US Retail Bead Shops
Marianne Vaughn
Part 1 of 7
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This part of the Bead Shops/Catalogs list is created and maintained by
Marianne Vaughn. Please send all updates, corrections and additions
to 'mva...@clark.net.'
This part of the FAQ lists retail bead shops (unless otherwise noted)
organized by state and alphabetically by store name within each state.
Hours are listed where available. Suggestions on organization welcome.
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For anyone seeking further jewelry making advice or information, check out the
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Notes: Mail Order does not mean the shop has a catalog! Mail order means you
call and ask for a specific item, you send money or give credit card
number, and the shop sends you the item.
Where you see the notation "*See also bead catalogs FAQ*" it means
that there is information for ordering a catalog/price sheet listed
in the retail bead catalogs list unless the notation specifically
says "WHOLESALE" bead catalogs list.
The following shops have closed:
Algodones Jewelry, Bernalillo, NM
Ancient Adornment, Greensboro, NC
Art au Natural, Wallington, NJ
Babahatchie Beads, Tempe, AZ
Bead Connection Too, Wellesley, MA
Bead It!, Chicago, IL
The Bead Keeper, Red Bank, NJ
The Bead Source, Tucson, AZ
The Bead Store, both Lexington Ave and Soho Addresses, NY
Beads and Things, Ellicott City, MD
Beads N Pieces, Brookline, MA
Beads of the World, Vorhees, NJ
Beadworks, both Maryland locations
Beadworks, Stockyards, Ft. Worth, TX
Blue Bead, Madison WI
Boston Bead, Muskegon, MI
Butch's Beads, Dayton, OH
Sidney Coe, Inc., New York, NY
Collettes, New Orleans, LA
Craft Land, Ludington, MI
Creative Collection, Tulsa, OK
The Everyday Goddess, Fairfield, ME
The Fantasy Works Bead Shop, Haiku Maui, HI
Gardin' of Beadin', Mount Prospect, IL
Gypsy Dragon Bead Co., Minneapolis, MN
Har-Man Importing Corp., New York, NY
Heidi's Craft Garden, Williston Park, NY
House of Beads, Santa Monica, CA
Indian World USA, Grove, OK
International Beadtrader, Aurora, CO
International Beadtrader, Wichita, KS
International Beadtrader, Park Ridge, IL
Intown Crafter, Atlanta, GA
Multnomah Bead Gallery, Portland, OR
Nancy's Fancy, Forest Hills, NY
The Place to Bead, Memphis, TN
Riverstone, Mendham, NJ
Sheru Enterprises, Inc., New York, NY
Skunk Hollow Trading Co., Florence, OR
Spirit Bead Trading Post, Pukwana, SD 57370
Treasure Island Jewelry, Cincinatti, OH
Western Trading Post, Denver, CO
White Heart Trading Post, St. Louis, MO
WorldBeads (Beadworks):
18703-B Biscayne Boulevard
Aventura, FL
and
The Fashion Mall
321 N. University Drive, P-5
Plantation, FL
The Yarn Shop, Avon, CO
York Novelty Import Inc., New York, NY
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Bead & Beading Supply Sources - Retail Shops
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USA
ALABAMA
Bama Beads *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
2117 University Boulevard
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
205-759-2232
e-mail: in...@bamabeads.com
Web site: http://www.quicklink.net/bham/intercoups/bamabead.html
Beads from around the world, classes and hands-on jewelry instruction.
'Bead Care Packages' (c) available. V/MC/AmEx/Discover
The Bead Trader
222 N. Court Street
Florence, AL 35630
205-767-3211
Mailing address:
PO Box 3228
Florence, AL 35630
We carry various beads including vintage beads and antique trade
beads. We also have books and will offer classes once we are better
established.
ALASKA
Aatcha's Shop
P.O. Box 1311
Haines,Alaska 99827
907-766-3208, 907-766-3399,winter phone
e-mail: ju...@seaknet.alaska.edu
Rare trade beads and handmade ivory beads (Native handicraft) in mammoth
and walrus. We also sell Athabascan beadwork pattern and instruction
booklets and ready-to-bead patterns ON felt. C.O.D./V/MC
Alaska Bead Company
2217 E. Tudor Road, #7
Anchorage, AK 99507
907-563-2323, Fax 563-9157
Bead Gallery
201 Seward Street
Juneau, AK 99801
907-586-3223
Bead Heaven *Mail Order also*
3901 Old Seward, #3E
Anchorage, AK 99503
907-563-5183
Offers a "Bead Addict" discount card to return customers.
Glass, handmade silver, semi-precious stone beads. African/ethnic tools,
books, findings.
Beauty and the Bead
229 Stedman
Ketchikan, AK 99901
907-247-2323
Borealis Bead and Book *Mail Order also*
3939 Lake Street, #3
Homer, AK 99603
907-235-7729
"The epicenter of creative arts in Homer."
The Craft Carousel
2525 Industrial Boulevard
Juneau, AK 99801
907-789-4822
Hours: M - F 12:00 (noon)-6PM, Sat. 10:30AM-5:30PM
Deez Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
545 3rd Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
907-456-2324, Fax 451-6742
Beautiful beads and supplies.
Discovery Arts
174 S. Franklin Street
Juneau, AK 99801
907-586-8188
Hours: M - Sat. 10AM-6PM
Killer Beads
P.O. Box 110287
Anchorage, AK 99511
907-345-7366
Peer-A-Mid Beads
175 S. Franklin Street
Juneau, AK 99801
907-586-2032
Hours: 9AM-9PM Daily
Spirit Beads
174 S. Franklin Street
Juneau, AK 99801
907-463-3220
A Touch of Glass
907-790-GLAS (4527)
Juneau's Lampwork bead maker, by appointment only.
White Nights Company
420 Oceanview Drive
Anchorage, AK 99515
907-345-5531, Fax 345-1147
e-mail: bri...@alaska.net
Beads, jade, Russian materials.
ARIZONA
Alice's Stained Glass
7015 N. 58th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 552
Glendale, AZ 85311-0552
602-939-7260, Fax 939-8044
Custom lampwork beads, bead making supplies, specializes in Moretti
glass beads; stained, beveled, sand-etched glass; classes.
Another Bead Please
1840 E Warner, Suite 128
(NE Corner of McClintock/Warner)
Tempe, AZ 85284
602-345-9955
Beads, kits, classes, birthday parties.
The Bead Connection
1515 N. Wilmot
Tucson, AZ 85710
520-269-3499
The Bead Gallery
Wal-Mart Plaza
18745 S. Frontage Road, Suite A-119
Green Valley, AZ 85614
520-648-5655
Good selection, classes, friendly, helpful, and decent pricing.
A "mom & pop" shop oozing with beads and an interest in working with you.
Bead It! *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
152 South Montezuma
Prescott, AZ 86303
520-778-0220, 445-9234, Fax 445-6270
Orders only 1-800-657-0304 (good in Canada)
e-mail: ma...@beadit.com
website: http://www.beadit.com
Unusual beads from around the world, components, findings, supplies and books.
The Bead Outlet
1025B N. Main Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
520-639-3522
Many colors seed and bugle beads, selection of loose & strand
beads, every country; classes.
The Beadbox, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
10135 E. Via Linda, Suite C 116
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
602-451-4563 or 1-800-BEADBOX(232-3269), Fax 451-1014 or
1-800-B4BEADS(242-3237)
e-mail: bea...@worldnet.att.net
Web site: http://www.beadbox.com
Incredible beads and findings from over 30 countries and some items
from the old Janet Coles collection.
Beads & Adornables
7163 N. 58th Drive
Glendale, AZ 85301
602-930-7395, Fax 930-1157
Hours: M-Sat. 10AM-5PM, Thurs. 10AM-8PM
e-mail: che...@beads-n-adorables.com
web site: http://www.beads-n-adorables.com
Retail bead shop, vast variety of classes and bead-related
products. Check out web site for more information on
Beadventures, an intesive collection of bead classes offered
around the world.
Beaucoup Conge'
355 E. Fort Lowell
Tucson, AZ 85705
520-696-0032, fax 520/696-0039
Owner: David Smith
Bejeweled by Mary
5310 E. Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
602-840-0024
Beads, findings, jewelry.
Bingle Bangle Bead Co.
P.O. Box 14841
Scottsdale, AZ 85252
602-391-9013
Black Star Trading Company *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 22511
Flagstaff, AZ 86002
520-526-2671, Fax 526-5609
e-mail: blac...@infomagic.com
Beads, cabochons, semi-precious stones, handmade mogul silver beads.
Cocopah Jewelry Co. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 1200
Tlaquepaque, Hwy 179
Sedona, AZ 86339
520-282-4928, Fax 282-6404
Loose beads, bead kits, estate jewelry and antique beads.
Colbaugh Processing Inc.
Box 209
So-Hi Estates
3471 Chea Drive
Kingman, AZ 86413
602-565-4650, Fax 565-3606
Azurite, sugilite, turquoise beads, cabochons.
Double Joy Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
7121 E. Shauaro Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
602-998-4495, Fax 473-0595
e-mail: HKX...@prodigy.com V/MC/AmEx/Discover
Specialize in vintage beads and copperheads; also carries Venetian
and semi-precious stone beads and findings.
Dream Weaver Beads *Mail Order also*
38 Main Street
PO Box 1517
Bisbee, AZ 85603
520-432-4237
e-mail: drea...@primenet.com
Web site: http://www.primenet.com/~dreamwvr/
Czech seed beads size 11/o, Czech bugle beads various sizes, Charlottes
size 13/o, Japanese 11/o and delica, African trade beads, Peruvian beads,
sterling silver beads and charms and copper beads. Also findings, books,
and other beading supplies, tye-die, bumperstickers, Grateful Dead stuff
and finished jewelry.
Kate Drew-Wilkinson
P.O. Box 1803
Tombstone Canyon
Bisbee, AZ 85603
520-432-7117 (phone and fax)
e-mail: kate...@aol.com
beads, books, Wirecraft supplies.
Fantasy Beads
3153 South Vineyard
Mesa, AZ 85210
602-892-4330
e-mail: nan...@primenet.com
Glass and lampwork beads.
Hardies *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 1920 *Retail and Wholesale*
1270 W. Main Street
Quartzsite, AZ 85346
520-927-6381, Fax 927-4814, 1-800-962-2775 V/MC/AmEx/Disc
e-mail: AHAR...@aol.com
Lampwork glass beads, beads, findings, pewter by the kilo, supplies, findings.
Hirsch Designs *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
7000 N. 16th Street, Suite 120-181 *Retail and Wholesale*
Department T
Phoenix, AZ 85020
602-861-2961, Fax 331-8306
Importer of Delica beads and antique beads.
Hope-Franklin, Inc. *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
Running T Trading Company
1202 Iron Springs Road, #6
Prescott, AZ 86301
602-778-2739, Fax 778-3061
Beads, faceted stones, easy mounts, supplies, 14k findings.
Jac Jan Beads, Etc. *Mail Order also*
251 Hwy 179 #A3
Sedona, AZ 86336
520-282-6780
Findings and beads to make all kinds of jewelry, classes.
Jay's of Tucson, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
4621 East Speedway *Retail and Wholesale*
Tucson, AZ 85712
520-323-1123, Fax 294-6528, 1-800-736-6381
Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9AM-6PM
Czech seed beads, pony beads, Peruvian, heishi and metal beads as well as a
particularly good supply of findings, components.
Jewelry Plus *Retail and Wholesale*
P.O. Box 10036
Prescott, AZ 86304-0036
520-717-2084, 1-800-532-8480
Beads, jewelry, lapis lazuli, malachite, stone charms.
KIVA Arts Gallery
909 N. Main Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
602-634-3946
Owner: Kia Frender
Native American and Tribal Art, beads, findings and classes.
Margaret's Bead Bar
2515 E. Thomas Road, Suite 160-685
Phoenix, AZ 85016-7946
602-266-3375
Marsha's
7051 Fifth Avenue
Scottsdale, AZ 85251-3219
602-946-0141
Piney Hollow
427 N. 4th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85705
520-623-4450
Hours: M-F 10AM-6PM, Sat. 10AM-5:30PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-4PM.
Good selection, findings, books, charms, fetishes, crystals.
Classes, quantity discounts.
Rainbow Imports
20632 N. 36th Drive
Glendale, AZ 85308
602-581-5464, Fax 516-1945
1-800-34-BEADS: (Works from Canada & the U.S.)
Minimum order: $50.00.
They sell a variety of FIMO beads, and pendants as well as findings,
woven friendship bracelets with beads woven into them (from Guatemala),
& necklaces. Also have enamel charms like suns, peace symbols, roses,
flowers, Ying Yang, and others. Other Fimo objects include coated
candle holders, boxes, and compact mirrors. Part of their
profits go to supporting a school & clinic in the Peten Rainforest of
Guatemala. Call them for a color sheet.
Reactive Metals Studio, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 890 *Retail and Wholesale*
Clarkdale, AZ 86324
520-634-3434, Fax 634-6734 (24 hours), 1-800-876-3434 (good in USA only!)
e-mail: reac...@sedona.net V/MC
Niobium and Titanium sheet, wire and tubing; findings (niobium,
titanium, SS, GF, plated); Sparkie welders, jigs, collets; shining
wave metals, Mokume-gane, Shakudo, Shibuichi, MultiEtch.
The Rocksmiths, Inc.
P.O. Box 157
Tombstone, AZ 85638
520-457-3691, Fax 281-587-1089
Beads, mineral specimens.
Scottsdale Bead Supply *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
3625 N. Marshall Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
602-945-5988, Fax 945-4248 V/MC
Deep discounts, new arrivals weekly, classes.
Direct importers of Bali and Israeli Silver, Indian and Czech glass,
Japanese delicas, Austrian crystals; custom Dichroic glass.
Tombstone Bead Co. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
416 Allen Street
P.O. Box 219
Tombstone, AZ 85638
520-457-2303, 1-800-474-ANGEL(26435)
French seed beads, copper and brass beads, antique trade beads,
copper foil enamel beads, imitation sinew, nickel silver buttons.
Tri-R Specialties
P.O. Box 10822
Scottsdale, AZ 85271
602-990-0577 (phone and fax)
Beads, hairpipe (bone and horn).
ARKANSAS
Crescent Moon Beads
121 Spring Street
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
501-253-5862
Beads, findings, workshops, parties, helpful advice.
Lanuti's Glass
13266 Hogeye Road
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
501-846-3475
Lampworked glass beads, jewelry.
Mountain Beadery
P.O. Box 2613
Conway, AR 72033
501-470-3276, phone orders 1-800-679-7278
Delica beads, twisted bugles, glass shapes beads, japanese seed
beads, freshwater pearls, druks, fire-polished czech, hematite,
metal beads, findings, tools and supplies. Owner is very friendly.
Southwest Creations & Beads
(Arizona Gone Country)
5640 Batesville Boulevard
Pleasant Plains, AR 72568
501-345-2243
Beads, findings, southwest decorating items, finished Native
American bead work.
Wind Spirit *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
5211 Rogers Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72903
501-452-0399
Indian craft supplies and gallery. Brass, nickel, glass, buffalo bone,
and buffalo horn beads; fetishes, leather, findings, and more.
***CALIFORNIA shops are in a separate listing!***
COLORADO
Ackley's Rocks & Stamps
3230 N. Stone Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
719-633-1153
Semi-precious beads, cabochons, faceted stones, findings, tools, supplies,
lapidary tools and equipment.
Alpine Casting Co.
3122 Karen Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
800-365-2278, Fax 719-442-0711
Silver, bronze, brass and pewter casting and finishing. Specializing
in beads, charms and other small components. Free samples!
Amallama
635 Lincoln
P.O. Box 774751
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
970-879-9127
Full-service bead shop.
Bead It!
7438 S. University Boulevard
Littleton, CO 80122
303-770-1308, Fax 770-9406, Orders only 1-800-657-0304
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Bead Junction
P.O. Box 151
Delta, CO 81416
Full-service bead shop, will take special orders, classes.
Bead Song
107 F Street
Salida, CO 81201
Bead to the Beat
617 1/2 Manitou Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
719-685-5793
*Retail/Wholesale Catalog in progress*
Full-service bead shop featuring jewelry and hair wraps by
Jones Taylor, classes.
Beads and Beyond
103 East 7th Street
P.O. Box 2935
Durango, CO 81301
970-247-1204
Full-service bead store.
