http://www.animadesigns.com/index.htmlHot News!enKim NickensCopyright 2007 Kim Nickens2008-05-07T12:15:23-04:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Fri, 09 May 2008 10:11:18 -0400Kim Nickensvintage textile block stamps2008-05-07T12:15:23-04:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/194160a9777ea81f15dab6a38c728be5-72.htm#unique-entry-id-72http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/194160a9777ea81f15dab6a38c728be5-72.htm#unique-entry-id-72vintage textile block stamps just in! Lots of great designs here -- these stamps are suitable for use on fabric, paper and more! See our thumbnails below for some of our current designs:


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Firelite fortune teller kit

prophesy board

palmistry fortune telling card

phrenology head card

vintage-style insect pins

vintage-style bird pins]]>Kim Nickensday of the dead2008-05-01T10:58:48-04:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/9a1e8b41456934bbf1de66cba0694977-70.htm#unique-entry-id-70http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/9a1e8b41456934bbf1de66cba0694977-70.htm#unique-entry-id-70
DAY OF THE DEAD:



Flying praying tin Day of the Dead skeleton angel ornament (facing left or facing right)
Aged tin skeleton heart Day of the Dead door ornament

FOLK ART:


Handpainted tin saint retablo ornaments

BONE BEADS:



handcarved bone Indonesian moon face beads]]>Kim Nickensceramic beads2008-04-22T14:15:42-04:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/f19a0548d036b68ed3e2a1b6fb30c98e-69.htm#unique-entry-id-69http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/f19a0548d036b68ed3e2a1b6fb30c98e-69.htm#unique-entry-id-69
Here's what we have restocked:

Glazed skeleton beads in assorted colors

Tiny high fired skull beads

Tiny raku skull beads

Rounded larger raku skull beads

Ceramic black skull beads

Craphound Magazine #6: Death, Telephones, Scissors

Craphound Magazine #7: Church and State]]>Kim Nickensbone beads2008-04-17T10:45:47-04:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/75e7e4006f16fd730f270eefa53f4e08-68.htm#unique-entry-id-68http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/75e7e4006f16fd730f270eefa53f4e08-68.htm#unique-entry-id-68
resin skull beads

bone skull mala beads in two sizes: 7x9mm and 9x10mm

small wood skull mala beads

bone poker tile beads

mah jongg tile beads in two sizes

more restocks on ceramic skull beads are coming!]]>Kim Nickensceramic beads2008-04-01T07:39:00-04:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/131d96415b2882a064e51a02e65a2671-67.htm#unique-entry-id-67http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/131d96415b2882a064e51a02e65a2671-67.htm#unique-entry-id-67
tiny high fired ceramic skull beads

high fired ceramic skull donut beads

high fired ceramic skeleton beads

white glazed ceramic skull beads

black glazed ceramic skull beads

1/2 metal book rings]]>Kim Nickensbeads2008-03-27T07:29:50-04:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/8cd678265df3b4f24ae3eee924ca133d-66.htm#unique-entry-id-66http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/8cd678265df3b4f24ae3eee924ca133d-66.htm#unique-entry-id-66
Here's what they look like:


These beads are all temporarily strung on 7 inch strands -- the oval beads have 10 beads per strand. The coin beads have 6 beads on a strand. The glazing on these beads is really stunning!]]>Kim Nickensday of the dead2008-03-26T10:27:35-04:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/d6e3994551bf111014e9890218866a46-65.htm#unique-entry-id-65http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/d6e3994551bf111014e9890218866a46-65.htm#unique-entry-id-65box lots. These are groupings of items that may or may not have been in our catalogue previously. Generally, they are one of a kind items and you will get exactly the items pictured. Check out our current selection here. We'll be adding to this category from time to time.

NEW DAY OF THE DEAD ACRYLIC PAINTINGS


We have 4 day of the dead acrylic paintings by Alberto Rojas in our shop. These colorful paintings measure 11x14 and would make a festive addition to your Day of the Dead altar or folk art collection. These are the painting that we currently have in stock:

Catrina

Day of the Dead Dancing Couple

Dancing Lady

La Muerte Loteria Card

HERE ARE THE ITEMS THAT WE HAVE NEW AND RESTOCKED THIS WEEK AT ANIMA DESIGNS!

