wholesale beads
Fossil Beads
Does anyone know where I can find a good source for fossil beads? I've ordered some from South Pacific Wholesale Co. I love them and the company, but they only carry ten colors of the beads. I
Glass Beads or "Dust"?
I'm looking for very small glass beads or even glass dust, if it exists.
Polyclay:to:polyclay
I want to add some clay to a prebaked polyclay tube bead. Is there a trick to attaching raw polyclay to baked polyclay? I've tried alcohol coat, lite oil coat. Nothing works well. Workable sug
Ugly Beading
I have been a beader for six years. Since I have a five-year-old, a full-time job and a life, I get very few hours to just bead. Yet, with the limits, I have made and sold more than 100 amulet b
What else do you do?
How did everyone get started beading and what else do you do? I have found a lot of beaders are also quilters and weavers.
Phoenix Bead Shops
I just saw a message from JohnWPan re:Beads Galore in Phoenix. I just wondered if anyone on the list has ever been to Beadbox in Scottsdale. I get their Janet Coles bead catalog every year and s
Beaded Purse Patterns
I am in love with antique beaded purses. I am looking for a source of patterns for loomed or peyote stitch purses which will fit onto a frame such as those from 'The Bag Lady'. All I have been a
Rosary Beads
I would like instructions on making Rosary Beads
LOOKING FOR DARK CHAIN-ANY HELP?
I'm looking for a source for a dark, pewter colored chain. I want to make chain chokers and I like the way they look on the darker chain. Any ideas on how to find it?
Crimping beads.
I am making a necklace for my Step-mom for Mothers Day and this is the first time I used tigers tail and I can't figure out how to use the crimping beads to close the clasp together. Can anyone ou
Ugly Beading - Cut It Out, I Say.
If you have a copy of `The New Beadwork' handy, humour me and turn to page 36. "These examples of DeLange's work display techniques popularized in her beaded-earring books." Photo: 1 pr somewhat f
Need Instructions For Absolute Beginner.
I'm interested in amulet bags, and have very little experience with seed beading. The only thing I've done is 3-bead peyote stitch. Are there any good books, or instructional videos for a beginner
Magazine Beads.
I'm looking for a recipe to make beads out of magazines. If anyone has any ideas, please let me know.
Seed Bead Hairpiece?
This may sound foolish, but would anyone know where I could get a pattern for a headpiece (possibly East Indian) like the ones worn in the new 'CoverGirl' TV ads?
1.5mm Semi-Precious Round Beads Wanted.
I'm looking for 1.5mm round beads of semi-precious stones, specifically garnet, tourmaline, and sodalite. I've found plenty of 2mm beads, but they really have to be smaller, as they are peyoted w
Orlando/Tampa Bead Stores.
I am going to be visiting my Dad in the Orlando area at the end of the month - is there anyone who can tell me if there are any Orlando or Tampa bead stores that I shouldn't miss?
Czech (Or Other) 'Matte' Finish Beads?
I am not sure if I'm going to describe these correctly, but...I've been looking for some beads that look like the Czech faceted beads (like the ones shown in the front of 'Fire Mountain's' catalog
Pearl Knotting.
I'd like to learn pearl knotting, which I know can be done with pearls and other beads, but I don't know where to start. Other than taking local classes, are there any online websites or books th
Perfect Bead Box?
Does anyone know whatever happened to the "Perfect Bead Box" that was sold by 'Ann Hillsinger' (I think I have the spelling right)? It was supposed to be available earlier this year, and she was g
Attention All Lampworkers.
I am interested in lampworking. Could you recommend some books on lampworking? What basic equipment do you need to get started? What are some good mail-order sources for supplies and equipment?
Beads On The 'Net.
I'm finally on the 'net with some of my beads. I'm in the 'Perpetual Bead Show' at the 'Bead Bugle'.
'Fire Mountain Gems'.
Does anyone have the snail mail address for 'Fire Mountain Gems', and what is the cost of their catalog? I had the info...but crashed!
Storage For Beads.
I need some advice regarding inexpensive, yet effective, storage for beads of all kinds. I have used plastic containers of all sizes, but it just seems to be more hassle, as I have to rummage fo
Paper Bead Making.
