BEAD PROJECT
We're stringing 970 five foot strands of 1000 beads each to mark estimated
Iraqi civilian fatalities.
We're currently distributing bead kits (below). Each kit contains 2 empty strands, 2000+ clear and blue glass beads, and instructions. Each strand should take between one and a half and two hours to string.
Contact peaceworkwithbeads@greenvilleantiwarsociety.com to have one or more bead kits mailed to you.
Note to potential beaders- the beads are small enough to be problematic for small children to string, so maybe don't count on their direct participation.
We're currently distributing bead kits (below). Each kit contains 2 empty strands, 2000+ clear and blue glass beads, and instructions. Each strand should take between one and a half and two hours to string.
Contact peaceworkwithbeads@greenvilleantiwarsociety.com to have one or more bead kits mailed to you.
Note to potential beaders- the beads are small enough to be problematic for small children to string, so maybe don't count on their direct participation.
Peace Worker:
Enclosed you will find 2 strands of line and slightly more than 2000 beads. When finished, each strand will represent 1000 Iraqis who have died as a result of the US invasion of their country. Based on the Lancet Study, estimated total Iraqi fatalities are projected to be 780,000 by March, so we will need 780 completed strands. The official US government estimate of Iraqi fatalities will be represented by a single empty strand.
1. The strands are slightly melted on one end to keep the beads on. The easiest way to string the beads is to place them in a
shallow container (a jar lid works well), and skewer them with the strand. Good light helps.
2. The beads spill easily and are difficult to find. One way to avoid losing beads is to place a sheet where they might fall.
3. Leave one bag width (6 1/2") of the strand end free of beads for attaching a hook. There will be approximately 1000 beads on the strand. Loosely knot the strand when finished to keep the beads on in transit.
4. Finished strands and excess beads may be returned to 10 Manly St., Apt. 3B, Greenville, SC 29601.
5. Questions? Contact Kathryn McDeed at peaceworkwithbeads@greenvilleantiwarsociety.com, or if you aren't online call 329-7488.
6. Plan to join us in Bergamo Square, Greenville, SC on March 18th for the Year 4 Candle Lighting. For current news and details, see www.greenvilleantiwarsociety.com.
Enclosed you will find 2 strands of line and slightly more than 2000 beads. When finished, each strand will represent 1000 Iraqis who have died as a result of the US invasion of their country. Based on the Lancet Study, estimated total Iraqi fatalities are projected to be 780,000 by March, so we will need 780 completed strands. The official US government estimate of Iraqi fatalities will be represented by a single empty strand.
1. The strands are slightly melted on one end to keep the beads on. The easiest way to string the beads is to place them in a
shallow container (a jar lid works well), and skewer them with the strand. Good light helps.
2. The beads spill easily and are difficult to find. One way to avoid losing beads is to place a sheet where they might fall.
3. Leave one bag width (6 1/2") of the strand end free of beads for attaching a hook. There will be approximately 1000 beads on the strand. Loosely knot the strand when finished to keep the beads on in transit.
4. Finished strands and excess beads may be returned to 10 Manly St., Apt. 3B, Greenville, SC 29601.
5. Questions? Contact Kathryn McDeed at peaceworkwithbeads@greenvilleantiwarsociety.com, or if you aren't online call 329-7488.
6. Plan to join us in Bergamo Square, Greenville, SC on March 18th for the Year 4 Candle Lighting. For current news and details, see www.greenvilleantiwarsociety.com.