Large Day of the Dead Papier Mache Figures:




Other new and restocked items include:

Buffalo horn heishi beads

copper clad corners

large illustrated encyclopedia pages

large aged tin sun nicho

rusty fencing

crescent moon and stars vintage labels

foil-lined Chinese food bags

Chicago screws (aluminum) in various sizes

Cell phone lariats by the 1/2 gross or gross

Large aged tin milagros

Day of the Dead Ceramic Vase

Day of the Dead Ceramic Box

Vitreous enamel sacred icon pendants

Vintage brass lobster claw clasps

]]>Kim Nickensbeads2008-03-07T09:49:33-05:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/325b172eec71471a90dcd3fde3d6f536-63.htm#unique-entry-id-63http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/325b172eec71471a90dcd3fde3d6f536-63.htm#unique-entry-id-63
oyster shell beads in teardrop shape - blue/green
oyster shell beads in teardrop shape - rust
buffalo horn heishi beads


Be sure to see our selection of these seed beads as well:

patikan seed bead
PUGAHAN SEED bead
Anipay nuts beads

We also an unusual selection of lampwork beads in this week:

puffed oval woodgrain marble beads
marbled lampwork puffed squares
marbled yellow lentil beads
marbled green lentil beads
Murano-style lampwork flying disk beads
]]>Kim Nickensday of the dead2008-03-07T09:23:41-05:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/cee19b0892109745d6a0ce15863c0f1b-62.htm#unique-entry-id-62http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/cee19b0892109745d6a0ce15863c0f1b-62.htm#unique-entry-id-62standing and the other with the groom on bended knee. We also have Catrina and Catrin both with some articulation -- great for your day of the dead (dia de los muertos altar, you Mexican catina decor or for wedding or shower gifts.

Here's a sampling although we have an assortment of colors:

]]>Kim Nickensbracelets2008-02-27T12:46:25-05:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/30ddc0f9719a672def67fd1663b6b0b3-61.htm#unique-entry-id-61http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/30ddc0f9719a672def67fd1663b6b0b3-61.htm#unique-entry-id-61We have some great new items in this week:

Sergio Alaca Handmade Scapular Bracelets
Lucha Libre Loteria
Etching Metal Strips -- lot of 10 strips and your choice of either nickel silver or copper
Two unusual recycled silver metal frames:
Tiny with unique opening
Wide border
Guadalupe resin charm
Vintage Metal Type -- cute small size and a coppery finish


]]>Kim Nickensbone beads2008-02-26T07:03:50-05:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/f66bf767e996c98e54a4bdeb80cacee6-60.htm#unique-entry-id-60http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/f66bf767e996c98e54a4bdeb80cacee6-60.htm#unique-entry-id-60
Russian serpentine jasper in a couple of different shapes: twisted square, oval, trident donut
Peruvian opal beads
Mixed jasper beads
Bone butterfly focal point bead with geometric carving
Bone butterfly focal point bead with scrolled carvings
Large bone elephant beads with scrimshaw details
Large bone skeleton focal point bead with scrimshaw details
Bone dragonfly bead with scrimshaw details
Jasper square diamond beads

]]>Kim Nickensclip art2008-02-24T11:32:29-05:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/c5145808c427c70166d9187a0e3a8ed9-59.htm#unique-entry-id-59http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/c5145808c427c70166d9187a0e3a8ed9-59.htm#unique-entry-id-59

Craphound #6: Clip Art Magazine Death, telephones, scissors is back in stock
Craphound #7: Clip Art Magazine Church and State -- hot off the press
Elaborately tooled bright tin Crowning Heart Nicho (no wings!) -bright tin
Elaborately tooled bright tin Crowning Heart Nicho no wings - with antiquing

Open fingers hand nicho

* aged tin
* bright tin

Day of the Dead Bride and Groom Ornament - restocked
We've also restocked some of the lead free pewter charms and wool felt beads:
Assorted words
Hands and feet
Mixed crowns
Small package wool felt mini beads (multi-colored)
Wool felt mini beads in value package
Wool felt beads in larger 2cm (.8 inch size):