I'm interested in learning all there is to know about all different kinds of paper bead making. Please help, and/or give me further direction on where to go to find out more.
Seed Beads, Looms, And Cross Stitch.
Has anyone ever used seed beads to make a pattern from a cross stitch layout?
Instructional Video?
I have a friend in Ithaca, New York, who is interested in learning beading. Does anyone know of a good bead store in that area? Are there any classes where she could learn the basics? Lacking th
'Gick' Beads.
I began a bracelet using some 'Gick' beads I had laying around (not the greatest of beads, but I liked the color). Unfortunately, I do not have enough of them to finish the bracelet, and have bee
Porcupine Quills.
I have come into posession of a large number of porcupine quills, of varying length and diameter. Does anyone out there have any suggestions on how to use them? Are there any good books on prepa
Miracle Beads?
I'm debating moving away from glass for some of my designs and using the Japanese miracle beads. I have been doing some research and only come across a few places that carry them. I was wond
Artistic Wire-Stuff.
That really was my point exactly! I've got the coiling part down pat, but how do go from a narrow end, gradually get bigger in the middle, and then pare down again. Is there a cone-shaped bead i
Gluing Knots.
Maybe someone out there can help me with this problem. I've been using superglue in the gel form to secure knots and loose ends in my beaded earrings. No matter how precise I try to be, I end up w
Support Your Local Bead Store (Long)....
I took this thread to heart, and reminded myself to stop by my local bead store today when I just needed some findings and a few beads to complete a project I'm working on. When there, I was remin
Embellishment Classes.
Does anyone know who will be teaching at 'Embellishment' this year?
Obtaining Business License.
I am trying to decided if I should pursue a business license so that I can buy wholesale. I just started consigning my jewelry at a few boutiques. How costly is this to do, and how much of a has
Disappointed In My 'Delicas'.
I was trying to make the snowmen from the Dec. issue of 'Jewelry Crafts'. I purchased 'Delicas' because of their uniformity. The problem??? My 'Delicas' don't seem to be very uniform. Has anyone
Beads Of Course!
I have a webpage now, with my seed beaded jewelry! I do some three dimensional work that I made up my self. I would really like other beaders to see it. I'm at http://www.triax.com/~dragonfa/co
E-Beads. Other Options?
I am working on a new project and started to use some "E" beads I had on hand from a local craft store. Unfortunately, they won't work for this project cuz the sizes are so inconsistent. I
Silver/Metalsmithing?
I'd really like to start working more with silver/metals, but haven't found any classes here locally, so thought I'd pose a few questions to everyone here, and hopefully get enough info to get a l
Recommendations For Czech Seed Beads.
I was hoping for some recommendations of sources for ordering Czech seed beads. I would like to balance selection with price, and I will be placing a fairly large order, so order minimums should n
Beaded Doilys.
Anyone know of any online patterns for one of these?
Split Ring Problems.
I made a necklace for my wife, and I used split rings. She keeps getting them caught (and wrecked) on her sweaters. What do you do with split rings? I know jump rings are soldered.
New 'Soft Touch' Wire.
Just to add to the mystery around Illusion/microwire, I see my wholesaler has a new wire called 'Soft Touch'. It comes in 4 sizes, the smallest size .010" is excellent for work requiring peyote s
How To Tie Off Elastic.
I just made a bracelet with red and black horn pipe beads. What cool beads! I love them, they're so rustic looking. Is there a good, safeproof way to tie off the elastic so I will not undo it?
Dutch Spiral Necklace.
I recently learned how to do a Dutch spiral necklace, and I am working on my first one. Has anyone else done one of these, and if so, what did you use for the ends of the necklace (the parts on e
Bead Graphing Sotware And Peyote Graphs.
What exactly do you mean by the "rows pulled apart". I write freeware software, and I might be interested in adding it to my software if you could explain it a little more clearly than your webpag
'Cinnabar' Bead Source.
I'm looking for a source for 'Cinnabar' (and here, I'm talking about the lacquered wood) beads; online would be great, but I'd be happy to get a catalog, too. I'm especially interested in differe
Request For Beading Help.
The tip was that you can iron your beadwork with a damp cloth between the beadwork and the iron. When the cloth is dry, the beadwork will be straightened.