The Birds and the Beads
100 N. Main #103/Box 2886
Breckenridge, CO 80424
970-453-8610, Fax 262-9023
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Breckenridge Bead Gallery
224 South Main Street
Breckenridge, CO 80424
970-453-1964
Kristie Nicholls, Owner.
Beads, books, findings, tools and help with design.
Charlie's Rock Shop
620 J Street
Penrose, CO 81240
719-372-0117, 1-800-336-6923
Catalog is now available, call or write for info.
Beads, bola tie supplies, buckles, cabochons, findings, mountings.
Crazy for Beadz
163 Pagosa Street
P.O. Box 5008
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
970-264-9133
Seed beads, glass and ceramic beads. Nice selection of local
crafts including beadwork, pottery and sculpture. Classes taught
by local artisans.
Desert Gems
7100 N. Broadway, Suite 1F
Denver, CO 80221
303-426-4411, Fax 426-8309
Jewelry and lapidary supply shop with an extensive selection of stone beads,
pearls, and heishi, as well as metal beads, findings, tools, and other
supplies; they also offer classes in beading, wire wrap, and more.
Earth Spirit Designs *Mail Order and e-mail order also*
432 Bowen Street
Longmont, CO 80501
303-776-5260 (phone and fax)
e-mail: cr...@kentek.com
Web site: http://netmar.com/mall/shops/espirit
Lots of semi-precious stones in all shapes and sizes, findings.
Gita *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
29312 Smith Lane *Retail and wholesale*
Bold Beach, OR 97444
970-925-9414, Fax 541-247-4187, 1-888-925-9414
Web site: http://www.beads.charms.com
Enamels, silver beads and charms.
International Beadtrader *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
5771 Olde Wadsworth *Retail and wholesale*
Arvada, CO 80002
303-422-6410
And
2421 W. Colorado Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
719-635-0035
And
2750 S. Broadway
Englewood, CO 80110
303-781-4433, Fax 303-781-5390
And
324 Walnut
Ft. Collins, CO 80524
970-224-2572
1-800-805-BEAD Orders Only!
Czech seed beads, semi-precious stones, findings.
Itty Bitty Beads, LLC. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1511 S. Fillmore *Retail, Wholesale, Mail order*
Denver, CO 80210
303-733-5115
Delicas and seed beads.
Millie Fiores *Mail Order also*
1705 South Pearl
Denver, CO 80210
303-777-2331
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Morning Light Emporium *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Roxy Grinnell
P.O. Box 1155
Paonia, CO 81428
970-527-4493, 1-800-392-0365
e-mail: m...@wic.net
Web site: http//www.wic.net/mle/mle.htm
"..the bead store located almost in the middle of nowhere.."
Size 11/0 seed beads, some 14/hex and rounds.
Mountain Rendezvous *Mail order, Retail and Wholesale*
& Trading Co.
8036 W. Jewell Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80232
303-988-7685, Fax 988-1078
e-mail: mtnrn...@juno.com or abuc...@gnn.com
Hours: M-F 10AM-6PM, Sat. 9AM-5PM
Japanese, French & Czech glass seed beads sizes 16/o, 14/o & 14/o Hex
over 120 colors; 12/o and 11/o over 700 colors + old time colors;
10/o and 8/o, pony 5/o, bugle, fancy decorative, Old African Trade
Beads, metal (silver, plated, brass) beads, druks, crow beads,
Peruvian and Indian beads, some Austrian crystal and stone beads.
Fimo, findings, books. Bone and horn hairpipe, oil-tanned leather,
wool blankets. Historical re-enactor supplies: Trade wool, tin and
brass cones, Conchos, Abalone and Conch shell discs, artificial
sinew, imitation claws; hand-painted Eagle, Hawk and Owl feathers.
Buttons, brass tacks, metal spots, bells. Also carries over
250 bulk herbs and a variety of nutritional supplements.
My Beading Heart
825 South Shields Street, #2
Fort Collins, CO
970-490-2670 (phone and fax)
Rare, unusual, one-of-a-kind beads and accessories.
The Naja
3003 W. 74th Street
Westminster, CO 80030
303-426-6284
Some beads, lots of tools and supplies.
Ornamental Resources Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1427 Miner Street
P.O. Box 3010
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
303-567-4987 or 4988, Fax 567-4245, 1-800-876-6762
e-mail: So...@csn.net
web site: http://www.ornabead.com
Hours: M-F 9AM-5PM, showroom by appt. only.
Rare and unusual beads, seed and pony beads, glass beads; findings, tools and
special searches.
Pearls and Jewels Bead Shop
1457 S. Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80210
303-744-6944
Exotic beads, findings, classes.
Promenade's le Bead Shop *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1970 13th Street *Retail and Wholesale*
Boulder, CO 80302
303-440-4807, Fax 440-9116
Hours: M-Sat. 10AM-5:30PM, Sun. 12:00PM (Noon)-5PM
Rare & unusual beads, Austrian crystals, rhinestones, sequins,
sew-on jewels and studs, African trade beads.
Skyloom Fibres
1705 S. Pearl St.
Denver, CO 80210
303-777-2331
Varied selection of Czech glass, plus various ethnic and semiprecious,
plus findings. They also give classes in Fimo, jewelry-making (silver),
and glass bead fabrication, along with bead-knitting.
Stone Mountain
P.O. Box 1250
Walsenburg, CO 81089
719-738-3991
Beads, antique glass, stone and findings.
Vicjon Enterprises, Inc.
12025 W. Wisconsin Drive
Lakewood, CO 80228
303-987-1296, Fax 988-7883
Beads, mineral importers.
Waci'-ci Trading Company
585 Goddard Avenue
P.O. Box 797
Ignacio, CO 81137
970-563-4009
Beadworking supplies - seed beads, bugles ponies, etc.
Native American beadwork.
WorldBeads (Beadworks) *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
2640 East 3rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-388-3743
Beads, findings, books, fimo, classes.
CONNECTICUT
The Bead Merchant
Danbury Square
15 Backus Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810
203-743-2323
350 Delica colors, hexcut, triangles, squares; Czech glass,
semi-precious beads, books, supplies.
The Beadoir, Inc.
951A Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06107
203-231-8755
Full-service store, beads, findings, seed beads, classes.
Beadworks
68 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
203-629-4500
And
139 Washington Street
South Norwalk, CT 06854
203-852-9194, Fax 852-9034
website: http://www.beadworks.com
Beads, findings, books & tools.
Harvest Beads and Silver
44 Oak Street
Manchester, CT 06040
203-649-2908
Full-service bead shop, "21 years of professional experience."
The Rock Garden
982 State Street
New Haven, CT 06511
203-777-9997
Open 7 days a week.
Hours: M - F 11AM - 6PM, Sat. & Sun. 11AM - 5PM.
Large selection of beads and charms, as well as Sculpey, Promat, and Fimo
clays.
Watermark
2 Wyassup Road
North Stonington, CT 06359
860-535-2034
Seed beads, Japanese, Czech, Charlottes; threads, findings, supplies,
beading classes, books, tools.
DELAWARE
A.C. Moore
4391 Kirkwood Highway
Wilmington, DE 19808
302-994-9016
Hours: M - Sat. 9:30AM-9:30PM, Sun. 11AM-5PM.
This is a chain craft store, but they do sell good glass beads
of late and findings if you're in a pinch. Also have quantities
of Tiger Tail, waxed linen, nylon thread, nymo, and some semi-precious
stone beads.
Crystal Concepts
131 E. Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
302-731-5400
This is not exclusively a bead store, they also sell new age music,
incense, crystals and finished jewelry. The owners are nice and so
is the staff, knowledgeable too. They carry findings, semi-precious,
glass, stone, and clay beads; silver and gold wire, and silk cord for
stringing. They don't carry any leather, pearls, wood, or bone because
they are environmentally conscious.
Mad Cat
Concord Mall
4737 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19803
302-477-0579
Small kiosk in mall, has few unique old Czech glass beads, can be expensive.
The Outer Limits
42 East Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
302-368-2980
Hours: M - F 10AM-9PM, Sat. 10AM-8PM, Sun. 11AM-6PM.
This is not exclusively a bead store either, but they have unusual
beads, charms and books. They also sell clothing (vintage and grunge),
incense, and a few other things. They DO sell freshwater pearls, wood,
bone and leather, as well as findings and silk cord. Staff is not
terribly knowledgeable, but they are nice.
S&A Beads
127 C Rehoboth Mews
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
302-227-5827
e-mail: sab...@erols.com
website: http://www.beadstore.com
Great little bead store at the beach. Extensive bead collection.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Beadazzled *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1507 Connecticut Avenue *New Address as of August 31*
Washington, DC 20036
202-265-2323
Beads, findings, books, and finished jewelry.
Kate Fowle *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Lampworked Beads
5420 Newark Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
202-966-7747
*By Appointment Only*
Custom lampworked beads, traveling teacher.
S&A Beads
1343 N Street NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-337-2204
e-mail: sab...@erols.com
website: http://www.beadstore.com
Donna Zalusky *Retail and Wholesale, e-mail orders too*
Donna's Designs - Lampworked Glass Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
3142 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
202-328-6735
e-mail: donna...@aol.com
*By Appointment Only*
Hand lampworked glass beads, custom jewelry, studio time available;
private lessons.
FLORIDA
Bead Bar Jewelry Boutique
2525 Edgewater Drive
Orlando, FL 32804
407-426-8826
Beads, pearls, pewter castings.
Bead Need Imports, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
6323 Stirling Road *Retail and Wholesale*
Davie, FL 33314
954-581-0504, Fax 581-1565
e-mail: bead...@igc.net
Delicas, miracle beads, unusual findings.
The Bead Place
Flea World, Bldg. 300, #14
Sanford, FL 32817
407-657-9212
Janis Gager, Owner
Friday - Sunday 9AM-6PM
Large variety of loose beads, supplies and findings.
The Bead String *Mail Order also, no catalog*
2932-1 University Boulevard, West
Jacksonville, FL 32217
904-448-9888
Hours: Tues. - Fri. 10AM-6PM, Sat. 10AM-4:30PM
Beads and buttons for jewelry design, classes.
Beadaholics
6323 Stirling Road
Davie, FL 33314
954-791-1600
"Unique, hard-to-find glass beads", classes.
Beadnecks, Inc.
49 W. Osceola Street
Stuart, FL 34994
407-223-1120, 1-800-BEAD(2323)-117
Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 11AM-6PM, Fri. 11AM-8PM, Sat. 11AM-7PM.
Jason and Melinda, Owners
Full-service bead shop with classes. Sells finished beadwork on
consignment.
Beadology
Orlando Fashion Square Mall
3201 East Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32803
407-897-3588
Beads Etc.
4130 SE Salerno Road
Stuart, FL 34997
407-546-3796
Glen and Carla Larue
"Caters to the costume jewelry maker."
Beads F.O.B., Inc. *Mail Order also*
2312 Gulf Gate Drive
Sarasota, FL 34231
941-921-0871, Fax 349-2052
e-mail: bead...@aol.com
Web site: http://www.sungate.com/beadsfob
Natural, European glass, Southwest Native American beads,
sterling charms, classes.
Beads in a Can
602 McDonnell Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32310
904-841-1776
e-mail: bea...@tally.gulfnet.com
Web site: http://tally.gulfnet.com/user_pages/biac.htm
Richard A. Graham, Owner
Hours: Wed.-Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sun. 1PM-5PM
They specialize in beaded jewelry, a wide variety of beads, seed beads,
and gemstones, commercial and handmade findings, classes.
Beads to the Knees... *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
826 Lomax Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
904-356-6010, Fax 355-5876
Vintage and new Czech & Venetian glass, African trade beads,
semi-precious beads, findings, brass and silver components, bone, wood,
and horn. Free classes.
Beads to the Knees will be opening another store in Jacksonville Beach
in September of 1996.
Beauty & the Beads
506 S. Pineapple Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236
813-952-0101 (phone and fax)
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Craft King, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 90637, Dept. BB
3033 Drane Field Road
Lakeland, FL 33804
813-648-0433, Fax 648-2972, 1-800-769-9494
e-mail: craf...@gate.net
Discount craft supplies, beads, findings, kits.
Crystal Creations *Mail Order also*
4535 Summit Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
407-686-1139
Large selection of beads, findings, supplies; repairs, classes and
lapidary work.
D.J. Whimsy! Beads Unlimited *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
6534 Gateway Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34231
813-925-9989, Fax 927-3901, 1-800-357-8085
e-mail: djwh...@acun.com
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Dolphin Crafts *Mail order catalog*
5416 Cleveland Road
Delray Beach, FL 33484-4276
561-496-7673
web site: http://members.aol.com/dlphcrft/mailcat.htm
Lynn Smythe
Hours: by appointment only
Beading books, seed beads, bugle beads, delicas, freshwater pearls,
cabochons, sterling beads & findings, copper beads, glass beads, nymo,
storage containers, wood needle cases, etc... Also; finished beaded jewelry
created by owner Lynn Smythe, classes available.
E&W Imports, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
4311 W. Waters Avenue, Suite 602 *Retail, Wholesale, Mail Order*
Tampa, FL 33614 *Wholesale to public, outside Florida*
813-885-1138 (phone and fax)
e-mail: ru...@IntNet.net
web site: http://www.wp.com/e&wimports
Hours: M-F 9:30AM-4PM, Sat. 10AM-2PM V/MC/Discover/AmEx
Gemstone beads, cut stones(not always available), gold filled and
sterling wire (round, square, 1/2 round), findings, and chains.
Austrian crystals, cloisonne, fancy Czech glass beads. Gemstone
carvings, classes in bead stringing, beginning to advanced wire work
and consumer gemology. Graduate gemologist on staff.
Gifts of Avalon - *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Beads & Supplies
1025 West University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
904-377-6225, 1-800-337-3844
Seed beads, bugles, semi-precious, metal, bone, wood, pendants,
findings, books, classes.
Hot Glass Beads
819 6th Street
Lake Park, FL 33403
561-844-9132
Web site: http://www.info-online.com/hotglass
Karen E. A. Stavert, David C. Miller
Hours: By appointment only.
Lampworked Dichroic glass beads.
"Quality, handcrafted glass beads and jewelry."
House of Beads
8864 Florida Ave.
Tampa, FL 33604
813-931-7265
Hours: M - F 9AM-6:30PM, Sat. 9AM-6PM.
Lots of gemstone and glass beads. great prices! everything is in case so must
go through tray by tray with employee(I guess that's why prices are good-no
theft). Findings, tools.
Imagine That!
Ormond Towne Square
Ormond Beach, FL
904-673-1202, 888-673-1202
Bae...@tscnet.com
Vintage beads and findings.
Killer Beads
P.O. Box 18797
Panama City, FL 32417
1-800-399-7830
Beads!
Kuaii and Company *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
57 W. Central Avenue
Lake Wales, FL 33853
941-678-3919, Fax 678-3333, 1-800-334-2105
Beads, findings, polymer clay, beaded jewelry.
Palo Pacifica Beads *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
316 A Centre Street *Wholesale and Retail*
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
904-321-0536
Direct importers of India glass, Malaysian horn, bone and woods, classes.
Peace Creek Trading Co. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
222 E. Pine Street
Lakeland, FL 33801
941-686-5562, Fax 299-6037, 1-800-735-5562
web site: http://www.peacecreek.com
Trade beads, gemstones, Swarovski crystals, cloisonne, lampwork beads,
seed beads, Delicas, furnace glass, GF/SS beads & findings, Czech glass,
books & beading supplies.
Swift Creek Bead Company
115 E. 8th Avenue
Havana, FL 32333
904-539-6777, Fax 539-9332
Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10AM-6PM
Beads, findings, supplies for the professional and amateur jewelry
designer. Castings and findings in base metals, sterling, and 14 karat
gold fill. Classes are taught in basic beading techniques, wire wrapping,
knotting and wire hammering.
TATANKA BEADS
117 Harrison Street, Cocoa Village
Cocoa, FL 32922
407-636-4104
Hours:11am - 4pm, Mon. - Sat.
Full service bead shop with classes. Sell finished beadwork on consignment.
The Trading Post & Bead Company *Mail Order also*
2320 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
904-385-3500
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Universal Wirecraft Co.
P.O. Box 20206
Bradenton, FL 34204-0206
941-745-1219, Fax 746-3183
Beads, cabochons, synthetic gems, Wirecraft supplies, wire wrapping.
WinterGlas
15 North East 2nd Avenue
High Springs, FL 32643
5924 NW 30th Terrace
904-454-2052, Fax 352-335-7327, 888-454-2052
Web site: http://www.empower.net/winterglas.html
Handmade glass beads.
