store and wish I could
buy everything..... wonder if I will ever get around to making anything. lol
I am trying to think ahead for Christmas, (yes, I know it's early), but I want to
be ready this year. I have a lot to learn and do, so I don't think I could be to
early. I love the necklace that VJ just finished and I would love to try and
create something similar for Christmas in the traditional Christmas colors.
Reds, greens, silvers and gold. I think plum is also a Christmas color isn't it?

Harry

On Wed, 31 Mar 2004 11:12:28 -0800, "Mj" wrote:

Hi Harry -

True Bali silver beads are made on the island of Bali in Indonesia by
craftsman using very old silver working techniques. They tend to use lots
of granulation and wire on their beads in rather distinctive designs. Nina
Designs is an excellent website to view real Bali silver:
http://www.ninadesigns.com/ It's all made from sterling silver (.925 pure
silver) or vermeil (22kt gold over sterling)

True Thai silver, on the other hand, is made by artisans of the Hill tribes
of Thailand, up in the Golden Triangle area of Southeast Asia. They also
use centuries old silver working techniques, but their work is entirely
different in style from the Bali, tending to larger, stylized forms of
flowers and leaves rather than ornate beads. Thai silver is 96-98% pure.

HTH!!

Mj

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"Harry" wrote in message
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On Wed, 31 Mar 2004 07:35:34 -0800, "Mj" wrote:

Troubling to say the least if you dabble in wire wrapping or
use lots of Bali or Thai silver in your creations.


What is the difference between Thai and Bali silver?
Is there other silver that is available that is as good as these?

Harry