sporran modification/parts

**bangkok kilt** · 25th April 06, 05:53 AM

How large of a bead are you looking for? 20mm, 30mm, etc? How large of a tassel are you going to be putting them on?

**beerbecue** · 25th April 06, 05:55 AM

I haven't decided quite yet, but I was thinking 12 - 20 mm.

If I use round beads - no tassel.

Only a tassel if I use cones....

**cavscout** · 25th April 06, 06:08 AM

Great links Beer!

**bangkok kilt** · 25th April 06, 06:18 AM

http://www.beadaddict.co.uk/uk/karen1.htm

This site has some unique large silver beads made by the Karen Hill Tribes in Burma and Thailand (got to support the Thai economy!)

http://www.thebeadladyinconcord.com/...TOKEN=55839979

This is a celtic bead about 1/2" in diameter, but I couldn't find the hole diameter.

**bangkok kilt** · 25th April 06, 06:23 AM

Yet again. . .
this site has the largest plain round silver bead I could find. Let me know what size you are looking for and in what shape. I can find cheap silver in all shapes and sizes here in Turkey, and would be willing to keep my eyes open if you can't find anything back home.

http://www.silvercharmsinc.com/pages...d_name=SSPB16M

**beerbecue** · 25th April 06, 07:17 AM

The heck with the aluminum and what not, what about these

http://www.crazycrow.com/Merchant2/m...de=525-600-000

If you order pre-made replacement hair tassels they are around $50 USD!!!!

**Iolaus** · 25th April 06, 07:58 AM

I think I like these although I wish they were just a hair thicker.

**Caradoc** · 25th April 06, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by Iolaus

I wish they were just a hair thicker.

I keep a similar but non-metallic bead in my tinderbox - it's a miniature blow-pipe to get the flame going after you've gotten a spark.

Most places call them "hair beads," and a good bead shop will carry all sorts.

Given the craze of decorating bloody everything with beads over the last decade, there should be a bead shop somewhere near you.