WorldBeads (Beadworks) *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
3098 A Fuller Street
Coconut Grove
Miami, FL 33133
305-445-6060
Beads, findings, books, fimo, classes.
Zarlene Imports, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1550 E. Oakland Park Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
305-566-4081, Fax 566-4206
Semi-precious stone beads.
GEORGIA
Bazillions of Beads *Will sell wholesale*
By Shoshonna
620 Medlock Road
Decatur, GA 30033
404-329-1988
Huge inventory of beads, regular shows of nationally known
bead artist in gallery.
Specializes in seed beads, 14's and hex beads, beads from all over.
Inventory changes frequently. Staff is generally knowledgeable and helpful.
They also have classes.
Bead Bazaar
1896 Winchester Trail
Atlanta, GA 30341
404-457-8874
*By Appointment Only!*
An extension of Renee's Originals, specializing in imported beads and
design classes.
Beadazzles *Mail Order also*
290 Hilderbrand Drive
Atlanta, GA 30328
404-843-8606
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Beaucoup Beads
306 West Congress
Savannah, GA 31401
912-232-1353
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Dolomiti Bead Imports Ltd. *Retail and Wholesale*
3108 Piedmont Road, NE, Suite 101
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-841-0051
Formerly Empire Bead Co. merged with an Italian company to bring
a massive increase in inventory. Bali silver to Roman Antiquity
beads, many imports, 1890-1940's vintage beads, and much, much more!
Highland Bead Co.
2183 Briarcliff Road
Atlanta, GA 30329
404-321-0605
e-mail: highla...@mindspring.com
Web site: http:///www.mindspring.com/~highlandbead
New and vintage glass, natural (wood, nut, sea urchin, etc.), metal
trade and seed beads; base metal, GF, SS findings; glass bead making
supplies. Classes in jewelry making, wire wrapping and glass bead making.
Special classes and birthday parties for kids.
Just for Fun - Cohen Co. *Retail and Wholesale*
5269 Buford Highway
Doraville, GA 30131
404-455-1871, 404-451-8238 *Both are phone numbers, not fax numbers*
More findings oriented than bead oriented with wire, sheet metal,
and tools, also has metalwork.
Sylvie Elise Lansdowne *Retail and Wholesale*
4462 Oakdale Road
Smyrna, GA 30080
770-432-6005
e-mail: Sylv...@aol.com
"Delicately colorful glass beads and jewelry." Mermaids, angels,
fairies, hearts and florals.
Mother Earth's Adornments Inc.
1129 Euclid Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-659-8949
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11AM-9PM, Sun. 1PM-8PM
Stones *Mail Order also*
955 Main Street
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
404-469-5536
Full-service bead shop with classes.
HAWAII
Bead It! *No longer has catalog!*
1154 Koko Head Avenue
Honolulu, HI 95816
808-734-1182, Fax 735-0809, 1-800-280-BEAD(2323)
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Craft Supply of Honolulu
1960 S. King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
808-942-5044, Fax 942-5342
Full-line retail craft store.
DACS Beads *Mail Order also*
1320 Kalani Street, #104
Honolulu, HI 96817
808-842-7714 (phone and fax)
Hours: M-F 10AM-6PM, Sat. 9AM-5PM V/MC
Specialize in glass beads, wide assortment of beads, classes in
beading and glass lampwork bead-making; supplies and studio and torch
time is available for glass bead-making. Discounts for designers and
bead society members (with membership card).
Mary Kennedy
68-999 Farrington Highway
Waialua, HI 96791
808-637-3250, Fax 625-0067
Glass beads and jewelry.
Pearl Highlands
1000 Kam Highway
Pearl City, HI 96782
808-942-5044, Fax 942-5342
Full-line retail craft store.
IDAHO
7 Trumpets Bead Studio *Mail Order also*
The Shops
210 Sherman Avenue, #140
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
208-765-0755 (phone and fax) V/MC
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Bead Street
404 S. 8th Street, Suite 151
Boise, ID 83702
208-336-9707
Czech glass, seed, and bone beads, supplies, jewelry by local artists,
classes.
Beader's Paradise, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
(formerly Mangum's)
144 N. Highway 91
P.O. Box 362
Blackfoot, ID 83221
208-785-1838
Antique and new beads to size 24.
Crafters Choice *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
12 N. Orchard
Boise, ID 83706
800-718-4586, Fax 208-376-4911
Bugle, seed, cut, bone, and fancy beads, books, supplies.
Creative Coyote Bead Shop
139 Algoma Spur Road
Sagle, ID 83860
(near Sandpoint)
208-263-7698
e-mail: bfb...@netw.com
Heron Glass *Mail Order also*
Mary Mullaney and Ralph Mossman
P.O. Box 458
Driggs, ID 83422
208-354-2759
*By Appointment Only!*
Blown glass, limited edition chevron and mille fiore cane beads.
Meadow Springs *Retail and Wholesale to the public*
110 E. Third Street
Moscow, ID 83843
208-883-3557 V/MC
Antique and modern beads, beading supplies, unique individual beaded
jewelry, crystals, fossils, and much more. Catalog in progress.
Insights *Retail and Wholesale*
387 Park Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
208-529-3696
Owners: Mary Walter and Robert Carter
Specializing in African trades, historic and antique beads, semi-precious,
Czech fire polish and Balinese beads and findings. Also carry books
related to beads, medieval art and costuming. V/MC/Discover
Two Feathers Trading Post
323 N. 1st Avenue
Sand Point, ID 83864
208-263-1029
Full-service bead shop, specializing in old beads and findings.
ZiZZyZaZA Beads
1200A Sherman Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
208-664-9552, Fax 765-6758
Hours: T - Saturday 12(Noon)-5:00PM
e-mail: zi...@micron.net V/MC
Full-service bead shop, "for the jewelry and fiber artist", classes.
Call for info on the Spokane Bead Festival October 10-12, 1997.
ILLINOIS
American Metalcraft
2074 George Street
Melrose Park, IL 60160
Copper jewelry findings.
Ayla's Originals (Formerly Originals Gallery of Antique Jewelry & Beads)
1020 Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201
847-328-4040
Antique jewelry, old beads, buttons, components, classes and repairs.
The Bead Boutique *Retail and Wholesale*
499 Pennsylvania Avenue
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
630-545-0628
e-mail: bead...@aol.com
Bead shop, mail order service.
Bead In Hand
145 Harrison
Oak Park, IL 60304-1649
708-848-1761
Antique & contemporary beads, findings, and handmade jewelry.
The Bead Lady
Hours by appointment
Champaign, IL 61820
217-352-0932 (phone and fax)
Full-service bead shop, classes.
The Bead Room
1122 Oak Ridge Drive
P.O. Box 972
Streamwood, IL 60107
708-213-7510, Fax 815-477-0317
Laura Chatain & Wilma Wilson
Glass beads: vintage, homemade and new.
The Bead Studio
124 N. Main Street
Wheaton, IL 60187
708-653-9683
Beads, findings, antique elements, one-of-a-kind pieces, classes, restringing.
Bead World
8 South Brockway Street
Palatine, IL 60067
847-776-2323, Fax 776-2323
e-mail: cool...@aol.com
Beads, findings, jewelry, ethnic jewelry, watch repair.
Beadazzled, a bead emporium
2002 Central Street
Evanston, IL 60201
847-864-9494 (phone and fax)
Hours: M-F 10AM-6:30PM, Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. Noon-4PM
"Your one-stop beading shop - tools, books, excellent assortment of unique
findings - work table to make it here or take it home. Mention you viewed
it here and receive 10% off your purchase." Friendly and helpful
service.
The Beadhive
227 S. Third Street
Geneva, IL 60134
630-232-3866, Fax 377-0396
Beads, findings, tools, work tables, classes, party packages.
Beauty and the Bead
701 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 136
Vernon Hills, IL 60061-1556
847-680-6565 V/MC/Discover
Bead & design studio, beads from around the world, work stations,
tools, findings, classes, hair wraps and great place for a party!
Bodacious Beads
1942 River Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018-3206
847-699-7959
Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10AM-6PM, Tues. 10AM-8PM.
Adults only bead shop, owner prefers not to have children in the store.
Jana M. Burnham
1110 South Grand E.
Springfield, IL 62703
217-525-2898
By Appointment Only!
"Jewelry designed around my own mandrel-wound glass beads."
Caravan Beads *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
3350 N. Paulina
Chicago, IL 60657
773-248-9555, Fax 248-9594
e-mail: car...@ripco.com or sa...@caravanbeads.com
Web Site: http://www.caravan.chi.il.us or www.caravanbeads.com
Wide selection of beads, findings, tools & more; classes.
City Crafts
2736 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
312-472-7911
Beads, supplies, and classes for creative Chicagoans of all ages.
DaBeads *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
547 N. Euclid
Oak Park, IL 60302
708-386-6542
*By appointment only!*
Beads from around the world, old & new.
The Deja vu Shoppe *Formerly H&M Productions*
9146 Broadway
Brookfield, IL 60513
708-485-2004
Hours: M - Thurs. 1PM-6PM, Fri. 1PM-7PM, Sat. 10AM-6PM
Full-service bead shop, classes.
Eye on Design
35 S. Washington Street
Hinsdale, IL 60521
708-986-5228
Contact Livinia Tackbary.
and
232 S. Washington
Naperville, IL 60540
630-357-1546
Antique Middle East, Far East, African and European beads.
Forslev's Jewelry Supply *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
210 S. Milwaukee Avenue
Wheeling, IL 60090
708-520-4120, Fax 520-4437
e-mail: sfor...@well.com
Web site: http://www.well.com/user/sforslev/forslev.html
Precious metal findings, supplies, tools.
Golden Gate Impex *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
917 W. Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
773-929-1123 or 929-6545, Fax 929-1876
Glass, bone, horn, metal from India, leather cord.
Gypsy's Bead Shoppe
117 W. State Street
Geneva, IL 60185
708-208-1663, Fax 208-1670
Design your own jewelry, great selection, low prices.
Irresistables Beads R Us *See also retail catalogs FAQ*
38 W. 592 Mallard Lake Road
St. Charles, IL 60175
Irresistibly beautiful beads, findings and accessories.
Jay Jayson's Inc.
30W250 Butterfield Road, Suite 301
Warrenville, IL 60555
630-393-7456, Fax 393-7458
Beads, antiquities, carvings, limoges.
Alice Jenks Originals
1120 Greenfield Lane
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
e-mail: ajori...@aol.com
Moon and Star Ltd.
605 N. Main Street
Sandwich, IL 60548
815-786-7074
"Our own line of unusual components made from glass and natural elements."
Professor Beads
901 G Lucinda Avenue
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-756-1234 (phone and fax)
"Create jewelry from our beads", jewelry, tools, books, assistance.
Queen Beads *Mail Order also*
2028 W. Cortez
Chicago, IL 60622
773-252-6013, Fax 252-0063
*By Appointment Only!*
Handmade glass beads, Japanese glass rods for bead-making,
classes.
Reflections by Lynn Showroom *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
23347 W. Lincoln Highway
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-436-7952 or 8178, Fax 436-6393
Chip necklaces, Czech glass, seed, gold-filled, sterling, stone
beads, findings.
Simple Treasures, Inc.
3516 East State Street
Fairview Shopping Center
Rockford, IL 61108
815-398-7237
Gemstone jewelry, beads, classes in beadstringing.
Sweet Earth Jewelry Co. and Flower Market
341 West State Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
815-899-2444
Original fine art jewelry, large assortment of beads, jewelry supplies
and findings.
Audrie Wiesenfelder
8552 East Prairie Road
Skokie, IL 60076-2354
847-679-0314, Fax 679-6062
e-mail: au...@aol.com
Handmade glass beads, butterflies, hearts, foils and more.
INDIANA
AMACO
(American Art Clay Co., Inc.)
4717 W. 16th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46222
317-244-6871, Fax 248-9300, 1-800-374-1600
FIMO in 50 colors, including six new stone colors.
Bead Source
3322 N Anthony Blvd
Anthony Shopping Center
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
219-483-9750
e-mail: DAnde...@aol.com
Julianne Anderson, owner
Store Hours: M-Sat. 12(noon)-6PM
We carry a complete line of Swarovski Austrian crystals, a large array of
semi-precious stones (strands and pieces), any type of charm you could image,
findings( both base metals and precious metals), books, tools, kits,
organizers, stringing materials, and of course beads from all over the world!
A few to include: Czech glass, German glass, hand-blown, lampwork, Greek
ceramic, wood, horn, bone, miracle beads, coconut, salwag, caranail, buri nut,
African, size 11 Czech glass seed beads in an array of colors and many shapes
of India mosiac glass that the kids love to weave into their hemp necklaces!
Our most popular seller is our fimo clay mushrooms and disc beads. We have
a great hemp kit avaliable for beginners for $10.95.
The Bead Workshop
2222 Mishawaka Avenue
South Bend, IN 46615
219-237-0500
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Boca Loca Beads
124 N. Walnut
Bloomington, IN 47404
812-333-8767 (phone and fax)
*Separate from store listed below!*
Boca Loca Beads *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
844 Broad Ripple Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-254-1860
Alicia Anepete, Manager
Direct importers of Peruvian beads, full-service retail bead shop with
glass, castings, semi-precious gems, seed beads, findings, bone and more!
Dazzlers Inc.
4215 Grape Road at Day Road
Mishawaka, IN 46545
219-277-4438 (phone and fax)
Full-service bead shop.
Just Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
328 State Road 144
P.O. Box 456
Bargersville, IN 46106
317-422-5006, Fax 422-9202
Glass and semi-precious stone beads, seed beads, classes.
Von's Cards, Beads & Jewelry
317 W. State Street
West Lafayette, IN
765-743-1974
"This is part of a large business, in a building taking up most of a
whole block. The beads are in the middle. Good prices and good
selection. A lot of findings, charms and more expensive things are in
trays in a glass counter at the cash register (college town) so don't
forget to look there! Most of the bead/jewelry related books are in
this part of the store, but sometimes some escape to the book part.
Manager is Rain - if she doesn't have something you need - many times
she can order it for you - or at least find where you can get it [if
there's a minimum order and she's not ordering from there anytime soon
she will let you know so you can order it sooner if you want...]"
Sticks + Stones
200 W. Maumee
Angola, IN 46703
219-665-6625
Hours: M - Sat. 10AM-5:30PM, Sun. 10AM-4PM
Beads, hemp, custom jewelry, incense, candles, and more.
Wright's Peruvian Imports *See also Wholesale bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 424
Muncie, IN 47308
317-468-8252 (phone and fax)
e-mail: bwri...@sprynet.com
Ceramic Peruvian beads, jewelry.
IOWA
Dawn's Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
203 N. Linn
Iowa City, IA 52245
319-338-1566
Hours: M - Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-4PM.
Exotic beads, fine jewelry, quality stones.
Bill Egleston
509 Brentwood Road
Marshalltown, IA 50158
515-752-4579, 1-800-798-4579
Opal beads, carvings, jade figures, snuff bottles.
Melt Down
812 Shakespeare Avenue
Stratford, IA 50249
515-838-0001
Lu Van Langen
Artist and designer of fine art glass.
Rainbow Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
103 1st Street East
(P.O. Box 201)
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
319-895-6576, Orders only 1-800-895-6431
Glass, seed bugle, stone, shell, bone, and sterling beads,
supplies, books, tools, classes.
Rock Art *Retail, Wholesale, Mail Order*
P.O. Box 246
Delhi, IA 52223
1-800-774-7454
Beads, cabochons (precious and semi-precious stones), 14K and silver
mountings.
Starr Craft Co. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
409 S. 7th Street *Wholesale to the public*
Estherville, IA 51334
712-362-5817 Orders, 712-362-9949 Store V/MC
Web site: http://www.lexiconn.com/mall/starr - Free pattern!
Picture beaded earrings, theme kits and patterns.
KANSAS
Angel Beads *Retail and Wholesale*
8633 E. 96th Terrace
Kansas City, KS 64134
913-341-0615
Contact: Angel Craig
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-6PM, except Wed. 10AM-9PM.
Handmade art glass beads for the artistic individual. One and two of a kind,
with custom designs available.
International Beadtrader *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1017 1/2 Massachusetts Ave. *Retail and Wholesale*
Lawrence, KS 66044
913-865-4181
Czech seed beads, semi-precious stones, findings.
Jayhawk Rock Shop
P.O. Box 296
Hill City, KS 67642
913-421-2333
Agates, beads.