Stringing Lampworked Beads.
I'm new to beadmaking, and I'm just starting to think about how I'm going to string up the beads I've made. I was changing the strings on my classical guitar today, and it dawned on me that the ba
Beading Wire.
I have a question. I hear about several kinds of beading wire products such as 'Soft Flex', 'Beadalon', 'Accu-Flex', 'C-Flex'...etc. I guess my question is: "Are they all same (or close enough
'Cloisonne' Beads.
Looking for the best (economically) supplier of 20mm 'Cloisonne' beads.
Beginning Stringing.
I've recently taken up lampworking, and now that my beads are actually good enough to do something with, I want to learn about stringing. Are there any good books out there to explain stringing,
"Cat Pattern".
There is a pattern I am searching for that has numerous cats on a amulet bag, with each being a different color. Who is the designer?
'Vermiculite' Vs. 'Fiber Blanket'.
I was wondering if you can tell a big difference in using 'Vermiculite' vs. a 'Fiber Blanket' to cool beads. I just got a 'Fiber Blanket', and am about to try it. I've had a few beads break in f
Beaded Purses.
I am looking for suppliers for making beaded purses, i.e., patterns, clasps, chain, beads, etc. The type of bag that I want to make would be like an evening bag, made with small beads.
Patterns.
I just received the bead loom, and want to make some braclets. I cannot find any sites that have a simple pattern to start with. Does anyone have any ideas where to look? I have tried www.37.co
I Need The Basics On Sringing Beads, Please.
I'm a newbie that needs suggestions on what to use to string a necklace of recycled glass beads. The beads are as large as 12mm. The only necklaces I've made in the past were very lightweight f
Lampwork Question.
I've been using 'Cindy Jenkins'', "Making Glass Beads" to teach myself how to do lampwork. Lately, whenever I case my beads in clear glass, I end up with dark grey swirls throughout the case, basi
Projects As Gifts.
I am intrigued ... lightup bead trees? May I ask how you made them? I am very new to beading... I only started about two months ago. I prefer using wire at this point, and don't like the thing
Was: Religious Posts...Now...Naked Goddess Beads
What are "naked goddess beads"? Also, could you direct me to a URL that shows a picture of them?
Thread Question.
I always used a double thickness of nylon thread when I string my beads, but I never was quite satisfied with the way they flowed. Is nylon thread strong enough to use as a single strand? I am s
Advice On Ceramic Beads.
Hey take a pic and try them on auction... maybe as a "close out" or a grab bag type thing. Who knows? It may get lots of action. They sound like ethnic beads, putting "ethnic" in the title (if yo
New (Or Newer) Auction Sites.
What's wrong with 'eBay'? I like it there myself. I get a lot of bids, and a lot of business from 'eBay'. I don't expect anything for free, they have to make money too. I will check out 'Just Bead
Newbie Needs Resources.
On the topic of 'Vermeil', I have a customer who wants a 'Bali' silver look, but in gold. I spoke to the rep from 'Sinjara' (sp??) at the bead show yesterday, and he said their gold beads were "p
Display Techniques
I'm interested in getting some advice on display techniques for earrings and necklaces for shows. My jewelry is made of natural materials, glass, Peruvian beads, semi-precious beads. I would like to
Bead Shops In Vegas.
Does anyone know of any bead shops in Las Vegas? Thanks in advance!
Size Of Wire For Size Of Bead.
I'm a beginner beader, so please excuse me if this question has been asked and answered a hundred times before. I was wondering if there is an easy way to figure out what size stringing material
OK, Does Anyone Here Sell To Bead Stores Or Catalogs?
I'm planning on doing at least one or two bead shows this year too; anyone have a fav? I'm on the East coast, but have been told that Tuscon (sp?) is the place to be... is this true? I also hear t
Pinecone Christmas Gift Ideas???
I have a lot of big pinecones, and I don't know what to do with them. I thought it might be nice to do something with them to give to my family as Christmas gifts. If any of you have any ideas, pl
Jump Rings?
When you use a jump ring to attach something, do you do anything to the opening when you bend it closed so it doesn't open again? I read you can put a drop of nail polish on the slit. Does anyon
Help With Children's Beading Classes
I've just been asked to do a seven-week beading course for children at a private school (an after school enrichment program.) While I've been teaching beading for 10 years, I teach to adults. I
Building A Stash?