* cool colors value pack
* multi color value pack

Large aged tin sun nicho

]]>Kim Nickensvintage ephemera2008-02-09T09:51:36-05:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/ccb116c332360f05504e49e07e0b89d0-58.htm#unique-entry-id-58http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/ccb116c332360f05504e49e07e0b89d0-58.htm#unique-entry-id-58
This is a sampling of what we have in stock. This is Dinah Shore but we also have: Ava Gardner, Patti Page, Debbie Reynolds

Except for the Ava Gardner doll, most sets have two statuette paper dolls, with a lot of clothes (some have more than 30 articles of clothinig). Most are in great shape. Visit the links to see a more detailed description of each of these fabulous real vintage paper dolls!

We also have in stock these handpainted angel retablo ornaments. Each of these has been meticulously handpainted on tin, front and back in a variety of designs and colors. We have a small selection -- let us choose one for you!



A similar technique was used on the cherub angel retablo ornaments and we have a small selection of these as well:



Some of our new ephemera offerings include the following;

French fry bags and J. Borges pamphlets



Vintage Faded Crochet Trim and Repackaged Aged Muslin Collection Bags


Other vintage ephemera items include:

Cigar box labels
Star and moon labels
Vintage prescriptions
Worldwide postage stamps
French postage stamps
Large brass tool tags
Vintage gloves

Here's what we've restocked in our fabulous ceramic raku and handpainted beads:

raku hand beads
large rounded raku skull beads
large elongated skull beads
raku ceramic Buddha head beads
ceramic crow/raven beads

We've also restocked some of the lead free pewter charms and wool felt beads:

Assorted words
Hands and feet
Mixed crowns
Small package wool felt mini beads (multi-colored)
Wool felt mini beads in value package

NOTE THAT WE'VE CREATED A !SALE! CATEGORY AND HAVE A SMALL ASSORTMENT OF ITEMS THERE FOR YOUR PERUSAL!
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Rounded raku skull beads. Similar in design to our tiny raku skull beads, these have a more rounded shape than our other large raku skull beads (which feature an elongated skull). This are approximately 20-22mm diameter. Sold individually. Glossy, multicolored blue/green/brown/purple glaze. Made in Peru


The tiny high fired porcelain bisque skull is approximately 13x10 mm, with large hole. The hole is drilled side to side. Note that this is the unglazed version of our raku skull. Made in Peru.


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. Made in Peru



Raku skull beads (tiny and elongated larger) Raku porcelain skull beads are now in two sizes. The tiny one is approximately 13x10 mm, with large hole. Pin shows the direction of the hole. The larger skull is approximately 18mm x 25mm. Glossy, multicolored green/brown glaze. Made in Peru


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. Made in Peru


Nicely handcrafted crow/raven ceramic beads measure approximately 1.75 inch long by 1.25 inch tall and are drilled as shown. Great for all your bird and nest projects! ]]>Kim Nickensfabric2008-02-06T11:04:09-05:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/bdcaab79a80665da3dd8f73443455728-56.htm#unique-entry-id-56http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/bdcaab79a80665da3dd8f73443455728-56.htm#unique-entry-id-56
First is the vibrantly colored Tree of Life angels by Kathy Hall -- with a real folk art flair. We have this on a yellow background and a black background.



Next we have vintage holiday angels also on two different backgrounds: antique white and black.


]]>Kim Nickenslead-free charms2008-02-05T08:03:38-05:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/b6319b6f95eb35152429925ea69ed605-55.htm#unique-entry-id-55http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/b6319b6f95eb35152429925ea69ed605-55.htm#unique-entry-id-55

Mixed Crowns charm pack includes 2 Crowns, 2 Be Bold Crowns, 2 Heart Crowns. These fun pewter crowns are lead free and made in the USA.