Nomadic Notions *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
9264 Metcalf
Overland Park, KS 66212
913-642-3131
Full-service bead shop with classes.
KENTUCKY
Baer Fabrics *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
515 E. Market Street *Retail and Wholesale*
Louisville, KY 40202
502-583-5521, 1-800-769-7778 V/MC/Discover/AmEx
Hours: Mon. 9AM-9PM, Tue.-Sat. 9AM-5:30PM.
Large warehouse (four stories) filled with costume materials
including rhinestones, rocailles, pearls.
The Bead Lady
Sherwood Avenue
Louisville, KY 40205
502-473-0303
E-mail: mj...@webtv.net
Hours: By appointment.
Czech seeds by the hanks, delicia, glass vintage and new, etc.
Beads & More
6108 Fox Hunt Court
Prospect, KY 40059-9325
502-228-6160
Beads, findings, handmade jewelry and artifacts, classes.
Friend's Lapidary & *Wholesale*
Jeweler's Supply Inc.
106 Fairfax Avenue
Louisville, KY 40207-4906
502-893-7855, Fax 896-1699 V/MC/Discover
14K gold findings, beads, lapidary supplies, quantity discounts avail.
LOUISIANA
Baltazor Bridal Fabrics and Laces
3262 Severn Avenue
Metairie, LA 70002
504-889-0333
Hours: M-Sat. 10AM-5:30PM, 'til 8PM Mon. & Thur.
Bridal pearls and beads.
Baton Rouge Bead Co. *See also bead catalogs*
15959 Hewwood, Suite F
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
504-755-1332
Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10AM-6PM, Sat. 10AM-4PM
Seed, bugle & delica beads, purse kits, looms, books; larger beads,
sterling beads, findings and more.
The Bead Shop
4612 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
504-805-6161, Fax 805-6162
Hours: M - Sat. 10AM-6PM
Full line of glass, treasure and natural beads, plus tools,
books and supplies; classes.
Bennekers Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
210 Provosty Drive
Slidell, LA 70461
504-649-6831
Flameworked beads and jewelry.
Broadway Bound
2737 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA
504-821-1000
Hours: M-Sat. 9:30AM-5PM.
Beads, rhinestones and costume jewelry.
Indian World USA *Mail Order also*
7606 Pines Road
Shreveport, LA 71129
318-688-6980
Native American arts, crafts and beading supplies,
classes.
MAINE
The Beadin' Path *Mail Order also*
231 U.S. Route 1 South *Retail and wholesale*
Freeport, ME 04032-6256
207-865-4785, Fax 846-7716
Hours: 10AM-6PM 7 days.
Vintage glass, castings, semi-precious, findings.
Caravan Beads *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
449 Forest Avenue
Portland, ME 04101
207-761-2503, Fax 874-2664, 1-800-230-8941
e-mail: in...@caravanbeads.com or sa...@caravanbeads.com
Web Site: http://www.caravanbeads.com
Full-service bead shop with classes.
DayDreams Moonbeams
1700 Bunker Hill Road
Jefferson, ME 04348
e-mail: BKe...@mint.net
Pearls, findings, 11/o Czech seeds, bugles, delicas, brass
and pewter charms and more.
Mad Cat Beads
555 Center Street
Auburn, ME 04210
207-784-1221 (phone and fax)
e-mail: madca...@aol.com
CarolAnne Bouchles, Owner
Full-service bead shop with in-store work table, beading kits available
wholesale with copy of resale license. V/MC/Discover
J.S. Ritter Jewelers Supply *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
118 Preble Street
Portland, ME 04101
1-800-962-1468, 207-772-3822, Fax 772-5235
e-mail: J.S.R...@mail.VRmedia.com
web site: http://www.vrmedia.com/JSRitter/
Beads, tools, findings, gold & silver, displays and gems.
Round World Beads *See Around World Beads in Michigan*
MARYLAND
Accents Bead Shop
12083 Nebel Street
Rockville, MD 20852
301-881-2003, Fax 881-5680
Hours: M-Sat. 10AM-5PM, Thur. 10AM-7PM.
e-mail: accen...@aol.com
Web site: http://www.accentsbeadshop-md.com
Wholesale price list available.
Good deal on semi-precious stone beads, also have metal and glass
beads, findings, Himalayan Sterling silver jewelry, stringing supplies
and classes.
Atlantic Gems, Inc.
1310 Apple Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-565-8094, Fax 587-2942
Hours: M - F 9AM-5PM, Sat. 9AM-1PM.
Semi-precious, natural beads, precious stone beads, findings, ethnic beads,
venetian glass, pearls; wholesaler/importer.
Beadhive
2816 Garrett Road
White Hall, MD 21161
410-343-2213
e-mail: be...@compuserve.com
"Beads of variety in free formed glass."
Beadazzled
501 N. Charles Street (corner of Charles and Franklin)
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-837-2323
Beads, findings, books, and jewelry.
Beadecked
13532 Coachlamp Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20906
And
75 Maryland Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-263-4601
Beads, findings, books, art and jewelry.
Caldron Crafts *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1520 Caton Center Drive, Suite E
Baltimore, MD 21227
410-242-7993
e-mail: cal...@mail.bcpl.lib.md.us
Web site: http://goldray.com/caldron/beads.htm
Beads, bead supplies, tools, books, classes.
Casual Elegance *Retail and wholesale*
Sue Fleischer
8216 Scotts Level Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-922-3707, Fax 922-0647
e-mail: sfle...@mail.bcpl.lib.md.us
Hours: By Appointment.
Polymer clay beads, finished jewelry, clocks, beaded watches, classes
and supplies.
Columbine Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
2723 Loch Haven Drive
Ijamsville, MD 21754-8815
301-865-5047, Fax 865-1016, 1-800-638-6947
Hours: *By Appointment Only*
Japanese and Czech beads.
Fantasy Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
11254 Triangle Lane
Wheaton, MD 20902
(One block from Wheaton metro stop)
301-933-8411 V/MC
Hours: M - Sat. 11AM-6PM, Thurs. 11AM-8PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-5PM.
Czech & Japanese seed beads, findings, Fimo beads,
Austrian Crystal, Charms & Metal Stamping, Antique beads,
Semi-precious stone beads, and free beginner bead stinging,
Layout & Design, and Color Theory classes.
Gary has nice prices on art glass beads, and he also tends to pick
up some unusual things. I find he has excellent prices -- for what
he sells, possibly the best in the Metro area.
Forestheart Studio
200 South Main Street
(Jct. Rts. 194-550)
Woodsboro, MD 21798
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 112
Woodsboro, MD 21798
301-845-4447
Hours: M, T, Thurs., Fri., Sat. 11AM-5PM, Wed. and Sun. by appt.
e-mail: fore...@aol.com
Send SASE for listing.
We have 600-800 colors of seed beads, and many other small glass beads:
Japanese, Czech, pressed shapes, ponies, delicas, bugles: very strong on
size 11 seeds, some 8-10-12-14-15-16. Nymo, silamide, needles, books,
magazine, videos, and LAMPWORK SUPPLIES and CLASSES. Stone beads and
large beads (bigger than a peach pit) are NOT our strength.
Meredith Stained Glass *Retail and Wholesale*
8740-17 Cherry Lane
Laurel, MD 20707
301-953-1740, 1-800-966-6667, Fax 301-490-3613
e-mail: StndG...@aol.com
Hours: M, W, F, Sat. 10AM-5PM, Tues. and Thurs. 10AM-8PM, Sun. 10AM-4PM.
All necessary supplies to make glass beads; classes. Catalog is
not yet available, however, bead-making pages are finished and they will
fax or mail them on request.
R&D Jewelry Supply Company
1310 Apple Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-588-7296, Fax 495-7312, 1-800-648-8230
Hours: M - F 8AM-5PM, Sat. 8AM-1PM.
Leather cord, silk bead cord, supplies.
Robert Row's Oriental Rugs
55 Maryland Avenue
Annapolis, MD
410-626-0025
Hours: M-Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. Noon-4PM
Beads, jewelry, textiles and artifacts from Asia travels.
S&A Beads
6929 Laurel Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
301-891-BEAD (2323)
e-mail: sab...@erols.com
website: http://www.beadstore.com
Marvin Schwab *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
The Bead Warehouse
2740 Garfield Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-565-0487, Fax 565-0489
e-mail: bead...@pop.erols.com
web site: http://alcasoft.com/bead_warehouse/
Beads, findings, and supplies.
Serendipity Glass Designs
Lee & Linda Poole
P.O. Box 5314
Rockville, MD 20848-5314
301-251-1825
Hand-crafted fused glass jewelry.
Theodora's Beautiful Beads *Retail and Wholesale*
12216 Parklawn Drive, #109
Rockville, MD 20852
301-231-7046
Hours: Tues. thru Fri. 10:30AM-4:30PM, Sat. 10:30AM-2PM.
There will be a retail/wholesale catalog later this year.
Large selection of coordinated glass.
Twinbrook Jewelry Exchange
2001-A Viers Mill Road
Rockville, MD 20851
301-279-0141, 279-5560
Hours: M-F 9AM-4:30PM, Sat. 10AM-1:30PM
Specialize in glass and freshwater pearls.
Wandering Wolf Design
A Beadworker's Gallery & BeadLover's Shoppe
Historic Savage Mill - The Carding Building
Bollman Studio 206
Mail: Wandering Wolf
8600 Foundry St - Box 2088
Savage MD 20763-2088
Owner: Wheat M. Carr
Phone 301-498-BEAD (2323), Fax 498-0776
e-mail: W...@craftwolf.com
website: http://www.craftwolf.com
Hours: Wed Thru Sun Noon-5p Thurs/Fri 7p-9p, THURS BEAD NITE 6p>???
Drop In, Bring A Project or a Problem, A Snack or Beverage and enjoy the
company of fellow bead folk. Carpools To area Bead Society meetings.
Many Colors of Japanese Seed beads in sizes 6, 11, & 14.
Books, Videos, Demos (On Bead Nite)
MASSACHUSETTS
Alison Jewelry and Stringing
387 Washington Street, Room 702A
Boston, MA 02108
617-451-1582
Full-service bead shop.
AMBUSH *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
91 Ward Street
Worcester, MA 01610
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 144
Worcester, MA 01613
508-756-2802
Minimum Order: $25 retail; $100 *INITIAL* Wholesale, $50 thereafter,
resale number required.
Discounts: 25% off retail w/orders over $50.00 V/MC/AmEx
40% off wholesale buyers only.
E-mail: AMBU...@aol.com
Czech, Glass, Ceramic, Lampworked, Cinnabar, Cloisonne,
Bone, Wood, Acrylic, Genuine Stone, Peruvian, Clay, Porcelain, East
Indian beads, and more. Earwire, Memory wire, Headpins, Eyepins, Clutches,
Posts, and other findings. Stone and acrylic cabs, Pendants, 100's of charms,
instructional booklets, stringing materials including leather cord.
Bulk Purchasing Option (quantity discounts).
Ancient Moon *Mail Order also*
117 - A Galen Street
Watertown, MA 02158
617-926-1887, Fax 965-7870
Semi-precious, fresh water pearl, hand-painted porcelain, fimo,
bone, metal, glass beads, classes.
Bead Art Resources *Formerly The Bead Connection*
857 Washington Street
Newtonville, MA 02160
617-527-8566
Beads, supplies, gemstones, repairs, classes, birthday parties.
The Bead Emporium *Mail Order also*
590 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
508-790-0005
Full-service bead shop with classes, birthday parties.
The Bead Tree *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
67 Blacksmith Shop Road
West Falmouth, MA 02574
508-548-4665, Fax 540-0507
Studio with classes.
Beads by the strand and singles, Czech and Japanese seed beads,
findings and charms.
Beadniks *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
4 Church Street
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-7650, Fax 693-7609
Beads and jewelry.
Beads Etc.
4 Mt. Vernon Street
Arlington, MA 02174
617-646-1316 (phone and fax)
Beads, charms, findings, leather & silk cord, tools,
classes.
Beads 'N Pieces *Mail Order also*
8 Faneuil Hall Market Place
Boston, MA 02109-1650
617-248-3898, Fax 345-9995
And
291 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02115-2816
617-437-6666
Beads Unlimited
76 Main Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
508-435-2410
Beads, findings, books and classes.
Beadworks
349 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02115
617-247-7227, Fax 247-2322
And
23 Church Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-868-9777, Fax 868-9229
website: http://www.beadworks.com
Beads, findings, tools, books & classes.
Blue Flag Looms *Mail Order*
923 Drift Road
Westport, MA 02780
Fine wood heddle bead looms and Czech beads by mail order.
Bokrysy Beads
24 Fair Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
508-462-2153
Vintage, new and unusual beads.
Caitlin's Beads
268 Orchard Street
Millis, MA 02054
e-mail: cgf...@bigfoot.com
web site: http://www.tiac.net/users/gstudio/Beads.html
Beads, earrings, and necklaces; she makes them all!
The Concord Bead Shop *See Jellybeads! in Massachusetts*
Crystal Blue Beading Company
4 Mt. Auburn Street
Watertown, MA 02172-4102
617-923-2337
Lisa Wolf, Owner.
Glass seed beads, Czech glass, findings, books, classes, and
finished jewelry.
Funky Stuff
P.O. Box 358
Harwich, MA 02645
508-432-4995
Beads, jewelry, artifacts and oddities from all over the world.
Jellybeads! *Formerly The Concord Bead Shop*
44 Main Street
Concord, MA 01742
978-287-4333
web site: www.jellybeads.com
Melanie and Alison Cansler.
Full-service bead shop with classes, birthday parties, and many unique
gifts. Both do lampworking and have a large selection of lampworked
beads by american artists. Melanie teaches lampworking in her studio,
private and group classes are available.
Laughing Crow *Mail Order also*
127 State Line Road
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
413-232-0233
Beads, findings, books, classes, feathers, deerskin, jewelry,
talismans.
Laura Lawrance
150 Highland Avenue
Winchester, MA 01890
617-729-4470, Fax 721-6332, 1-800-225-2892
e-mail: llaw...@aol.com
Semi-precious beads, jewelry.
Little Russia
99 Mt. Auburn
Cambridge, MA 02138-4945
617-661-4928
No Strings Attached
29 Centre Street
Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-6060
Full-service bead shop.
The Pear Tree
1355 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA 02146
617-277-9330, Fax 277-9399
Beads, findings, stringing supplies, tools, ethnic silver,
glass and stone beads, classes.
Penrose Design
1504 Silver Street
Sheffield, MA 01257
413-229-7993
Handblown glass beads and jewelry.
Silver Hawk
672 Spring Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
508-279-3930, 1-800-310-6929
Lynn Estes, Owner
Native American beadwork, seed beads, uncommon beads, tools, other arts
and crafts.
Charlotte Sorsen
15 Elm Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
508-834-0676
Glass beads and accessories.
Stone Design *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
123 Sandrah Drive
Orange, MA 01364
508-544-6998, 1-800-214-8566
Beads.
The Stoneworks
11 Pleasant Street
Dunstable, MA 01827
508-649-6613
e-mail: wam...@tiac.net
Hours: T - F 12(Noon)-5PM, Thurs. until 8, Sat. & Sun. in fall and winter.
They specialize in quality stone beads, especially rare and unusual stones
that are not necessarily expensive. Good selection of supplies: silk in many
colors, clasps, and other findings. Hand made amulet-beads from things like
fossil cave bear molars, crystals, and meteorites. Classes, quantity
discounts, and friendly advice. Makers of beautiful wampum beads from New
England quahog shell. A fascinating place to visit.
MICHIGAN
A&B Jewels and Tools *Mail Order also*
350 W. Grand River
Williamston, MI 48895
517-655-4664, Fax 655-4665
Full tool supplier for jewelers, craftsmen, beaders.
Around World Beads *Formerly Round World Beads of Maine*
P. O. Box 150224
Grand Rapdis, MI 49515
1-800-211-5319, 616-458-3074
Hours: M-F 9AM-5PM (eastern time)
Catalog is free. No minimum order
e-mail: Aro...@sprynet.com
http://home.sprynet.com/sprynet/around/
Beads semi-precious, freshwater pearls, Czech glass and metalized plastic.
Bead Elements *Retail and Wholesale*
318 S. Hamilton
Saginaw, MI 48602
517-799-1573 (phone and fax)
Beads!
The Bead Gallery
309 E. Liberty
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
313-663-6800
Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sun. Noon-5PM
Full-service bead shop with classes.
