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Announcements - Information about this forum, our websites, and our retail shop.
No new posts Announcements
About this site and our retail shop site BetterBeads.com
231 261 Nov 14, 2008, 9:20 AM
by pugdog Jump to post
No new posts Abuse By Pittsburgh Police
A forum for what has happened, and is happening with my call to 911 and ending up in the ER brutalized and victimized by the Police and EMS
9 11 Sep 18, 2006, 2:01 PM
by pugdog Jump to post
No new posts In the News
Articles about, and mentions of our shop, in the news.
4 5 Oct 11, 2006, 2:00 PM
by pugdog Jump to post
No new posts Highlighted Products, Gemstone Pictures
New arrivals and pictures of various gemstone products will now be listed here.
35 38 May 15, 2007, 3:54 AM
by pugdog Jump to post
No new posts Member of The Month
Recognizing excellence in posting, helpfullness, and information. You can vote for the member of the month (all votes are private -- sysop eyes only -- for fairness reasons). [voting coming soon]
12 14 Apr 8, 2005, 11:27 AM
by pugdog Jump to post
No new posts BeadCon - Pittsburgh
What interest is there setting up a bead convention in Pittsburgh?
13 16 Nov 29, 2006, 9:21 AM
by pugdog Jump to post
No new posts Bug Reports
Please post bug reports, or problems here. This is not a "help" area, bug reports only.
7 13 Apr 20, 2007, 12:04 PM
by pugdog Jump to post
No new posts Policies
A two-way communication on policies. You can post replies, but not new threads. Use the General Discussion area if you need to start something new.
4 4 Aug 6, 2005, 2:27 AM
by pugdog Jump to post
Meet Ups & Get Togethers - Regular events for beaders to meet up at. Not conventions or shows, but informal social events.
No new posts Bead Exchange (Trade & Swap)
Exchange your tired, old, unloved beads, for fresh, new lovable ones! This is an in-store, Pittsburgh only type service.
7 8 Apr 20, 2007, 11:43 AM
by pugdog Jump to post
No new posts Bead Meet Ups
Regularly scheduled Meet-ups for beaders and & Jewelry makers. Primarily in Pittsburgh, but if you host one, feel free to post.
7 8 Sep 30, 2006, 9:02 PM
by pugdog Jump to post
No new posts Bead Brunches
Mid Morning Munch Meets
1 1 Oct 10, 2005, 10:32 AM
by pugdog Jump to post
No new posts Saturday Night Insanity
The informal gathering that occurs most Saturday evenings, from 7pm til close.
5 5 Sep 26, 2005, 11:41 AM
by pugdog Jump to post
Pittsburgh Area Bead Shops - A place for discussion of bead shops and venues in the Pittsburgh area.
No new posts General Comments
Things not related to a specific Pittsburgh area bead shop, or bead shops not currently listed.
6 9 Jun 11, 2007, 10:59 PM
by pugdog Jump to post
No new posts PUGDOG's Rock & Bead Shop
Also known as the The Bead Shop or The Rock Shop in Squirrel Hill.
6 7 Aug 24, 2007, 10:57 AM
by pugdog Jump to post
No new posts Crystal Bead Bazaar
I opened my store as the result of being frustrated trying to find just the right beads and findings without having to resort to ordering online and through catalogs.
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No new posts The Bead Mine
A well known establishment on the South Side of town.
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No new posts Pittsburgh Knit & Bead
is the city's resource for knitting, crochet and beading.
2 2 Oct 5, 2006, 5:13 AM
by pugdog Jump to post
No new posts History Bead Trading Company
A shop in the heart of Oakland.
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Bead Causes - BeadCauses.org - Organizations and efforts using beads to make a statement, or brighten lives.
No new posts General Bead Cause Discussions
Questions, Answers, Help, & Ideas on BeadCauses in general.
5 12 Apr 12, 2008, 3:03 PM
by kalam14 Jump to post
No new posts Beads of Courage
BeadsOfCourage.net is the home site of this milestone marking organization.
2 2 Jun 20, 2005, 9:58 PM
by Jean Baruch Jump to post
General Discussions - Anything not otherwise classified!
No new posts General Discussion
General discussions : for now, all posts go here. Let us know what you would like to see here!
44 80 Oct 13, 2008, 3:11 AM
by karenramel Jump to post
No new posts Classes & Instruction
Talk about classes, find an instructor, gain pointers, etc.
38 55 Apr 23, 2007, 6:09 AM
by mawwerks Jump to post
No new posts Humor
Funny things in Beadland.
3 7 May 5, 2005, 9:09 AM
by BeadShark Jump to post
No new posts Beadwork Archives
Our *free* site for putting your patterns, tutorials, and information you want to be available for beaders everywhere!
12 31 Jul 7, 2008, 11:42 AM
by beadangel Jump to post
No new posts Beading Issues - Surveys, Questions and Calls for
Any sorts of "survey" type questions, unoffical polls, or questions like "What do you have in your bag..."