Assorted word lead free pewter charms. Assortment of Six Word Charms
Pewter Charms one of Believe, Imagine, Create, Peace, Love, Dream - Lead Free - Made in USA Charms range in size from 1.25 x .5 inch to 1.5 x .75 inch



Lead Free Pewter Hand and Feet Charms one pair each of Glove, Little Hand, Cartoon Hand, Little Feet, Flat Foot, and Feet - Lead Free - Made in USA



18 Wool felt mini beads in mixed colors - .5 in - made in Nepal...


1 cm Mini wool felt beads...48 beads...in an assortment of really dreamy colors! Made in Nepal. Packaged in the USA ]]>Kim Nickensfolk Art items2008-02-04T11:41:52-05:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/975f05bae5cb322d4362e88f1965713f-54.htm#unique-entry-id-54http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/975f05bae5cb322d4362e88f1965713f-54.htm#unique-entry-id-54small retablo ornaments was beautifully handpainted by an expert craftsman on metal. These are similar to our saint retablos, but with an angel motif. Decorative ornamentation is painted on the reverse side also. Please refer to the photos for sizes but they are generally 3" or so tall. They come in an assortment of shapes and colors and each is unique so yours may vary somewhat from that shown. Let us select one for you!

Please note that we also have these ornaments in Day of the Dead motif and cherub angels.



We also have the retablo ornaments in the cherub angel design. Made in a similar manner to that described above, these cherub angels are available in assorted colors and shapes. Let us select one for you!



Our popular aged muslin evidence bags are now available in packs of five:



]]>Kim Nickensskull beads2008-02-02T11:53:38-05:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/b8faae47a0f2bfe387f379aa5ae76ebc-53.htm#unique-entry-id-53http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/b8faae47a0f2bfe387f379aa5ae76ebc-53.htm#unique-entry-id-53
We were able to get these back in stock - finely carved Indonesian white large (32mm) bone skull beads!


The detail in these large handcarved white bone skull beads is incredible. Note that this bone has not been aged or smoked and is a creamy white color. Several hanging holes are drilled. Beads measure 32mm long by 15mm wide (remember that 25mm~1 inch!). Made in Indonesia]]>Kim Nickensmagazines2008-01-31T11:05:15-05:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/12d0029e3a6db9256728bbbe3ff931ee-52.htm#unique-entry-id-52http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/12d0029e3a6db9256728bbbe3ff931ee-52.htm#unique-entry-id-52

Crap Hound #6

Deaths, Telephones and Scissors

Your wait is over. The revised and expanded edition of Crap Hound #6: Death, Telephones and Scissors has arrived. Featuring eight brand new pages, and a gorgeous cover by Jordan Crane, it's sure to delight old and new readers alike.

Debuting in 1994, Crap Hound became a favorite of both zine readers and publishers, and has received enthusiastic reviews from sources including The New York Times Magazine, RE/Search Books, the American Institute Graphic Arts, and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum.

Edited and designed by Sean Tejaratchi
Published by Show and Tell Press

Between a brief introduction and the end credits, Crap Hound is pure imagery. Each page is filled with high-contrast art, carefully taken from vintage catalogs, advertising, obscure books, and found ephemera. Through sheer volume of artfully arranged iconography, Issue No. 6 visually explores popular meaning, cultural ideals and historic symbolism of Death, Telephones and Scissors.


]]>Kim Nickensbone beads2008-01-29T07:53:43-05:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/758ac653c1c8cdf88172ae66de07cb96-51.htm#unique-entry-id-51http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/758ac653c1c8cdf88172ae66de07cb96-51.htm#unique-entry-id-51Fabulous detail and antiquing on these resin skull beads. With large side drilled holes, these beads measure 16mm wide by 22mm long. Sold individually.
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Fabulous detail and antiquing on these resin skull beads. With large side drilled holes, these beads measure 16mm wide by 22mm long. Sold individually.


These bone poker playing card tile beads are similar to our mah jongg tile beads except that they are patterned after a standard deck of poker cards. The beads are two-sided and are drilled top to bottom. They are 25mm high and 19mm wide. The hole is approximately 1mm. They are carved and the color is inlaid (painted). They are not perfectly done (there's some coloring outside the lines!) but we think that adds to their charm!