The Bead Shop *No longer has catalog!*
3400 S. Westnedge Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
616-345-8133
Cindy Spiess-Malmstrom, owner.
African trade, Czech glass, semi-precious, antique beads, sterling
and gold findings; classes.
Beada Beada *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
4262 N. Woodward
Royal Oak, MI 48073-6300
800-826-5697, 810-549-1005, Fax 549-4610
Hours: Tues. - Fri. 10:30AM-6:00PM
Semi-precious, pearls, glass, findings.
Beads For You *Retail store for Flying Feathers Catalog*
East Lansing, MI 48826
517-351-8168, Fax 351-7675
Bead Works, Inc.
32751 Franklin Road
Franklin, MI 48025
810-855-5230
Full-service bead shop.
Bedlam Beadworks
263 W. Nine Mile
Ferndale, MI 48220
810-541-8827
Beads, jewelry, supplies, restringing services, classes.
Birmingham Bead Store
154 W. Maple
Birmingham, MI 48009
810-644-7609, Fax 540-4114
Full-service bead shop.
Boston Bead Company *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
3734 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
616-942-4778, Fax 897-7110
African trade, Czech glass, antique beads, sterling and gold
findings; classes.
Currie Beads
317 State Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085
616-982-1948 (phone and fax)
e-mail: cbe...@parrett.net
Japanese glass beads and art glass beads.
Dabl's Bead Gallery
P.O. Box 711
1257 Washington Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48226
313-964-4247
African beads.
Findings/For Artists & Seekers
2366 E. Stadium Boulevard
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
313-677-8420, Fax 677-8528
Beads, classes, and in-store workspace.
GLAMOUR, Jewels & Artwear
154 E. Fulton Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-458-4767 (phone and fax)
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Indian Hills Trading Company *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1581 Harbor-Petoskey Road
Petoskey, MI 49770
616-347-3789
Hours: Spring, fall and winter - M-Sat. 10AM-5PM
Summer - Mon.-Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sat. 11AM-4PM
Bead Market/Jewelry store/Art gallery/Book store/Woolen company
Indian and Eskimo carvings, beads, findings, and more.
Kingsley North Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
910 Brown Street, Dept. 5
Norway, MI 49870
1-800-338-9280, Fax 906-563-7143
Tools and supplies for jewelry making.
Mahamadou Sumareh *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
508 Monroe, Suite 202 *Retail and Wholesale*
Detroit, MI 48226
313-965-6620, Fax 965-0066
Trade beads, African imports.
Miners Den Inc.
3417 Rochester Road
Royal Oak, MI 48073
810-585-6950, Fax 585-4070
Beads, findings, cabochons, lapidary equipment.
Rockefellers, Inc.
12290 Jackson Road
Chelsea, MI 48118
313-475-0101
Beads, cabochons, crystals.
Silk Stone Studios
2515 Alpine NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
616-363-2090 (fax after 6pm)
Beads, bead stringing supplies, Native American goods, general
lapidary supplies, findings.
Trade Winds Antiques - Bead Department
336 N. Main Street/PO Box 248
Watervliet, MI 49098
616-463-8281
Hours: Open 7 days a week.
Seed beads, natural stone a specialty; classes.
Trinkets
102 S. Union Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
616-947-9401
Full line of beads and findings; classes.
MINNESOTA
Art Glass/Malcom Potek
Minneapolis, MN
612-879-9171
Glass art, jewelry, beads.
Bead It!
383 W. Market Place
The Mall of America
Bloomington, MN 55425
612-858-8612, Orders only 1-800-657-0304
e-mail: ma...@beadit.com
website: http://www.beadit.com
Beads and classes.
The Bead Monkey
4940 France Avenue South
Edina, MN 55410
612-929-4032
Bear-Hawk Indian Store and Museum
1207 Franklin Avenue E.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-872-9166
Variety of Czech beads, semi-precious stones, fetishes, turquoise,
and findings. Native American designs and crafts, sterling jewelry,
and don't miss the museum.
Beautiful Beads
Diane Fitzgerald
115 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-333-0170, Fax 333-8122
e-mail: dmf-...@bitstream.net
Specialty, European & Japanese beads, classes.
Big Hairy Deals: *Retail and Wholesale*
Designers Heaven
419 Cedar Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-332-0861
Excellent and unusual beads and findings.
Bijoux Bead
Rosedale Mall, Store 290
1595 W. Highway 36
Roseville, MN 55113
612-636-9029
Glass, metal, natural and plastic beads, classes.
Bobby Bead
1608 W. Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-824-8281, Fax 824-7942
Beads and classes.
Cosecha Designs *Mail Order also*
746 E. Mill Street
Wayzata, MN 55391
612-475-1945, Fax 475-1784
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Creative Fibers
5416 Penn Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55419
612-927-8307
70 + colors Japanese Delica and size 11 seed beads, charms,
books, classes.
Glass Garden Beadworks
32105 Colorado
Northfield, MN 55057
507-645-5876
*By Appointment Only!*
Vintage and hard to find beads, charms, buttons, clasps; classes.
Isis Beadworks
3012 Lyndale Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-823-6360
J. Ring Glass Studio, Inc.
2724 University Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-379-0920
Minnesota Northern Wind Native
1033 Franklin Avenue E.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-871-8776
Nordic Gypsy Beads & Jewelry
20 Historic Third Street
Rochester, MN 55902
507-288-2258
Hours: M - F 10AM-5:30PM, Thurs. 10AM-8PM, Sat. 9AM-6PM, closed Sunday.
Japanese Delica, African and Czech beads, approx. 20 classes per month,
also metal working classes.
Romancing the Stones
611 East Lake Street
Wayzata, MN 55407
612-476-1477
Stormcloud Trading Company *See also bead catalogs*
725 Snelling Avenue North
Saint Paul, MN 55104
612-645-0343; Fax 645-5745
E-mail address: San...@aol.com
Specializing in items for frontier and southwestern looks. Also has Czech
beads sizes 6/0-14/0, Czech bugles #2-35mm, Czech pressed glass accent beads
4mm-8mm plus other sizes. Japanese beads sizes 11/0-14/0, also Hex 14/0,
bugles #2 and Delicas.
Also 18/0 French seed beads.Threads (carries Silamide, Kevlar, Thread Heaven,
etc), needles, extensive book list. Great prices, too!!
Also has a "Bead Bazaar" discount program which can get up to 25% off orders!
To Bead or Not To Bead
627 Eighth Avenue, SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507-287-6368, Fax 280-9239
e-mail: mary...@cerf.net
Turtle Hill Beads
13 Bridge Square
Northfield, MN 55057
507-645-9445
Antique Czech, African, seed and bugle beads. A contributor
says it's a real treat to walk through the beaded curtain into
this cozy little shop filled with beads in all sorts of quirky
little containers.
Veberod Gem Gallery *Mail Order also*
13023 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
612-595-8338, Fax 525-0344
Gemstone beads and findings.
Woodland Indian Crafts
1530 Franklin Avenue E.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-874-7766
MISSOURI
B & J's Rock Shop *Retail, Wholesale to the trade*
14744 Manchester Road *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
St. Louis, MO 63111
314-394-4567, Fax 394-7109 V/MC
Bead It! *Mail Order also*
219 S. Kirkwood Road
Kirkwood, MO 63122
314-966-4922, Orders only 1-800-657-0304
e-mail: ma...@beadit.com
website: http://www.beadit.com
Full-service bead shop with classes.
International Beadtrader *Retail and Wholesale*
4135 Pennsylvania (Westport) *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-753-1565, 1-800-805-BEAD (2323) Orders Only!
Czech seed beads, semi-precious stones, findings.
Love Letters *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 2026
St. Louis, MO 63158
314-231-8954
Alphabet beads; 14K, Sterling beads and findings.
Re-Star
P.O. Box 6233
Kansas City, MO 64126
e-mail: res...@inf.net
Web site: http://www.inf.net/~restar/beadloom.html
Little Pal Beading Loom, made of Walnut, 24" spreader bars, built
in bead pots on beadloom, accommodates beading projects up to 4 1/2"
wide and 22" long.
Schaefer's Hobby Shop, Inc.
4206 Virginia Avenue (Meramac and Virginia Streets)
St. Louis, MO 63111
314-352-3750, Fax 352-4458
Plastic, clay, glass, metal, pearls, findings, looms, classes.
Terranean Designs
1771 S. Fremont
Springfield, MO 65804
417-889-2402, Fax 887-7697, 1-800-280-2402
Venetian glass, Austrian crystal, Czech glass, gemstones, clay, wood,
bone, ceramic, sterling and seed beads; findings, tools, books and classes.
Third Stone from the Sun
1603 W. 39th Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-756-5766
Contributor Trish raves about this store and its wonderful atmosphere!
Three Trails Trading Post
11014 Winner Road
Independence, MO 64052
816-252-5622
Lots of Native American stuff.
Yellow Medicine Trading Post
621 Francis Street
St. Joseph, MO 64501
816-279-8498
e-mail: Sho...@ponyexpress.net
Web site: http://www.showmeweb.com/yellow
Seed beads 10/o-13/o, glass fire polished beads, pony beads,
porcupine quill beads, beading supplies, bone hairpipe, buffalow horn hairpipe,
feathers, hides, porky hair roaches. V/MC/C.O.D.
Zuma Beach Bead Co. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
6655 Delmar Boulevard *Retail and Wholesale*
In the University City Loop
University City, MO 63130
314-862-3345, Fax 645-4314
E-Mail: not...@ix.netcom.com
Web Page: www.not-ltd.com
Venetian beads and buttons, East African batik bone beads,
classes.
MONTANA
Bathing Beauties
517 S. Higgins Avenue
Missoula, MT 59801
406-543-0018
World beads, findings, leather and sterling, classes.
Center Lodge Native Arts
121 N 29th Street
Billings, MT 59101
406-252-9994 (phone and fax)
E-mail:cent...@cu.comp-unltd.com
Czech glass beads, Japanese Delicas and other trade beads. Native American
beadwork by Crow, Cheyenne and other Plains Tribes.
Temptations Beads and Jewelry
111 S. Grand
Emerson Cultural Center
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-587-5858
Gemstone, exotic, seed beads, classes.
NEBRASKA
International Beadtrader *Retail and Wholesale*
1637 P Street, Suite B *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-438-2828, 1-800-805-BEAD (2323) Orders Only!
Czech seed beads, semi-precious stones, findings.
Mangelsen's
3457 S. 84th Street
Omaha, NE 68124
402-331-3563
And
132nd & W. Center Road
Omaha, NE 68144
Hours: M-F 9AM-8:30PM, Sat. 9AM-6PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-4PM
Beads and craft supplies. V/MC/Discover
NEVADA
The Beaded Eagle
1329 Highway 395, #16
Gardnerville, NV 89410
702-782-3737
Beads, Etc.
4747 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-739-7664
And
1095 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502
702-348-6066
Seed beads, African trade beads, swarovski crystals, very friendly staff.
Beauty and the Beads *Mail Order also*
402-A North Curry
Carson City, NV 89703
702-887-1377
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Love "R" Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
4250 S. Rainbow Blvd., #1004
Las Vegas, NV 89103
707-252-7404, Fax 252-0671
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Reno City Beads
407 Keystone Avenue
Reno, NV 89503
702-348-6090
Sharon Rogow
P.O. Box 35078
Las Vegas, NV 89133
702-656-1144, Fax 656-3839
e-mail: skib...@ix.netcom.com
African trade, venetian and collectible beads.
Supplies 4 Less *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
13001 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89124
702-361-3600, Fax 896-9488
e-mail: ml...@accessnv.com
Discount costume jewelry supplies, seed beads 14/o, African trade beads, etc.
Talisman International
184 C E. Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
702-826-0611, Fax 826-0875, 1-800-826-0611
Semi-precious stone chips, beads, fresh water pearls, amber,
Chinese turquoise, jade.
The Trade Bead *See Sweetwater Trading Company in bead catalogs FAQ*
1627 N. Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
702-883-8111
Trade Wind Beads
1475 S. Wells Avenue
Reno, NV 89502
702-324-1100
Seed beads 11/o 75 colors, 12/o 20 colors; African trade beads,
hemp products, pipes, free classes. V/MC/Discover
Williams Costume Co., Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1226 S. 3rd Street
Las Vegas, NV 89104
702-384-1384, Fax 386-3956
Bead and theatrical supply.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Beadizen
214 State Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-431-1897
Full-service bead shop specializing in ethnic and unique beads; classes.
The Beady Eye *Mail Order also*
10 West Street
Keene, NH 03431
603-357-BEAD (2323)
Closed on Mondays!
Full-service bead shop with classes. Owner Heather Avery makes Fimo beads.
Caravan Beads *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
Rt. 16 Main Street
North Conway, NH 03860
603-356-7608 (phone and fax)
And
2 Ridge Street
Dover, NH 03820
603-749-8855
e-mail: in...@caravanbeads.com or sa...@caravanbeads.com
Web Site: http://www.caravanbeads.com
Full-service bead shop with classes.
The Fiber Studio/Wood Forms
9 Foster Hill Rd/P.O. Box 637
Henniker, NH 03242
603-428-7830
Wood buttons and laminated wood beads, classes, fimo.
Kristina Logan
Hand Made Glass Beads
220 South Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-430-2020
Beads.
Poppa Burke's Trading Post *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 7007
Gilford, NH 03247-7007
Seed beads size 8 to 22 and more, classes.
Purple Finch Beads
Marty & Sue Bunis
32 West Main Street
Bradford, NH 03221
603-938-5051, Fax 938-2430
e-mail: m_b...@conknet.com
Web site: http://www.conknet.com/~m_bunis/pfinch
In shop hours by appointment - please call ahead to be sure.
Mail Order Hours: 8AM-8PM 7 days.
"Unique and vintage glass beads, Swarovski crystal beads and
pendants." V/MC
Remember When
52 Summer Street
Bristol, NH 03222
603-744-2191
New and vintage beads, buttons, custom designs, classes.
NEW JERSEY
Abson, Inc.
1628 Oak Tree Road, Suite 4
Edison, NJ 08820
908-205-1515, Fax 205-1516
Bead Stampede
54 W. Main Street
Bogota, NJ 07603
(within 10 minutes of Washington Bridge)
201-487-BEAD(2323)
Beads and beading classes.
Beads of the World
2 Union Street
Medford, NJ 08056
609-654-5344
Full-service bead shop with classes.
The Birds and the Beads
Coltstown Plaza
41 Route 34 South (across the street from Delicious Orchards)
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
908-780-1926
Hours: T - Sat. 10AM-5PM, closed Mondays.
Sun. 12(Noon)-4PM during the holiday season, normally closed Sun.
Beads, findings, supplies, classes.
Ilas Accents, Inc.
48 Commerce Street
Springfield, NJ 07081
201-564-5991, Fax 564-5113
Glass, bone, horn, clay, metal, wood beads.
Just Bead It
422 Bloomfield Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
201-403-7675
Hours: M-F 12:00-5:00 Sat. 11:00-4:00(Sun reserved for parties)
Wide variety of glass, porcelain, and metal beads. Findings, tools,
books, and finished goods. Adult classes mornings and evenings.
Ralph Kovach
18 Lake Drive
Stanhope, NJ 07874-3000
201-347-6278
Creates large cabs and pendant type pieces from the eye-popping
naturally fluorescent Franklin Mine minerals. He is also creating beads.
The Place to Bead
41 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-921-8050 (phone and fax) V/MC
"Beads from around the world", work area, classes.
Sojourner
31 Perry Street
Cape May, NJ 08204
609-898-0477
And
26 Bridge Street
Lambertville, NJ 08530
609-397-8849, Fax 397-9240
Hours: Sun.-Sat. 11AM-6PM
And
Stone Harbor Mall
225 96th Street
Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
Glass beads, metal castings, findings, classes.
TWE Beads
(On Route 94 in McAfee, Building 1, Viking Village)
PO Box 55
Hamburg, NJ 07419-0055
201-209-1517, Fax 209-4471
e-mail: web...@twebeads.com
website: http://www.twebeads.com/
Hours: Thursday 10-8, Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-5
Beads: seed, bugle, plastic, semi-precious, crystals; supplies,
findings, threads.
Timeless Treasures
438 Bloomfield Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
201-783-7878, Fax 736-8736
Beads, findings: African, Indian, Asian, European, antique, vintage, and
new, books, classes.
