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Source for dried Betel nuts

#1

George Balock

Source for dried Betel nuts

Does anyone have a reliable source for dry betel nuts.  I’m doing some black and white pieces in the near future and thought these might make some nice accents.


Re: Source for dried Betel nuts

#2

Tagua nuts?

Is it possible you are actually referring to the tagua nut?


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#3

George Balock

Re: Tagua nuts?

Brian, no. Tagua nuts are an off white in color. Betel nuts are white with black veins. But, thanks for asking. 


Re: Source for dried Betel nuts

#4

Re: Tagua nuts?

Good luck with your search....nothing I have found in a search is white with black veins....all appear to be off-white with brown veins.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/175145866720?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1weoaDRHsRCq2s1oSr6ZdLA22&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=175145866720&targetid=1584571731043&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=9019252&poi=&campaignid=15275224983&mkgroupid=131097072938&rlsatarget=pla-1584571731043&abcId=9300697&merchantid=552662944&gclid=CjwKCAjwx7GYBhB7EiwA0d8oexozpVavCF_UjCp9qgO-VSOCirmnkjlUuMyQZxGyXuT8KsjW-sgKzRoCLfgQAvD_BwE


 

https://www.google.com/search?q=dried+betel+for+inlays&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjn8puDmez5AhUHmVMKHVVEC9sQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=dried+betel+for+inlays&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQDFCvCVjZEmCtIWgAcAB4AIAB9weIAcMKkgEFNC43LTGYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&sclient=img&ei=cMQMY-f6A4eyzgLViK3YDQ&bih=937&biw=1920


 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/271492450/saucer-betel-nut-beads-salwag-10mm?gpla=1&gao=1&


 


Re: Source for dried Betel nuts

#5

Re: Source for dried Betel nuts

You might try searching instead for areca catechu seeds. No, I didn't need to look up the scientific name. The seeds are bought and sold in the nursery trade.


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