What is the best way to build up a stash? I find that when I go into a bead store, I'm so overwhelmed that I usually wind up buying one or two things, and usually only in the colors I like. I'm
Need Advice On Light And Magnification.
I am finding that my eyes are getting tired using my regular light and I have not used magnification so far, but am thinking I should look into either the magnifiers on stands or the visor-style
Bead Shows?
Where are these bead shows everyone talks about? I am from South Central PA, and cannot even find a 'Bead Society' around here! Is there a site that tells where bead shows are across the country?
'Earring Parts Supplier'.
I'm not looking to pay big money for quality components, yet since I'm just trying my hand at earrings for the first time, is this a good store to buy from over the net, or is there a site that i
"Vintage" Beads.
What is considered "Vintage"? Something used before? Over a certain age? Something not produced anymore? There seems to be as many opinions as there are beads. Does adding vintage beads to a p
Newbie Intro.
If any of you get a chance, would you mind taking a look at it? I'm not trying to advertise here, because I figure most of you don't buy finished products, but I'm hoping that those of you who ar
Rose Petal Beads
A few months ago I remember reading about making beads from rose petals. If anyone saved that posting could you please email me a copy or please send me the info.
124 Strands Of Size 11/0s.
I sell most of my beads by auction, but I have had someone approach me directly. He wants me to quote my best price on 1 strand of each colour of my Czech size 11/0's. I don't have all the colours
Purse Frames.
I love to do loomed beaded purses, and have made a couple from the Japanese loom beading books. The problem is, I don't like the frames that are available. The books have beautiful decorative on
Xmas Ornaments.
I was looking for the address of a company from somewhere in the South of the US. They sold kits for beaded Christmas ornaments.
Stone Beads?
Has anyone compiled a list of online sources for stone (precious/semi-precious/gravel/anything! :) beads?? Many of the sites I've seen recommended have every kind of bead under the sun EXCEPT s
"Cat's Eye" Beads - Help Please.
Hi, i'm new here and I hoped that someone here might be kind enough to point me in the right direction if they can help, I would really love some 'Cat's Eye' [fibre optic} beads in pale green, blu
Making Loops On Eyepins Or Headpins.
I've been making jewelry for a while and I still can't make an acceptable loop. Either my loops are different sizes (a problem when making earrings), or they turn out more "oval" than round. I'm
Whole Bead.
I went to the whole bead show in L.A. today. Gosh, was that ever a waste of time and money! I should have saved my $5.00 entry fee. L.A. has bigger bead stores than the whole show was. It seemed
New Beader.
I would add some thread heaven to the order and be sure you get a couple of different weights and colors of 'Nymo' or 'Soft-Flex'. Some bead tips will hide your crimp beads, and some boullion wir
Websites For Stitch Instructions?
Can someone please recommend a website that has instructions for stitches? I see these listed for projects, but I have no patterns or instructions to make them.
Beading A Dress Question.
Can anyone give me a couple of tips on beading a dress? I an actually overbeading I think. I embroider a design and then add beads as needed. My questions are: How do I get seed beads to lay
Necklace Disaster....
Think of anything (other than crochet cotton ;-) ) sized in numbers. Doesn't 'Nymo' come in 0 (zero) and 00 (double zero)?
Drill Holes In Sea Glass?
I have a bag of sea glass pieces that would make a beautiful decorative half-curtain over my patio door. The problem is, I need a hole in the top and bottom through which to string the line to han
yet one more polyshrink...
I tried sanding my polyshrink to make the colors more permanent, but then the colors bled into the grooves left by the sandpaper. Has anyone SUCCESSFULLY made anything halfway durable with this stu
Needing Resources.
I am interested in doing fiber (tapestry) weaving incorporating beads into the weavings. Does anyone have any resources for this? I have been looking for months, and have not been able to locate
'The New Beadwork' Question.
Yes, I think this technique is explained quite well in the book: "15 Beads A Guide to Creating One-Of-A-Kind Beads" by 'Jane Dunnewold'. It is a recent book, and you should be able to order it fro
Necklace And Bracelet Lengths.