NEW MEXICO
550 Silver and Supply *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
4187 US 64 *Will sell wholesale to public*
P.O. Box 550
Kirtland, NM 87417
505-598-5322, Fax 598-0974
Web site: http://www.beadsource.com
Color chart for Czech seed beads can be ordered for $1.00.
Seed beads size 10 - 13/o, bugle beads, findings, tools, metals.
Anahita Gallery
P.O. Box 5827
Santa Fe, NM 87502
505-820-BEAD (2323), Fax 820-1414
Imported beads and components from Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The Bead Caravan
12068 Tomlinson Drive, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
Bead Lady and the Tin Man
129 1/2 Water Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-820-7321
An emphasis on unusual beds, amulets, charms and pendants
of sterling silver, antler, bone and
glass as well components and findings.
A Bead Or Two
(A Bead for all your needs.)
Pinon Plaza
1605 Silver Heights Boulevard
Silver City, NM 88061
505-388-8973
Owner: Jane A. Alley
Delicas, Czechs, lampworked, findings, etc.
They even prefer to do one-on-one classes.
Bead Weaver
1532 Paseo De Peralta
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-982-2323
Czech and Japanese seed beads, gemstone books, antique glass beads.
Bead World, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
4923 Prospect Avenue, NE *Retail and Wholesale*
Albuquerque, NM 87110
505-884-3133, Fax 884-7712
Beads, findings and supplies.
Bearskin Leather Crafts *Mail Order also*
and Beads
1009 10th Street
Alamagordo, NM 88310
505-434-6766 (phone and fax)
Full-service bead shop specializing in Native American 10 - 14/o.
Beauty and the Beads *Mail Order also*
407 S. Guadalupe Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-982-5234
"A distinct selection of individual glass and bone beads, charms, tools,
and artist made copper enamel beads."
The Bell Group: *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Rio Grande (Tools and Equipment)
7500 Bluewater Road, NW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
1-800-545-6566, Fax 1-800-645-4859, 505-839-3300
e-mail: blu...@riogrande.com
web site: http://www.riogrande.com/
And
River Gems and Findings
6901 Washington Street, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
1-800-396-9895, local phone 505-345-8511
e-mail: cus...@riogrande.com
web site: http://www.riogrande.com/
Gemstones, beads, findings, chain, and precious metals.
And
BlueWater (Display & Packaging)
4432 Anaheim Avenue, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
1-800-637-8303
Display, packaging and salesman's sample merchandise.
As I understand it, these three stores make up the Bell Group, which is
to say that you can get all three catalogs for $10. Each one specializes
in one area, i.e., River Gems is mostly findings, Rio Grande is mostly
tools and equipment, etc.
Bizarre Bazaar Company
137 W. Water Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-989-3999
Black Buzzard Bead & Supply Co.
317 N. Downtown Mall, Suite 205
Las Cruces, NM 88001
505-523-7544
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Carrie Adell/Carried Away
Box 6924
Santa Fe, NM 87502
505-438-8657, Fax 438-0968
Beads, findings, jewelry.
Fetish Designs *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
Rt. 4, Box 61-H *Wholesale to the public*
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-988-1082, Fax 820-6409
Dichroic glass fetishes. V/MC
Freed Co. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
415 Central Avenue, NW *Retail and Wholesale*
Albuquerque, NM 87103
505-247-9311, Fax 246-8891
Hours: M-Sat. 10AM-5PM.
Bone, abalone, pearls, Chinese cloisonne, netsuke, and semi-precious.
Glorianna's
55 W. Marcy Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-982-0353
Harmon/Nyala Enterprises
HC71-1175
Capitan, NM 88316
505-430-9209
Glass beads and handmade jewelry.
Indian Jeweler's Supply Co. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
601 East Coal Avenue *Wholesale to the trade and Retail*
Gallup, NM 87301
505-722-4451, Fax 722-4172, Orders only 1-800-545-6540
Prices are good, they go down as quantity goes up, like Fire Mountain Gems.
Good service, they have beads, findings and tools.
International Bead Gallery *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
107 Des Georges
Taos, NM 87551
505-751-3056, Fax 758-8363
Heishi, Turquoise, semi-precious, chips, Czech, coral, shell, bone, horn.
Konte African Imports
The Design Center
418 Cerrillos Rd. #21
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-989-1500
Extensive collection of African, Indian and Czech Beads.
Textiles, Masks, Baskets and carvings from West Africa.
Leonard Lloyd *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 44545 *Retail and Wholesale*
Rio Rancho, NM 87174
505-892-3903
Lampwork, gold fumed, quartz beads.
Mama's Minerals *Mail Order also*
4530-B Alexander Boulevard, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
505-344-1144
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Melanie Collection *See also bead catalogs*
12105 Bermuda NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
505-298-7036 (phone and fax)
Old, new, and ancient silver and bronze.
Lois Murray
404 Tulane NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
505-265-4281
Czech crystal and German glass beads and necklaces, buttons.
New Mexico Bead and Fetish *See also bead catalogs*
323 Romero NW, Suite 11
Albuquerque, NM 87104
505-243-2600, Fax 505-244-3180, 1-800-687-2701
Hand carved fetishes, beads, heishi, shell, horn, Southwest
Native American jewelry, necklaces and findings.
Phillips
641 Sudderth Drive, Drawer 400
Ruidoso, NM 88345
505-257-2811
Heishi and silver beads, chain, faceted stones, findings, lapidary supplies.
Santa Fe Jewelers' Supply
1513 5th Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-988-9157, Fax 988-7617, 1-800-659-3835(Orders only)
Northern New Mexico's only complete jewelers supply. Wholesale metals,
tools, findings and stones. (From Brochure)
Sioux Trading Post
1428 Cerrilos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-820-0605
Southwest America *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1506-C Wyoming N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87112
505-299-1856 (phone and fax)
Antique seed beads, larger ornamental varieties.
Southwestern Minerals Inc.
7008 Central Avenue, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
505-268-6778
Beads, cabochons, 14K findings, general lapidary supplies.
Irene Stant
P.O. Box 632
Farmington, NM 87499
505-325-1595
Lampwork beads.
Stone Mountain Bead Gallery *Mail Order also*
3215 Central NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
505-260-1121
Gemstone, glass and ethnic beads, classes.
Sunwest Silver *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
324 Lomas Boulevard, NW *Retail and Wholesale*
P.O. Box 25227
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-243-3781, Fax 843-6183
e-mail: sunwe...@aol.com
web site: http://www.sunwestsilver.com/index-engine.html
Beads; silver, copper and gold charms and findings; Native American
goods, mountings.
Thunderbird Supply Co.
1907 West Historic Route 66
Gallup, NM 87301
505-722-4323, Fax 722-6736, 1-800-545-7968
e-mail: tb...@tbscorp.com
Beads, cabochons, findings, lapidary equipment and supplies.
Tibetan Turquoise Company
P.O. Box 1115-L
Zuni, NM 87327
505-782-5555, Fax 782-5554
Beads, carvings, slabs and turquoise.
Vjada's *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
6320-A Linn NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108-1818
505-255-1600, Fax 266-3390
Semi-precious stone beads.
Winona's Trading Post
1827 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-988-4811
Glass seed beads, Bugle, Crow and Pony beads. Indian craft supplies,
Semiprecious stones. Books and feathers.
NEW YORK STATE
1239 Corp. *Mail Order also*
1239 Broadway, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10001
212-889-0555, Fax 725-8494, 1-800-275-7967
Chinese Turquoise, Fresh Water Pearls, Hematite, semi-precious beads.
Abson, Inc. *No longer in New York, see New Jersey*
Accents Bead Shop
513 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
716-884-4689 (phone and fax)
Bead stringing supplies and classes.
Acme Designs Corp.
1170 Broadway, #809-811
New York, NY 10001
212-532-0023, Fax 532-2725
Specializing in cloisonne, bone, Hsiu-jade, porcelain, wood,
and cinnebar.
Adornments
57 Main Street
New Paltz, NY 12561
914-255-7332
Beads, seed beads, findings, books, classes.
Alcyone
P.O. Box 1002
Seaford, NY 11783
516-221-7167
e-mail: ri...@alcy.com
Semi-precious beads, findings, necklaces.
All About Beads
384 New York Avenue
Huntington, NY 11743
516-425-BEAD (2323)
Animal bead kits; kits filled with beads and accessories in a
wood and plastic animal-shaped container which becomes a coin
bank when emptied. Wood animals are sold separately. Volume
discounts available.
Alrue Import Corp.
151 West 26th Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10001
212-627-6627, Fax 627-0744, 1-800-26A-LRUE(2-5783)
Earrings and jewelry findings.
Amazon Imports
P.O. Box 58
Williston Park, NY 11596
516-621-7481, Fax 741-9251, 1-800-888-GEMS(4367)
Alexandrite, amethyst, aquamarine, citrine, emeralds, faceted gems, kunzite,
sugilite, tanzanite, topaz, tourmaline.
Amola
47 W. 37th Street
New York, NY 10018
212-869-9718, Fax 212-869-9774
Variety of beads, glass beads, trade beads, etc.
The Bead Center
16 West 37th Street
New York, NY 10018
212-947-2896
The Bead Gallery *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
3963 Main Street
Amherst, NY 14226
716-836-6775; 1-888-BEAD-125 (232-3125) Orders only, toll free US only.
e-mail: beadg...@ag.net
Web site: http://www.beadgallery.com
Specialty beads, samples available, inventory changes regularly,
call for special interests. V/MC
Bead Store Cafe (formerly Rio!)
116 Center Ithaca
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-277-1729
Beads, contemporary and ancient, findings, supplies, classes.
Bead Street
301 E. Main Street
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
516-928-3131 (phone and fax)
Vintage glass beads, seed and bugle beads, books, tools, findings, classes.
Bead Weyr
98 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014
212-929-6280
Hours: 12:00PM (Noon)-7PM, 7-days.
Beads 'n Things
50 State Street
Northfield Common
Pittsford, NY 14534
716-586-7230
Glass seed beads, clay, wood, acrylic, beads, findings, restringing.
Beads and Fine Ethnographic Art
Bruce Frank
215 W. 83rd Street
New York, NY 10024
212-595-3746, Fax 873-6069
Hours: Open 7 days a week 12 (Noon)-8PM.
Seed beads, some 13/o, lots of 12/o.
Billie Beads
4715 Surf Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Polymer clay beads and gifts.
Cinderella Flowers *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
and Feather Co. *Retail and Wholesale*
60 W. 38th Street
New York, NY 10018
212-840-0644 V/MC/AmEx(in-store purchases only)
Hours: M-F 9AM-5:15PM, Sat. 9AM-4:15PM
*No personal checks, will NOT ship to Canada*
Mostly craft store but has strung pearls, beaded trims, appliqués,
rhinestones, bugle and seed beads.
DRS *Mail Order also*
Jeweler's Department Store
56 W. 47th Street
New York, NY 10036
Voice: 212-819-0237 or 800-223-8960
Fax: 212-354-2270 or 800-526-8682
Grobet tools, Grobet jewelry manufacturing supplies (anything in the
Grobet Catalogue), Foredom Power tools and accessories findings
colored stones and beads <--- don't know about the quality
beading supplies
Dikra Gem Inc.
56 W. 45th Street, Suite 1005
New York, NY 10036
212-869-6332,1-800-873-4572; Fax 869-6367, 1-800-443-4572
Semi-precious stones and cubic zirconia - variety of shapes, colors, sizes,
and cuts.
Dover Findings, Inc.
10 Jefferson Avenue
St. James, NY 11780
516-584-5551, Fax 584-6614, 1-800-73D-OVER(733-6837)
Findings.
East of Oz *Retail and Wholesale*
P.O. Box 665
Bronx, NY 10469-0665
718-798-7961
e-mail: bead...@aol.com
Beads, venetian and vintage.
Elliot, Greene, and Co. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
37 W. 37th Street *Retail and Wholesale*
New York, NY 10018
212-391-9075, Fax 391-9079
Large selection of bugles, they also have seed, pony, crow, tile,
choker, Charlotte, 3- and 2-cut, and silver-lined rocaille beads.
Also carry pearls, rhinestones and plastic beads.
Ellis Import Co.
44 W. 37th St.
New York, NY 10018
212-947-6666 or 6349, fax 594-9367
Hours: M-F 8:30AM-5:00PM
Catalog available.
Emaco Co., Inc.
48 W. 48th Street, Suite 600
New York, NY 10036
212-382-0123
Beads, cabochons, semi-precious shaped beads.
Gampel Supply Corp. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
11 W. 37th Street *Retail and Wholesale*
New York, NY 10018
212-398-9222 or -9223, Fax 840-7810
Minimum Order: $25.00.
Beads, mostly rhinestones, plastic, wood and pearls; findings and supplies.
Grey Owl Indian Craft Supplies *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
132-05 Merrich Boulevard *Retail and Wholesale*
P.O. Box 340468
Jamaica, NY 11434
718-341-4000, Fax 527-6000
Hours: M-F 9AM-5:30PM V/MC/Discover/AmEx
Heavy Native American emphasis, but will sell beads of all types,
buttons, turquoise, shell, dentallium, etc. as well as finished beaded
goods. *Watch out* on prices--you get what you pay for with these folks!
Peg Hanson *Retail and Wholesale*
P.O. Box 17
Rensselaerville, NY 12147-9512
518-797-5169 (phone and fax)
Semi-precious beads, carvings, importers.
Harmony Arts (U.S.A.) Co., Inc. *Retail and Wholesale*
246 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10001
212-576-1868, Fax 576-1872
Minimum order: $100
Beads, beaded jewelry, carvings, cloisonne beads and parts,
gifts, importers.
Larry and Muriel Hill *Mail Order only*
131 Split Cedar Drive
Islandia, NY 11722
516-234-0884
e-mail: CYB...@aol.com
Best little beading pliers I've ever seen! $25, includes shipping
and COD charges. Send shipping address to Larry at the e-mail
address above and/or send check or money order payable to Muriel
Hill to the address above.
Himalayan Crafts
1228 Lexington Avenue *Wholesale*
New York, NY 10028
212-744-8892, Fax 744-8778
And
2007 Broadway *Retail*
New York, NY 10023
212-787-5000, Fax 744-8778
Full-service bead shop specializing in antique African Trade beads.
The Ink Spot Rubber Stamp and Bead Gallery
1805 Penfield Road
Penfield, NY 14526
716-383-9090
e-mail: rbw...@ix.netcom.com
Hours: M-F 11AM-8PM, Sat. 11AM-5PM
Toho and delica beads and rubber stamps.
Judith Koenig
307 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1706
New York, NY 10001
212-243-8876
Japanese and West German vintage glass beads, shells, naturals,
metals, ceramics, ethnic beads and findings.
Jasco Minerals
Route 28 & Barton Mines Road
North River, NY 12856-0310
518-251-3196
Beads, jewelry, Rockhound supplies.
Judybeads
255 Old Ford Road
New Paltz, NY 12561
914-255-7207, fax 255-0541
Pricelist available.
Japanese beads.
Kuma *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Rt. 50, 133 Saratoga Road
Glenville, NY 12302
518-384-0110, Fax 399-0677
e-mail: KUMA...@aol.com
Web site: http://members.aol.com/kumabeads/kuma/web1.html
Semiprecious in many shapes; Austrian crystal; findings in sterling,
gold-filled, 14K, and base metals; bead stringing supplies. Has some
unusual items.
Leekan Designs *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
93 Mercer Street
New York, NY 10012
212-226-7226, Fax 226-3419
Beads, Asian folk arts, and antiques.
Liberty Crafts
13 S. Broadway
Nyack, NY 10960
914-358-3864, Fax 358-2387
Beads.
Lucky Gems & Jewelry Factory, Ltd.
1220 Broadway, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10001
212-268-8866, Fax 268-8515, 1-800-TOLUCKY(865-8259)
Beads, semi-precious figures, cabochons.
Metalliferous *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
34 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
212-944-0909, Fax 944-0644
Metal beads and findings: brass, copper, rich low, nickel silver,
sterling silver, niobium, pewter, aluminum; sheet, wire, circles,
rod, tube, stampings, machine brass parts, patterned brass strip,
hoops, solders, casting alloys, enameling shapes and supplies.
Myron Toback Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
25 W. 47th Street
New York, NY 10036
212-398-8300, Fax 869-0808, 1-800-223-7550, in New York 1-800-442-8444
e-mail: tobac...@aol.com
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8AM-4PM
Gold, silver, and gold filled beads, beading supplies.
