[Jewelry making - Article 00862] - [Orchid] Beginner needs help making silver beads

[kriket]

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Hi,

    I tried searching through the archived articles but didn't have any
    luck finding the infomation I was searching for... I hope it's okay
    that I post this message: 

    I was wondering if anyone could help me by explaining how to make
    silver beads.  I would like to make long (at least 1.5" or 3-4cm)
    beads that are sort of cylindrically shaped but taper at both ends
    (largest diameter= 1/4"-3/8" or 5-10mm and smallest diameter=
    1/16"-3/16" or 2mm-5mm).  Some of you might be familiar with the
    Southwest Native American silver pinion bead.  I would like to make
    beads similar to this. 

    Also, what would be the fastest and easiest way to make saucer and
    round silver beads?  

    I would appreciate any advice/suggestions/recommendations.  Even
    pointing me into a direction or recommending a book would help.  

Much Thanks,

Sami

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