Bell cap search

rumbletumble spending too much on rocks Member since April 2005 Posts: 308	Bell cap search May 18, 2006 10:04:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rumbletumble on May 18, 2006 10:04:10 GMT -5 I am looking for a place to buy bell caps. Any ideas. I tried Gooling but they are wholesale and I need a number What am I overlooking? Sally

181lizard Cave Dweller Still lurking :) Member since December 2005 Posts: 2,171	Bell cap search May 18, 2006 10:59:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 181lizard on May 18, 2006 10:59:18 GMT -5 try firemountain gems. Large selection there of stuff. Also search for jewelry findings.
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Tweetiepy gets rocks for Christmas Always looking in the wrong places... Member since January 2005 Posts: 5,421	Bell cap search May 18, 2006 11:29:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tweetiepy on May 18, 2006 11:29:57 GMT -5 Rio Grande has them as well but you have to have an actual catalogue to be able to order or you can get one for $10 but it contains a $10 gift certificate inside...

polished has rocks in the head Member since February 2006 Posts: 567	Bell cap search May 18, 2006 12:08:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by polished on May 18, 2006 12:08:10 GMT -5 I bought several sizes from Fire Mountain, nice looking and inexpensive. (www.firemountaingems.com)
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Bell cap search May 18, 2006 12:17:06 GMT -5

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Post by deb193 on May 18, 2006 12:17:06 GMT -5

They have some at Kingsly North too.

Basically, there are the the knobby-finger style and the swirly tail kind. Neither one ended looking as good on the stone as I wanted.

I also found a solid fluted (tulip like) bell cap, but will need to check the site when I get home tonight. It cannot be squeezed to fit, so may demand certian size/shape top on the stone, but may look better. I will post a picture when I get one mounted.

There are also the leaf bails. Kingsly North and others have the flat (fold over) type. I have also found a site that has the pre-folded double-eye bail (will need to check tonight). I think this is more attractive.

I am trying out a few things using cord-terminators as bell caps. When I get something mounted, I will post pictures.

Cher In Memoriam Tumbling is addictive - Resistance is futile - You will be assimilated Member since August 2004 Posts: 14,072	Bell cap search May 18, 2006 13:56:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cher on May 18, 2006 13:56:56 GMT -5 And at www.artbeads.com ... free shipping.
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Bell cap search May 18, 2006 21:12:39 GMT -5

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Post by joe on May 18, 2006 21:12:39 GMT -5

tweetiepy said:

Rio Grande has them as well but you have to have an actual catalogue to be able to order or you can get one for $10 but it contains a $10 gift certificate inside...

Just want to let you all know if you call Rio Grande's toll free number you can get the catalogs for free! You don't get a gift certificate though.

Hey Cher? I tried the artbeads site but I can't find any bell caps even with a search. Do you know where they are?

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Bell cap search May 20, 2006 7:40:54 GMT -5

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Post by rumbletumble on May 20, 2006 7:40:54 GMT -5

Thanks, you guys, I will check all these sites again. I guess I'm looking at the wrong thing. I have some stones I've done that I think might really work well with them. And I will look for pics, Deb. Cher, I did get some sterling silver wire from Artbeads. They were quick to return. Thanks for that tip.

Sally

joe still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2005 Posts: 4,900	Bell cap search May 20, 2006 23:24:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joe on May 20, 2006 23:24:20 GMT -5 Try this link www.jewelrysupply.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=bell+caps
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ethel off to a rocking start Member since May 2006 Posts: 23	Bell cap search Jun 8, 2006 11:56:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ethel on Jun 8, 2006 11:56:29 GMT -5 Another source is www.eloxite.com They carry all type of lapidary and jewelry making items.
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rumbletumble spending too much on rocks Member since April 2005 Posts: 308	Bell cap search Jun 12, 2006 10:12:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rumbletumble on Jun 12, 2006 10:12:19 GMT -5 Thanks, you guys. ethel, elixir looks like they havea couple ofinteresting ones. sally