The Niger Bend *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
5261 Irish Ridge Road
Chittenango, NY 13037-9767
305-655-8989, Fax 655-8972
Tuareg and other African beads, jewelry, accessories, musical instruments,
fabric, clothing, hats, decorative items.
Pulver Importing
48 West 37th Street
New York, NY 10018
212-279-1830, Fax 279-1833, 1-800-223-7858
Czech beads, cabochons, rhinestones.
Ross Metals
54 W. 47th Street
New York, NY 10036
212-869-1407, 800-654-ROSS
Wire & Plate, Castings, Findings, Solder, Chain.
Russian Liaison *Retail and Wholesale*
160 East 48th Street, #9U
New York, NY 10017
212-759-3469
Amber, beads, cabochons, jewelry, russian materials.
Silver Dragonfly
17 Bridge Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
518-563-9334
Seed and bugle beads, gemstones, findings, local Adirondack bead artists,
classes.
Simara's Bead World *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
215 First Street *Retail and Wholesale*
Liverpool, NY 13088
315-451-3784 V/MC
Beads, crystals, jewelry kits, supplies, books.
Stone International, Inc.
1160 Broadway, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10001
212-686-2090, Fax 213-2117, 1-800-247-7928
Semi-precious stone beads, findings.
The Style Bead Shop
13-17 Elizabeth Street, Unit #4
New York, NY 10013
212-966-8565, Fax 376-1316
Full line of beads, findings, tools.
Sunder's International Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
15 W. 26th Street
New York, NY 10010
212-545-1663, Fax 545-1752
Glass, horn, bone, metal beads.
Myron Toback, Inc.
23 W. 47th Street
New York, NY 10036
212-398-8300, Fax 869-0808, 1-800-223-7550, Fax 1-800-442-8444
Beads, 14K and silver findings, precious metals, silversmithing
supplies, bead stringing supplies.
Toho Shoji(New York) Inc.
990 6th Avenue (around corner from 37th St.)
New York, NY 10018
212-868-7465 or 7466, Fax 868-7464
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-6:00, Sat. 10:00-5:00
Can purchase beads singly by one's, Japanese seed beads, crystals, no miracle
beads or delicas.
Two Continents Bead Connection
200 Marcy Place, #2F
Bronx, NY 10356
Wolf Pack Gift Shop *Mail Order also*
Route 37, Box 121-B
Bombay, NY 12914
518-358-4285
Seed beads in more than 400 colors, findings, leather.
NORTH CAROLINA
Audlin
Dixie Village Shopping Center
Gastonia, NC 28052
Audrey S. Johnston 704-866-8776, or Leslie J. Dale 704-861-8260
Fax 868-2519
*By appointment only!*
Antique Venetian necklaces, rare Venetian walking sticks.
Bead Originals
3200 N. Davidson Street
Charlotte, NC 28205
Sabrina Nelson, owner
Beads & Beyond
35 Wall Street
Asheville, NC 28801
704-254-7927
e-mail: beadb...@circle.net
Caravan Beads *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
The Cotton Exchange
307 N. Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-343-0500
e-mail: in...@caravanbeads.com or sa...@caravanbeads.com
Web Site: http://www.caravanbeads.com
Wide selection of beads, findings, tools & more; classes.
Chevron Trading Post *See also Wholesale bead catalogs*
& Bead Company
40 N. Lexington Avenue
P.O. Box 2957
Asheville, NC 28801
1-800-881-2323, 704-236-2323, Fax 704-236-2324
Hours: M-Sat. 10AM-6PM
e-mail: Bead...@aol.com
Web site: http://www.chevron-bead.com
Vintage seed beads sizes 13/o-24/o.
Earth Guild
33 Haywood Street
Asheville, NC 28801
704-255-7818
Lost & Found Gallery
517 S. Elm Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
910-271-6954
e-mail: das...@nr.infi.net
Hours: Open afternoons, closed Wednesdays and Sundays.
Antique beads, ethnic jewelry, beads, supplies, classes.
Largest selection of beads in the region, as well as drums, tribal
art and folk art from around the world.
Love to Bead *Retail and Wholesale*
P.O. Box 8492
Asheville, NC 28814
704-252-0274, Fax 254-1486
e-mail: lovet...@aol.com
Beads.
Mopti Imports
44 Hemphill Knoll Road
Asheville, NC 28803
704-299-3709
The Original Ornament *Mail Order also*
133 W. Franklin Street
University Square
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
919-933-3467
e-mail: o.o....@juno.com
Full service bead shop with classes.
Red Wolf Crafts
3423 Highlands Road
Franklin, NC 28734
704-369-3880
Beads, Native American goods.
Silver Armadillo, Inc.
40 Westgate Parkway
Westgate Shopping Center
Asheville, NC 28806
704-253-3020, Fax 253-3016
Mineral, metal, glass beads and supplies.
The Source Rock Shop *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
900 Georgia Highway, Suite 441 *Retail and wholesale*
Franklin, NC 28734
704-524-6511 (phone and fax)
Beads, bead stringing supplies, semi-precious beads.
OHIO
Bead Paradise *Retail and Wholesale*
15 1/2 West College Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
216-775-2233
Hours: M - Sat. 10AM-6PM
Contact: Ruth Koschnick
Specializing in African trade beads, unusual and rare components,
and vintage glass.
The Bead Shop
7754 Camargo Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
513-271-5222
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Beads & Things *Mail Order also*
8 N. Shafer
Athens, OH 45701
614-592-6453
Czech, seed, metal, bone, gemstone, African trade beads, findings.
Beads, Buttons, & More *Mail Order also*
14532 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
216-529-1080 (phone and fax)
Full-service bead shop.
Bombay Bazaar
P.O. Box 770727
Lakewood, OH 44107
216-521-6548, 1-800-678-8450
Beads, semi-precious beads, lapidary and jewelry equipment.
Byzantium *Mail Order also*
245 King Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
614-291-3130, Fax 291-3401
Hours: M - Sat. 12PM (Noon)-7PM, Sun. 12PM-6PM.
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Discount Bead House *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 186 *Retail and Wholesale*
The Plains, OH 45780-0186
614-797-3153, 1-800-793-7592
e-mail: aa...@seorf.ohiou.edu
Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10:30AM-5:30PM (Eastern time)
No minimum order, however a $3.00 packing charge may be added to orders
under $30.00. No checks on first order. COD, V/MC/Disc./AmEx
Poly clay push molds, fimo, Sculpey III, Japanese delica, Czech size 11/o,
bugles size 2, 3, 5; Hex cuts, Czech glass shapes, gemstones, druks,
swarovski crystals, stringing supplies, findings, books.
Granger Antiques & Beads
17923 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
216-521-1617
Antique beads & buttons, findings.
I-Bead
P.O. Box 36046
Cincinnati, OH 45236
Isle of Beads
2483 Lee Boulevard
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
216-371-0173
Hours: Tues. - Sat. 12(Noon)-6PM
Beads of glass, stone, metal; cast carved & lampworked,
charms, fetishes & findings, classes; no catalog.
Oyonnax
1025 Bridge Street
Ashtabula Harbor, OH 44004
216-964-0290
Beads.
Steinart Industries, Inc.
1507 Franklin Avenue
Kent, OH 44240
216-678-0028, Fax 678-8238, 1-800-727-7473
Bead making molds.
St. Theresa Textile Trove
1329 Main Street
Cincinnati, OH 45210
513-333-0399
Hours: M - F 11AM-6PM, Sat. 11AM-5PM
Beads, buttons, quilts, handwoven fabrics, international textiles,
classes.
Victorian Scented Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
677 Wilson Avenue
Columbus, OH 43205
614-252-7875 (phone and fax)
e-mail: bake...@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu
*By Appointment Only*
Scented beads suitable for personal ornamentation, perfume, and
aromatherapy. All organic, no chemicals or animal products. We also carry
a wide variety of glass and stone beads. Finished scented jewelry and
custom jewelry is also available.
World Bead Co.
Franlin Park Mall
5001 Monroe Street
Toledo, OH 43623
419-292-0003
Beads: glass, plastic, semi-precious, ceramic, metal, poly-clay;
hemp jewelry, brass & silver charms, candles and incense.
OKLAHOMA
Askew's Gun & Pawn Shop
449 W. Main
Yukon, OK 73099
405-354-7587
Native American craft items including porcupine quills (natural and dyed),
buffalo horn pipes, bone hairpipes, seed, pony and crow beads, tin cones,
and supplies.
The Bead Basket
4633 N. MacArthur
Oklahoma City, OK 73122
405-495-6246
Full-service bead shop with classes.
The Bead Merchant
2745 E 15th
Tulsa, OK 74104
918-747-3636
Full-service bead shop with classes.
The Beadery *Mail Order also*
319 White Street
Norman, OK 73069
405-447-5929
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Beads Etc.
"Beads From Around The World"
609-A East Taft
Sapulpa, OK 74066
918-227-7375, Fax 227-1133
International Beadtrader *Retail and Wholesale*
135 Asp Avenue *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Norman, OK 73069
405-321-7722
And
3323 R. East 51st Street
Tulsa, OK 74135
918-743-3405, 1-800-805-BEAD (2323) Orders only!
Czech seed beads, semi-precious stones, findings.
Lyon's Indian Store
401 East 11th
Tulsa, OK 74120
918-582-6372
Nomadic Notions *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
4906 N. May Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
405-942-3114
Full-service bead shop with classes.
The Scissortail Gallery
515 East 6th Street
Bartlesville, OK 74003
918-336-0999
Offers classes.
OREGON
The Bead Connection
537 Willamette Street
Eugene, OR 97401
503-465-4960
Full-service bead shop specializing in unusual, vintage and glass beads,
classes.
The Bead Garden
1313 Mill Street, SE
Salem, OR 97302
503-391-9285
Glass beads, supplies, findings, books, classes.
Bead Needs
3341 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland, OR 97214
503-234-4822
Full-service bead shop specializing in Japanese seed beads and collector
beads.
A Bead Source
15831 SE Division
Portland, OR 97236
503-760-8964
Glass beads, findings, supplies, classes.
Bead Street *Mail Order also*
632 NW 21st Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
503-223-7728 (phone and fax)
Hours: M - F 11AM-7PM, Sat. 11AM-6PM, Sun. 12 (Noon)-6PM.
Full-service bead shop with classes.
The Bead Studio
406 East Main Street
Medford, OR 97501
541-734-7784
e-mail: ca...@beadstudio.com
website: http://www.beadstudio.com
The Bead Studio *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
14 S. First Street *Retail and Wholesale*
Ashland, OR 97520
503-488-3037
Beads, charms, findings, classes.
Beads & Things
2141 14th Avenue South
Albany, OR 97321
541-928-5134
And
777 N.W. 9th
Cannery Mall
Corvallis, OR 97330
541-754-3969 V/MC/AmEx/Discover
Cal-Art Beads & Things *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 189
155 N. 3rd Street
Jacksonville, OR 97530
541-899-1557
Full-service bead shop.
Dancing Beads
406 E. Main Street
Medford, OR 97501
541-734-7784
web site: http://www.beadstudio.com
Crystals, sterling, delicas, findings, lampwork, Czech glass, charms,
seed beads, books and classes.
Dava Bead and Art Supplies
1043 NW Bond Street
Bend, OR 97701
503-382-8802
Dava Bead and Trade
1512 NE Broadway
Portland, OR 97232
503-288-3991
And
6357 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97201
503-246-1934
Deon's Designs Originale
P.O. Box 125
265 Coast Highway 101
Waldport, OR 97394
503-563-5300
Deon DeLange, author of beading instruction books, video, kits, beads,
classes.
Diane's Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1803 W. Main Street
Medford, OR 97501
503-779-5139, Fax 899-8650
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Fusion Headquarters, Inc.
7402-B SW Macadam Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
503-245-7547, Fax 245-7145
Glass beads, glass fusing and bending.
Harlequin Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1016 Willamette Street
Eugene, OR 97401
541-683-5903, Fax 683-7883, 888-683-5903
e-mail: harle...@aol.com
Full-service bead shop specializing in rare and antique beads.
R. B. Howell
630 NW 10th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
Lots of beads, jewelry supplies, bridal stuff, and other craft supplies;
sold individually or in bulk.
Jewel Fair *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 892
Port Oroford, OR 97465
1-800-348-3108, Fax 541-332-3100 V/MC
Stoneware beads, Austrian crystal, chain, findings and more.
Looking Glass Beads *Mail Order also*
283 E. Main Street
Ashland, OR 97520
503-482-7000, Fax 482-7700
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Nelson The Rocky-Feller, Inc.
1509 W. 6th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97402
541-687-8100
Beads, faceted gems, silversmith supplies, lapidary supplies.
Original Bard
28 N.W. Coast Street
Newport, OR 97365
Hours: M-Sat. 11:30AM-7PM., Sun. Noon-5PM.
Owner: Jeanne Boardman Bard, aka Bead Lady
Vintage beads, European beads and stringing materials; also
has a Beadwork Gallery.
Out of the Blue
P.O. Box 834
Ashland, OR 97520
503-488-2191
Kathleen Kuzmitz
Beads, ancient to contemporary.
Rainbow Bead Company *Retail and wholesale*
P.O. Box 82566
Portland, OR 97282-0566
503-774-1401 (phone and fax)
Beads, glass, Toho antiques 11/o, 15/o, 15/o hex, 8/o bugles.
Rock-N-Wood Shop
2309 N.W. 98th Lane
Redmond, OR 97756
503-548-1952 (phone and fax)
*By Appointment Only*
Beads, cabochons, rough rock, turquoise.
Lewis C. Smith's Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
& Tools
1414 W. 8th Street
Medford, OR 97501
541-772-0432, Fax 772-7671
Full-service bead shop.
Specialty Wholesale
313 Broadalbin
Albany, OR 97321
503-926-9332
Discount store full of beads, jewels, buttons and sewing supplies.
Sypolt Glass Art *Retail and Wholesale*
927 SW Oak Street
Grants Pass, OR 97526
541-476-7217
Lampwork beads and jewelry.
Tierracast Findings
P.O. Box 241
Aurora, OR 97002
503-678-2926, Fax 678-2927
e-mail: tie...@teleport.com
Findings - sterling silver, gold fill, 14kt gold, niobium; pewter charms,
ear posts, clasps.
Tika *Retail and Wholesale*
Bill Boss & Julie Joynt
P.O. Box 82697
Portland, OR 97202
503-771-8949, Fax 777-0935
Beads, ancient Dzi, agate, glass, coral, Tibetan carn and turk.
Unicorn Beading Supply Co. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
4326 SE Woodstock, #390
Portland, OR 97206
Universal Synergetics (UniSyn) *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 2840
Wilsonville, OR 97070-2840
503-625-2323, Fax 625-4329 V/MC
Online catalog at http://www.beadcats.com
Hours: M-F 10AM-4PM *By Appointment Only*
Czech cut, hex, antique, seed beads size 11 - 24/o, pressed glass beads,
bugles, supplies for beading, books and videos, classes.
Voyages in Time *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
8793 W. Evans Creek Road
Rogue River, OR 97537
503-582-0611 (phone and fax)
Venetian mille fiori glass beads.
PENNSYLVANIA
The Bead Game *Mail Order also*
20 W. Bridge Street
New Hope, PA 18938
215-862-2324, 1-800-820-0130
Hours: M-Thurs. 12(noon)-5PM, Friday and Sunday 11AM-6PM, Saturday 11AM-7PM.
Glass beads, Japanese, French & Czech seed beads, classes.
The Bead Mine
1205 E. Carson St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203-1228
412-381-8822
Beads at Hicksville *Mail Order also*
332 N. Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-399-7551
Unique and imported beads, tools, findings, classes.
Beadworks
225 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-413-2323, Fax 413-2211
website: http://www.beadworks.com
*I have been to this store and it is great! They have friendly, helpful
people, hordes of beads and great findings, they also have books and
offer classes, too!
Libby Brink/Bright Shadow
R.R. #1 Box 165B
Hunlock Creek, PA 18621
717-256-7835, Fax 256-7717
Continuous nylon filament thread resin coated, wonderful for hand or
loom beading. Free samples upon request.
City Zen Cane
1714 N. Mascher Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Cochran's Crafts
845 Willow Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-392-1685, Fax 392-1687
Glass and metal beads, findings, books.
Earth Rhythms
516 Penn Avenue
West Reading, PA 19611
610-374-3730
Hours: M,T,W,F 10AM-6PM, Thurs. 10AM-7PM, Sat. 10AM-4PM.
A combination ethnic drum and percussion store and bead store.