20 40 Aug 31, 2007, 12:51 AM
by pugdog Jump to post
No new posts Show & Tell & Critique
Do you have something to show off? Do you make unique items of interest to the general beading community?
20 45 Jul 24, 2008, 4:00 AM
by beadangel Jump to post
No new posts Working with Kids
Children can be challenging, so this deserves a topic of its own!
4 4 Nov 21, 2005, 11:35 AM
by pugdog Jump to post
No new posts Bead Exchange & Bead Swap
Come into our shop, and exchange your tired, old, unloved beads, for fresh, new lovable ones!
9 11 Sep 26, 2005, 12:03 PM
by pugdog Jump to post
No new posts Off The Beadin' Path
Slightly off-topic, but still bead related, not-quite-Announcement material.
14 23 Aug 5, 2005, 9:28 AM
by pugdog Jump to post
Business Issues and Advice - Running a business, or thinking of starting one? Need some advice or pointers?
No new posts General Questions
17 48 Aug 31, 2007, 12:59 AM
by pugdog Jump to post
No new posts Advertising and Promotions
14 27 Oct 3, 2008, 10:17 PM
by promofones Jump to post
No new posts Problem Solving
1 3 Mar 10, 2003, 9:54 AM
by pugdog Jump to post
No new posts Reflections after a year in retail
Some notes, and reflections after a year in retail.
3 5 Feb 13, 2007, 8:32 AM
by mawwerks Jump to post
Help Me! - When you are looking for something, or needing advice
No new posts Searching For...
If you are looking for a plan, a bead, a tutorial, or anything on-line or off.
20 47 Nov 2, 2008, 5:50 PM
by Rianne Jump to post
No new posts How do I....?
When you need some help on some aspect of beading.
9 23 Apr 24, 2008, 3:06 AM
by pelinist Jump to post
No new posts Trying something new....
For those just starting out, or trying something new, get the help you need here!
3 5 Feb 22, 2006, 11:29 AM
by pugdog Jump to post
No new posts Using Beading Programs
Using computer based pattern design programs.
2 16 May 12, 2007, 12:31 AM
by Durnania Jump to post
3d Beading - A place for all those non-flat things. Ornaments, beaded balls, dolls, etc.
No new posts Beaded Beads
For those who love making big beads out of little beads.
8 10 Jul 20, 2008, 11:54 PM
by youngsl59 Jump to post
No new posts Embellishments
For adding beads to quilts, fabric, clothing, shoes, etc.
2 6 Jan 10, 2005, 9:53 AM
by pugdog Jump to post
No new posts Ornaments, Stars, Hearts Etc.
4 10 Nov 19, 2008, 2:41 PM
by beadangel Jump to post
No new posts Figures (People and Animals)
13 71 Oct 13, 2008, 6:55 AM
by miskel27 Jump to post
No new posts Beadie Critters
From seed beads through pony beads - check out Beadiecritters.com
6 20 Feb 5, 2008, 7:53 AM
by swinnk8 Jump to post
Chainmail - The fine art of weaving in wire, using interlocking rings.
No new posts Starting Out
Help, beginning issues and questions. Can't get the rings to do what you want? Ask for help.
7 22 Jan 10, 2005, 9:50 AM
by pugdog Jump to post
No new posts Advanced Ring Weaving and Cloth Making
Beyond the basics, the "tough" questions on making metal cloths and clothes. Where to get help when your project isn't working out or you have a creative block.
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No new posts Linked Ring Jewelry
Making jewelry from linked rings. Everything from chains to weaves, simple or decorated with beads.
1 1 Sep 26, 2005, 11:55 AM
by pugdog Jump to post
Monthly Bead Clubs - Discuss our monthly Seed Bead and Bead Bag Clubs
No new posts Weekend Workshops
While not a monthly club, these weekend workshops are a way to keep your creativity flowing. Share yours!
5 6 Aug 5, 2005, 9:15 AM
by pugdog Jump to post
No new posts Monthly Bead Bag
This is a great bead Co-Op, where you join for one low fee, and each month get a wonderful package of high-grade beads.
7 16 Jan 14, 2005, 4:03 AM
by pugdog Jump to post
No new posts Seed Bead Club
Our monthly seed bead special care package :)
6 11 Mar 13, 2006, 9:37 AM
by pugdog Jump to post
Flames & Fumes - Stuff that has nothing to do with this forum, but you feel you need to talk about. Inactive threads will be expunged after about 30 days.
No new posts Flames & Fumes - The Message Board
Off-topic posts - things not related to beading or beadwork. No SPAM. No illegal or otherwise borderline posts.
4 4 Oct 27, 2005, 9:19 AM
by pugdog Jump to post
Clubs & Classes - Bead clubs and instructional information. If you have a local bead club and want to have a forum here, or you give classes, and would like to have a place to discuss projects, please let us know.
Forum Maintennence - Admin Only Area
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