The Collateral Repair Project
in affiliation with the International Humanities Center
BEADS  NOT  BOMBS
The Iraqi Women's
Craft Co-operative members have
been learning many new craft
techniques and one that they are
especially enthused about is jewelry
craft.

They are learning these skills so that
they can support their families through  
cottage industry so that their products
can be sold through fair trade marketing.

Most of the women in the co-op were
skilled professionals in Iraq prior to the
invasion.  Since refugees are restricted
from working in Jordan, this project
gives them a means to support their
families.

Are you a bead artist or silversmith?
Are you a retail store or wholesale
outlet for beading or jewelry-making
supplies?

Do you have beads, other related
materials, or tools that you would
like to donate to the women in the
co-operative?

If so, please consider donating to
this project

They also would appreciate instructional
materials - especially those with  
pictorial instructions or, better yet, on cd.

And, as are monetary contributions to
the Collateral Repair Project, your
donation of supplies or instructional
material are tax deductible!
BEADS NOT BOMBS  "Wish List "
  • seed beads
  • glass beads
  • semi-precious stone
  • fresh water pearls
  • bead tips (ss)
  • clasps (ss)
  • closed jump-rings (ss)
  • crimp beads (ss)
  • sterling wire - 18,20, 24 gauge
  • knotting silk w/ attached needles
  • knotting tools
  • beading thread & needles
  • needle nose pliers (round & flat)
  • silver sheet
  • silver solder
  • small files
  • sanding pads (fine)
  • jewelers saws & blades
  • stringing cord - thin and heavier
  • instructional dvds
  • polishing compound
  • small drill bits
  • ETC!
Sasha & Mary will be going to Amman at
the end of October & they will carry
donated supplies with them to avoid
high shipping expenses.  All donations
will need to be received by Oct 22.  

Sasha (a jeweler & bead artist) will give
classes in basic metalwork & various
beadwork techniques to the
co-operative while she is in Amman.
C-Maria is the coordinator of the Beads Not
Bombs project - please contact C-Maria if you
have any questions or suggestions.
Please send your donations of beads,
supplies and instructional materials to

Collateral Repair Project
PO Box 8160
Medford, Oregon 97501 - 3151

We will send you an itemized receipt for your tax records