As a newbie to the bead necklace-making scene (and thoroughly enjoying my new found hobby). Would you be so kind as to tell me what the standard lengths are that most people use when making neckl
Question About H.P. Wooden Beads.
Can someone who has experience with this, suggest what product I should use in order to "lacquer" them? I don't even know if "lacquer" is the right word, or if I should be thinking "varnish" or w
And More Beads.
I find that as more people know I am a beader, I get more interesting gifts. While in Julian, CA, I noted a string of handmade paper beads. When I mentioned it to the woman at the booth, she gav
Knotting Question.
I'm curious about people's preferences on knotting. Do you prefer double strand or single? What is your opinion of using a tricorder? I've recently learned to knot (recently introduced to bead
Where To Buy Size 10 Seed Beads.
These are the type most often sold in the craft stores in Queens/Westchester I frequent (I have sept off... so I may venture to Manhattan to search out stores one on one). I can't find this size
Newbie Question.
I was wondering how you stretch silk thread/string/cord before you use it.
'Tigereye' Seed Beads?
I have been lurking in here for a couple of years but have only posted a couple of times. Is there such a thing as 'Tigereye' seed beads? If so, where can I find them. If not, what are the smalles
I Am Looking For A Source For Nickel-Free French Hooks.
I have a number of customers who want hypoallergenic nickel-free french hooks. They must have no nickle in them. I have been all over the internet trying to get them, and have had no luck. If a
Group bead order?
This sounds interesting, but call me gun shy. I've gotten scammed before and make it a policy not to send money to someone ahead of time with only the promise of merchandise to come. Please don't
Best Price For 'Soft-Flex' Wire?
Can anyone tell me where to best online price for 'Soft-Flex' wire is? I found 100' of .014 for $23.25. They are out of stock currently, and I need it now.
Sterling And Gold Fill Head Pins.
I am looking for a good wholesale source of 'SS' and 'GF' headpins in a fine gauge, preferrably about 24 gauge in lengths under 2 inches. I can find them all day long in the 2 inch length, but fi
Engraved Beads? Possible? Info Needed.
I'm looking into having a bead bracelet made, but I want something engraved into the beads. I have been searching around for someone who can do this, but have had reletively little success. I'm
Lettered Beads.
I'm looking for small white beads with lettering on them. Here's a link to what I'm looking for http://fetishwest.inetcam.com/adultbabies/images/Babythings/Bracelet.jpg I don't know what they'r
Uniform-Size Beads.
'Miyuki', 'Delica', Czechoslovakian, and Japanese: which are more uniform in size?
'Earthly Treasures Contemporary Beadwork'.
I've heard that there is a craft and gift show at the Santa Fe casino in Las Vegas on November 28, featuring the work of this company, 'Earthly Treasures'. Does anyone know who they are and if it
Beaded Flowers On Thread, Not Wire???
I'm looking for books or instructions for three-dimensional beaded flowers which use thread, not wire. I'm sure I can alter some of the wire patterns for my needs, but there must be thread patter
Fusing Elastic Cord.
I've purchased some of the clear elastic cord for making bracelets. I understand it can be fused, but I've tried heating it, and it melts everything instantly. Is there some trick to fusing en
New 'Mill Hill' Beads?
I've heard that 'Mill Hill' is coming out with new cylindrical beads... sounds like 'Delicas'. Has anyone else heard of, or seen these?
Bead Stringing Machine?
Were people here talking about a bead stringing machine, and if so, where can I get one? Does it work with all sizes of beads i.e. Czech beads from size 2/0 to 11/0?
Using Polyshrink
I have a plan (only in my head, so far) of blending poly-shrink and beads, but it would also require running a sheet of the stuff through my HP Desk-Jet 560C. Has anyone tried this yet? Is it
Knotting 'Tigertail'?
'Beadwork' magazine presents: "The Beader's Companion" by 'Judith Durant & Jean Campbell. To paraphase, this book states you cannot, and should not, knot 'Tigertail' in jewelry and expect it to h
Are Any Beaders Also 'HAM' Radio Operators?
I have a customer in Ohio that just asked me if I knew of any Beaders that are also 'HAM' radio operators (she is a beader and 'HAM' radio operator). She does not own a computer, but wanted some