RESTOCKED: This is a spectacularly fine bone carving of a female torso. Nicely antiqued with a small hole for your jump ring or bail, this is really a unique pendant. Hand carved in China. Pendant measures approximately 1-1/2 inch long by 1-1/4 inch wide at its widest point.


Wood bead skull malas in small size are back in stock! Each strand of tiny skull beads has 108 beads and is strung in the mala style on a silk cord. The smaller skull bead is tiny, measuring 5/16" from top to bottom (6-7mm). The generous holes are drilled top to bottom.



RESTOCKED: Similar in quality to our oval Indonesian carved face beads, these round face beads are a creamy white bone with detailed moon face carving. The beads are approximately 25mm in diameter and are sold individually. Please see the photo for the placement of the holes on the back.

NEW SKULL BEADS:


These 15x16mm bone skull beads are nicely carved with large eye holes. Drilled from top to bottom, these skull beads come in a pack of 10 beads.

As with all of our hand-carved beads, there is some variation in the beads but all are lovely.

These wonderfully carved bone skull bead malas measure approximately 9x10mm and come on a silk cord. There are 108 beads on the cord. Use as is or take apart for a generous supply of these wonderful skull beads for all your jewelry projects.

We have other sizes by this same carver--we're delighted to add this larger size to our handcarved bone skull bead inventory!

Limited availability. Hand-carved.



These extra-large hand-carved bone skull beads measure a generous 30 x 31 mm. Nicely carved and reasonably priced, these giant bone skull beads will add a unique accent to your next chunky jewelry project or would make a great head for an art doll!



]]>Kim NickensPaint2008-01-26T11:43:36-05:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/408d2498a6bd50b64f13472baa210a3b-50.htm#unique-entry-id-50http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/408d2498a6bd50b64f13472baa210a3b-50.htm#unique-entry-id-50Peerless watercolors bonus packs are back in stock.

]]>Kim Nickensfolk Art items2008-01-26T09:48:47-05:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/51c6b9bbcfae96506b555b94121ccc34-49.htm#unique-entry-id-49http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/51c6b9bbcfae96506b555b94121ccc34-49.htm#unique-entry-id-49great bronzed crowning heart nichos in stock -- they're like the shiny silver natural ones but in a great coppery, bronzy (I know that's not a word!) finish that is beautiful:

Here's a picture:




We were able to negotiate a really great price for these so they are only $12.00 (plus shipping)!


These aged tin hand nichos are available in left or right hands and are also really quite nice. See below:




We were so excited to find a source for these alpaca silver hand nicho necklaces/pins. They are quite nicely made. There is a slot on the top for sliding your own photo (or ATC or mini-collage) into it so it's easy to personalize. There's both a hanging loop and a soldered pin back on the reverse.


We also have these antiqued, natural hand nichos in stock:


These great little fun and kitchy Mexican books are also in stock. We have limited availability on them so get them while you can!



Another new item are these wonderful little ex voto style milagro plaques:




And finally we have the following items back in stock:

Good luck packets

Andean fortune telling ornaments

Saint's wallets

Lampwork skull beads

Hand-painted heart-in-hand mirror


]]>Kim Nickensvintage textile block stamps2008-01-18T16:49:55-05:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/4686a3a37ea836a4b2d86c9773f3c3cf-48.htm#unique-entry-id-48http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/4686a3a37ea836a4b2d86c9773f3c3cf-48.htm#unique-entry-id-48vintage textile blocks stamps last time that we immediately reordered and we now have a good new supply of these vintage hand-carved wooden stamps back in stock (including even one that looks like two cherries!). For the more visually inclined, here are a few of what our new crop has to offer:





We also have in stock these wonderful 8 inch Danish doilies that we think make fabulous origami envelopes. You get a pack of 10:



And we forgot to tell you about these fabulous new beads that we've discovered called bronzite. Ours are 8mm round bronzite beads which have shining specks of gold throughout. Take a peek here:



We have also restocked our lamp work skull beads and re-photographed them because they are a bit different than previously. Here they are:




