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Carved gemstone beads - Venus of Willendorf
$10 each

 
Available (left to right from top)


Hematite
Clear Quartz
Rose Quartz
Sodalite
Tiger Eye

The hole goes from top to bottom


 
Carved Gemstone Beads - Snake
$10 each
 
Available in Amethyst or Rose Quartz

The snakes can be used as a small altar piece as they stand on a flat bottom but they are also drilled from top to bottom to hang as earrings or a pendant.

We can convert them to jewellery for you as a special order

 
Botero Cherub Charm
$8
Botero, known for his voluptuously plump figures, was the inspiration for these angel beads. With brightly colored wings and a coordinated violin, these angel beads will add the right amount of whimsy to your next project. They are approximately 1.75" tall and 1" wide. They have been drilled through with a large hole. Handmade in Peru.

 
Flying Pig (Chanchito) Angel Charm
$9
This adorable pig with wings charm is perfect for the 2007 Chinese new year (or other projects as well). Handmade and handpainted in Peru, it has a loop for hanging.

 
Spirit Bear beads

Nevada Lapis & Tree Agate - $1.50 each
Leopard Skin jasper - $1 each
 
Available in Navada Lapis and Tree Agate. Delicately carved and in a 12mm x 18mm size

Leopard-skin Jasper also available but is about half that size

 
Cast pewter goddess charm
$6 each
Cute goddess charm with upstretched arms with flowers is certified lead-free by manufacturer. Measures approximately 3/4" tall. Made in the USA.

 
Raku Glazed Buddha Head
$8 each
Raku porcelain Buddha head beads. 20x25mm, with large hole (2mm). Glossy, multicolored green/brown glaze. Hole is from side to side on the head, above the ears. Flat back.

 
Raku Glazed or unglazed ceramic hands and feet
$8 pair
These ceramic hand beads have incredible detail and are available in a glossy, green-brown "raku" finish or unglazed. They measure approximately 17x9mm, with large hole (2mm), located through the wrist. Front and back of the beads are shown. Price is for one pair.

"Raku" porcelain feet beads. 17x9mm, with large hole (2mm). Hole is located through the ankle. Glossy, multicolored green/brown glaze on the "raku" beads. Unglazed are also available. Price is for one pair.


 
Raku Glazed or Unglazed ceramic skull beads
$5 each
3 skulls, formed end to end into a donut shape. The 3-4mm hole is in the center of the donut. The bead measure 20mm in diameter and is 10mm high.

Available in raku glaze or high fired ceramic - very detailed.

 
High Fired Ceramic Skull bead
$4 each
The tiny high fired porcelain bisque skull is approximately 13x10 mm, with large hole. The hole is drilled side to side.

 
Hanging Bone Skeleton Beads
$10 each
 
These hand-carved skeleton beads come in two finishes: light aged bone and ebony. (Your choice) Substantial holes have been drilled in the hands, arms, torso and feet so the skeleton can appear to be climbing or hanging from its cord. Each skeleton bead is 1.25" long.

 
Porcelain Crow/Raven Bead
$6 each (PAN members $5.40)
Nicely handcrafted crow/raven ceramic beads measure approximately 1.75" long by 1.25" tall and are drilled as shown.

 
Ceramic Devil Girl Bead
$5 (PAN members $4.50)
These painted ceramic devil girls are handmade and handpainted in Peru. Note that the hanging holes are on either side of the head. The bead measures 33 mm high (25mm is approximately 1 inch) and 11mm wide. The holes measure approximately 2mm.

 
Ceramic Pirate Skull Beads
$6 each (PAN Members $5.40)


 
25 x 25 x 14 mm
Hand made in Peru
They have a hole just above the ear which goes from side to side for stringing on leather. Each skull has a brass ear hoop.
 
Ceramic: El Diablo (Devil) Head Bead
Small: $3.50 each (PAN $3.15)
Larger: $8 each (PAN $7.20)
We now have these fabulously detailed ceramic el diablo devil beads in two sizes. 13x10x7mm tiny handmade ceramic el diablo's (devil's) head beads, 0.8-1.2mm hole. Hole goes from the tip of his head through the bottom of the head.

The larger size is 25x18mm, and the hole goes from side to side.

 
Raku Goddess Pendants/Beads
$10 each on optional black mercerised cotton cord in a pouch. (PAN Members $9.
)
"Raku" ceramic (porcelain) goddess pendant. 17x9mm, with large hole (2mm). Glossy, multicolored blue/green/brown distinctive raku low-fire glaze. The colour of each pendant differs slightly.

 
Lampwork: Buddha Face Beads (rose, blue & red)
$3.50 each
These lampwork Buddha face beads have are done in muted tones of rose and blue with striking red lips. They measure a generous 24mm tall by 19mm wide with a large 3mm hole that runs from top to bottom.

 
Ceramic Skelton Angel Beads
Assorted colours
$4 each
 
These cute little skeleton beads measure approximately 20mm high (25mm is approximately 1 inch) and are drilled from top to bottom. They have glazed wings and are playing a horn.

 
Ceramic Angel, Cherub and Fairy Beads
Assorted colours
$4 each
We have a wonderful assortment of angel, fairy and cherub beads, all ceramic and handmade in Peru. These beads are tiny and have a drilled hole from top to bottom.

 
Porcelain Grim Reaper Bead
$6 each
Our grim reaper bead is 24mm high and 15mm wide (25mm is 1 inch) with a 3mm side to side hole. Perfect for Day of the Dead projects, this porcelain bead is hand-crafted and handpainted in Peru

 
Large Raku Ceramic Skull bead
$8 each
 
This are approximately 20-22mm diameter. Glossy, multicolored blue/green/brown/purple raku glaze.

 
Tiny Wooden Skull Beads Mala
$20 per strand
Hand-carved wood skull beads. All are dark wood and are sold by the strand. The smaller skull bead is tiny, measuring 5/16" from top to bottom (6-7mm). The generous holes are drilled top to bottom. Each strand of tiny skull beads has 108 beads.

 
Ceramic Mermaid beads
$6 each
 

Ceramic Sirena beads
$8 each

Sirena or mermaid beads are individually made and hand-painted in Peru. Each bead measures approximately 40mm high (remember that 25mm is about an inch) -  colours differ.

Sirena is playing a lyre.

 
Ceramic Buddha Bead
$5 each
These are wonderfully handmade and detailed ceramic Buddha bead. They currently come in three colors (you get to choose!) Size is approx 19mm by 18mm . Note the picture for the direction of the large holes.

Available glazed red, blue or purple

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