]]>Kim Nickensfolk Art items2008-01-16T10:25:37-05:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/62535b93092d46ba211c95facdb501f8-47.htm#unique-entry-id-47http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/62535b93092d46ba211c95facdb501f8-47.htm#unique-entry-id-47
Here are some of the images that we're currently featuring:

]]>Kim Nickensnichos2008-01-14T17:37:18-05:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/e5aa02478232cc8ebfcac2dd2f57004e-46.htm#unique-entry-id-46http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/e5aa02478232cc8ebfcac2dd2f57004e-46.htm#unique-entry-id-46
First up, a selection of very small nichos (most measure 3x4 or thereabouts). We have these in a couple of finishes: natural (shiny) tin and aged tin. We have an assortment of different designs, including the tiniest flaming heart nicho that we've ever offered with a square niche that is really adorable and just in time for Valentine's day.

This is just a sample of what we have in this group:




And speaking of Valentine's Day, we have these truly wonderful crowning heart nichos in a great size, with curved doors and access to the niche in the rear. These come in two finishes: bright tin and bright tin with antiquing. These measure 6.5 inches wide (from wing tip to wing tip), 6.5 inches tall. Nicho is approximately 2.5 inches by 3 inches and 1/2 inch deep.



Put a picture of you and your beloved inside for a great Valentine's day gift!
We have special pricing on all of our new tin nichos!

Just in are these very special large painted tin Day of the Dead bridge and groom ornaments.
Two designs measure approximately 6x8 inches and 7x9 inches and are nicely painted a dramatic black and white.


We've created a new category in our shopping cart for our brand new FELTED PURSES FROM NEPAL! We have them in two basic sizes and a variety of colors and designs. Here's a sampling of what we have in inventory:


We have lots of different colorways in each size group so be sure to see them all!

Finally we've restocked the following items:

Frida Icon Pendants in two designs:


Shiva and Buddha Icon Pendants:

Finally we have back in stock the arch design of our Thai brass amulet pendants:


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Back by popular demand are our beach sea glass beads which we have in a variety of colors:


These unusual semi-precious gemstone beads are sure to add the right accent to your next project:

Red sponge coral beads



rainbow soo chow jade

candy jade puffed beveled oval beads:


Larvikite puffed rectangle beads


Brilliantly colored semi-precious gemstone beads made great accents to your projects. Consider these:

Amethyst round beads

green aventurine beads:


Multi-colored onyx (restocked)

black onyx beads:

Fancy Jasper Round Beads:


We've also restocked the following bone skull beads and copal skull beads:



Detailed Indonesian carved large bone skull beads

]]>Kim Nickensbone beads2008-01-10T08:52:08-05:00http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/2ebe0c0702eb4d7918400e55a646eb68-44.htm#unique-entry-id-44http://www.animadesigns.com/whatsnew_files/2ebe0c0702eb4d7918400e55a646eb68-44.htm#unique-entry-id-44bone butterfly beads are drilled top to bottom and have exquisite handcarving and detail. They measure 20mm wide and 15mm tall. They are sold individually.

We finally have the smaller size of our cute hand-carved, bone turtle beads with scrimshaw markings.

This strand of coin-shaped Chinese zodiac bone beads has raised carving and scrimshaw detailing. In addition to beads representing the 12 animals of the zodiac, there are 5 additional decorative round beads, a bone pony bead and Chinese knot. Each of the zodiac beads measure 18mm in diameter the round accent beads are slightly smaller at 15mm and the head bead is slightly larger at 21mm (Remember 25mm~1 inch). These sets are spectacular! These are stunning and are in limited supply. Sold by the strand.

These folk art items have also been restocked:

This silver metal fortune telling ornament is from the Andes. Either heart, round or horseshoe-shaped with people, symbols and animals . . . it would be a great embellishment for an altar or shrine:

These diminutive good luck packets, made in Peru, contain the following items: metalfigures of saints, saints images, horseshoe, miniature broom and a red huayruru seed. All items bestow upon the carrier good luck and protection.

Each vinyl wrapped packet measures 1 inches h by 2 inches w.


The Mexican Saint's Wallet is a crochet-edged vinyl-and-rayon mini-folio filled with Mexican-Catholi