Have been in business for 2 years now. Have a good selection of quality
beads, basic jewelry making classes, some seed bead classes, a polymer
clay club and classes. And they're real friendly and a fun place to spend
some time. Sometimes you get to hear drumming while you bead.
Eclectic Etc. Beads & Jewelry Supplies *Complete Online Catalog for
P.O. Box 10 Easy Ordering*
Willow Grove, PA 19090-0010
215-658-1711, Call Toll Free 1-888-SHOP-ETC
e-mail: acah...@netreach.net
Web Site: http://www.eebeads.com
No minimum order.
Paper Catalog costs $2.00, coupon included for refund. Online catalog is
free and is kept updated monthly.
A little bit of everything...specializing in selling smaller amounts for the
jewelry designer. Selection includes kits, seed, ceramic, glass, metal,
semi-precious and plated beads as well as findings and other supplies.
Fine Art Beaded Jewelry
97 Croton Road
Wayne, PA 19087
amy.r....@den.mmc.com
Foreign Bazaar
1902 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-567-3025, Fax 567-3146
Hours: M - Sat. 10AM-6:30PM, closed Sunday.
Glass, crystal, semi-precious and seed beads, sold loose or by the strand;
findings, stringing materials, tools, back issues of Bead & Button magazine.
Gudebrod Inc.
P.O. Box 357
Pottstown, PA 19464
610-327-4050, Fax 327-4588
Bead stringing supplies.
Hagstoz, T.B. and Son, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
709 Sansom Street *Retail and Wholesale*
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-922-1627, Fax 922-7126, 1-800-922-1006
Hours: Closed Saturdays.
14k gold and sterling silver findings, semi-precious beads, silver
beads, and lapidary supplies and equipment.
History International *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
424 S. Craig St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Retail: 412-681-4884, wholesale: 412-681-8815, 1-800-816-2663
Fax for both: 412-422-8177 V/MC/COD
Hours: M-F 11AM-6PM
Web site: http://craftvillage.pgh.net/~hi
Minimum order: $35, all orders under $100 will have $5.00 handling fee
added, a $5.00 credit will be given on faxed orders. Quantity discounts.
Old White Hearts, 108 Skull beads, Pumtek, Fancy bone strands,
Bone hair pipe, leather cord.
The Kind
132 W. Gay Street
West Chester, PA 19380
610-344-9225 (phone and fax)
Beads, gemstones, findings, supplies, classes.
They also have a shop in Virginia Beach, VA.
Lilies of the Field
8 E. State Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-348-8355
Hours: M-W 10AM-6PM, Thurs. 10AM-7PM, Fri.-Sat. 10AM-10PM, Sun. 11AM-5PM.
Combination boutique and bead store. Not a very big selection of beads,
some Bali, mostly gemstones, moderate prices. Beads displayed in small jars,
difficult to view and easy to knock over.
MDC Industries Inc.
Collins & Willard Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19134-3299
215-426-5925, Fax 426-8277, 1-800-682-1311
e-mail: csc...@mdcindust.com
Beads, lapidary equipment.
Nancy's Things
117 Heathercroft Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
412-452-7225
*By Appointment Only!*
Beads, findings, finished jewelry.
Larry Paul Casting, Inc.
740 Sansom Street, Suite 410
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-928-1644, Fax 574-1943
e-mail: lp...@aol.com
Custom casting in platinum, 10-24 karat colored golds, sterling silver,
and bronze. Silicone & rubber molds, custom wax design.
Stevie Didn't Do It *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
3466 Rt. 973 East
Cogan Station, PA 17728
Home studio producing polymer clay beads.
Sunshine Bead Company
194 Castle Shannon Blvd.
Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
412-561-6404
The Venerable Bead
P.O. Box 360
Paoli, PA 19301
Wale Apparatus *Mail Order also*
400 Front Street/P.O. Box D
Hellertown, PA 18055
610-838-7047, Fax 838-7440, 1-800-334-9253
Hot glass and cold glass bead-making tools and supplies, classes.
RHODE ISLAND
Alrin Mfg. Co., Inc.
414 Silver Spring Street
Providence, RI 02904
401-351-8100, Fax 401-351-5821
Easy Mounts, jewelry findings, mountings, silver findings.
And the Beadz Go On...
530 Main Street
East Greenwich, RI 02818
401-885-6180
Fashion and fimo beads, naturals, charms, classes.
The Beads
3988 Main Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
401-635-2878 (phone and fax)
e-mail: pgri...@edgenet.net
"All your bead needs including classes and repairs."
Beadworks
The Brick Market
227 Goddard Row
Newport, RI 02840
401-846-1440, Fax 849-0110
And
290 Thayer Street
Providence, RI 02906
401-861-4540, Fax 861-6670
website: http://www.beadworks.com
Beads, findings, books and tools.
National Cast Products Company
69 Bath Street
Providence, RI 02908-4806
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 6107
Providence, RI 02940-6107
401-421-8182, Fax 421-8279
Gold, silver, bronze, brass, pewter, nickel silver, zinc, aluminum;
silicone, rubber, metal molds. All castings delivered stripped of
fire scale.
Rhode Island Bead and Components
1031 Plainfield Street, Suite 9 & 10
Johnston, RI 02919
401-464-4411, Fax 464-4124
Cast beads, charms, clasps and more.
Splendid Loon Studio *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Barbara Briggs
726 Tuckertown Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-789-7879
e-mail: slss...@aol.com
Handmade porcelain beads.
Unit Tool Co.
101 Venturi Avenue
Warwick, RI 02888
401-781-2647, Fax 781-0680
Catalog available.
Findings.
Valley Metal Stampings
166 Valley Street
Providence, RI 02909
401-861-3000, Fax 421-9396
Findings.
Waliga Imports & Sales Inc. *Retail and Wholesale*
1467 Atwood Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
401-272-6777, Fax 274-0920
Beads, findings.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Beadniks
Hilton Head, SC
803-689-2323
Hours: M - F 10AM-4PM, Sat. 10AM-2PM.
Beckham's Barn
1751 Kennerly Road
Irmo, SC 29063
803-781-3589
e-mail: jbec...@scsn.net
Beads, gems, lapidary equipment.
Tired Ted's Gems *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 2344
Lancaster, SC 29721
803-273-3402, Fax 273-3294
Samples $3.00
Antique lucite beads, glass beads, lapidary equipment.
SOUTH DAKOTA
BeadShoppe.com Alternastore
117 1/2 S Main # 5
Aberdeen, SD 57401
605-226-8016
ma...@beadshoppe.com
Sioux Trading Post, Inc. (TM) *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
415 6th Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
605-348-4822, Fax 341-6415, 1-800-456-3394
And
US 83, one block south of it's intersection with US 18
(across from Antelope Motel)
Mission, SD 57555
605-856-2380
These are retail shops, see wholesale bead catalogs for wholesale
purchasing.
Beads, Books, Tapes, CD's, Beadwork, Quillwork. Traditional &
Contemporary Indian Art.
TENNESSEE
American Pearl Company
6136 Cockrill Bend Circle
Nashville, TN 37209
615-350-6600, Fax 350-8522, 1-800-288-2877
Cultured American pearls, mother-of-pearl, natural abalone pearls,
natural conch pearls, and more.
Beads and Feathers
1060 World's Fair Park Drive
Knoxville, TN 37916
423-525-2323
Beads, supplies.
Blue Moon Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 6573
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
423-435-4703 (phone and fax)
*By Appointment Only!*
Classes, kits, seed beads, delicas, in-home appointments, and bead
parties.
Cindy's Crafts *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
2532 Elizabethton Highway
Route 5, Box 96
Johnson City, TN 37601
423-926-0050 (phone and fax)
e-mail: bead...@preferred.com
web site: http://www.angelfire.com/ct/cindycrafts/cindy1.html
Full line of craft items, specializing in seed beads and
jewelry making supplies. Over 200 colors of beads! Also
carries "tons of books".
Nomadic Notions *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
6157 E. Poplar
Memphis, TN 38119
901-767-9356
Full-service bead shop with classes.
U.S. Pearl Company Inc.
4805 Old Hickory Boulevard
Hermitage, TN 37076
615-391-0920, Fax 391-0922, 1-800-248-3064
American natural freshwater pearls, Chinese and Japanese freshwater
pearls, Japanese cultured pearls, Pearl Rivers strands, freshwater
mother-of-pearl, wedding pearls.
TEXAS
Ambeadextrous
Al Janelle
4329 Sendero Drive
Austin, TX 78735
512-892-0204, Fax 892-4192
Glass beads, beginning & advanced lampworked glass beadmaking classes.
Amigo's
P.O. Box 720024
McAllen, TX 78504
210-687-1813, Fax 687-2037, 1-800-752-0046
Beads and costume jewelry.
Austin Bead Shoppe
2102 S. Lamar
Austin, TX 78704
512-448-2323
Beads of wood, horn and shell.
Bead Connection
914 Hall Street
Seabrook, TX 77586
713-474-2003
Owner: Linda Collins
Hours: Tue.-Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 12:00(noon)-5PM
(Located halfway between Houston and Galveston and close to Johnson Space
Center, NASA)
Beads, stringing supplies, tools, books, and findings. Classes available;
including glass bead-making with tools and supplies for beginners.
Bead It! *Mail Order also*
5032 Doniphan Drive
El Paso, TX 79932
915-587-5512, Orders only 1-800-657-0304
Full-service bead shop with classes.
The Bead Shop
2476 Times Boulevard
Houston, TX 77005
713-523-9350
Hours: M-Sat. 10:30AM-6PM
Rhinestones, chain, beads. Has re-stringing services and classes.
Bead Traders *See also SS Traders in bead catalogs FAQ*
8811 Westheimer, #104
Houston, TX 77063
713-789-5553
Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10AM-5:30PM
"Designers source for beads, components, supplies."
Beadworks *Will sell Wholesale to the trade*
7632 Campbell Road, #309
Dallas, TX 75248
214-931-1899, Fax 931-1883
website: http://www.beadworks.com V/MC/Discover
Loads of unique and unusual beads, Czech glass, seed and delica beads.
Linda Hoffman, Owner.
Las Canadas Trading Co. *Mail Order also*
The Bead Shop
2435 West Interstate 40
Wolflin Square
Amarillo, TX 79109
806-358-0562, Fax 373-2503
Beads, native craft supplies, Southwest gifts, classes.
Casa de Oro, Inc. *See also Wholesale bead catalogs FAQ*
4940 Gollihar
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
512-991-7054, Fax 992-9704
Beads, findings, tools, equipment and supplies, classes.
Celebration
108 W. 43rd
Austin, TX 78751
512-453-6207
Not exclusively a bead store, but does have a pretty good
selection of vintage glass, seed beads, and supplies.
Contemporary Glassworks
1615 Redway Lane
Houston, TX 77062-5414
281-286-1522
Beads, dichroic and glass; jewelry.
Dyer's Jewelry Tools *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
and Supplies
4525 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78751
512-451-5655
Full-service bead shop with lapidary tools and equipment.
Friendze *See HHH Enterprises Wholesale bead catalogs*
301 E. S. 11th Street
Abilene, TX 79602
915-672-3824, Fax 673-5435
And
324 Spanish Village - Coit & Arapaho
Dallas, TX 75248
972-866-6770, Fax 866-6771
And
133 Harwood - Harwood & Norwood
Hurst, TX 76054
817-514-7700, Fax 514-7701
And
14522 Brookhollow Boulevard
San Antonio, TX 78232
210-490-2716, Fax 490-2938
And
7006 University Suite 2
Lubbock, TX 79413
806-748-0785, Fax 748-0823
And
4612 Billingsley Suite 3
Midland, TX 79705
915-520-3777, Fax 689-6418
And
3440 Bell Suite. 318
Amarillo, TX 79109
806-345-9339, Fax 354-2404
And
1288 West Main, #207
Lewisville, TX 75067
972-221-1425, Fax 551-0862
e-mail: sa...@friendze.com
Web site: http://www.friendze.com
Beads, charms, findings, supplies, women's apparel.
Globe Union International Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1237 American Parkway
Richardson, TX 75081
972-669-8181, Fax 669-8639, 1-800-765-5339
Beads, semi-precious beads.
House of India *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
World Trade Center, #7953
Dallas, TX 75258
214-741-6133, Fax 741-6134, 1-800-527-7139
Gold, sterling, and gold-filled beads and findings.
Jewel Craft Supply *Mail Order also*
431 Isom Road, #103
San Antonio, TX 78216
210-349-3861, Fax 377-1045
Beads, supply, equipment, stones and findings, classes.
Nomadic Notions *See Bead Broker in WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
3010 W. Anderson Lane #B *Will sell wholesale to the trade*
Austin, TX 78757 *Sister Business is Artistic Imports*
512-454-0001
Hours: M-Sat. 10AM-7PM, Sun. 11AM-6PM
And
2426 Guadalupe
Austin, TX 78705
512-478-6200
And
309 N. Water Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
512-884-4490
And
5629 W. Lover's Lane
Dallas, TX 75209
214-351-1317
And
4634 Camp Bowie
Ft. Worth, TX 76107
817-737-3772
And
2711 Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77056
713-626-7333
And
5214 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-828-6270
Full-service bead shop with classes. V/MC/Discover/AmEx
Oriental Treasures *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
8206 Cornerwood Drive
Austin, TX 78717
512-244-2939, Fax 244-2980
Importers of glass, wooden, terra-cotta, bone, metal - brass, silver & gold
plated, and semi-precious stone beads; findings, charms, gem stones.
The Rock Barrell *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
13650 Floyd Road, #104
Dallas, TX 75243
972-231-4809, Fax 231-1260
Books, supplies, Gems & Minerals, African & North American trade beads,
metal "beads," seed beads, even baskets full of Chevrons! No Hairpipe, but
most everything else. Prices aren't special, but the selection is. In
plain terms, great selection, but sometimes high prices, so know what
you're buying.
Silver Express *Retail and Wholesale*
6222 Richmond Avenue, #470
Hourson, TX 77057
713-787-9898, Fax 787-9292, 1-800-737-9898
Silver beads, precious stones, earrings, jewelry, rings.
St. Cuthbert's Trading Post/Bead Company
2200 N. Yarbrough, #H
El Paso, TX 79925
915-593-7821
Imported beads and sterling silver jewelry, classes.
Suza Bead Company
Nancy Susaneck
3516 Highway 6 South
Sugar Land, TX 77478
281-980-9050
e-mail: Ns...@aol.com
Wide variety of beads including: delicas, seed beads, Czech glass,
Indian glass, African, art glass, sterling, gold-filled; findings and
supplies. Work space, instruction, classes and birthday parties.
Jayson Taurig Bros. of Australia
2901 North Henderson
Dallas, TX 75206
214-827-4371, Fax 827-4372
Opal beads.
Tesoros Trading Company
209 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
512-479-8341, Fax 479-0036, 1-800-926-6817
Milagros from Latin America. V/MC/Discover
WorldBeads (Beadworks) *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Village Arcade
2505 Amherst
Houston, TX 77005
713-526-8438
Beads, findings, books, fimo, classes.
UTAH
Artistic Jewelry & Lapidary *Mail Order also*
1110 S. Highway 89
Fruit Heights, UT 84037
801-451-2509
Sterling silver and 14 kt gold beads and buttons hand crafted on location;
beads and supplies.
Bead Connexion *Retail, quantity discounts*
Cottonwood Mall
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
801-278-1183
And
University Mall
Orem, UT 84058
Price List $1.00, catalog in progress. V/MC/AmEx
Specializing in semi-precious, sterling beads and jewelry, trade and
ethnic beads, glass, and Swarovski crystal.
Beadniks
1104 East 2nd South
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
e-mail: Bead...@aol.com
Beading kits and supplies.
Eagle Feather Trading Post
706 W. Riverdale Drive
Ogden, UT 84405
801-393-3991
Hours: M-Sat. 10AM-6PM. V/MC/Indian AmEx
Craft supplies & some beads, focus is Native American.
A Reason to Bead *Mail Order also*
1248 W. Edgeberry Drive
Murray, UT 84123
801-263-0462
*By Appointment Only!*
Japanese beads, delicas, classes.
Vantage Gems
5470 S. 4220 W.
P.O. Box 18665
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
801-966-2436
Beads, jewelry making supplies, lapidary equipment.
VERMONT
Beadniks
119 Main Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-257-5114, Fax 254-2320
Glass, plastic, metal, clay, old and new beads.
The Bead Outlet *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
161 S. Main Street *Retail and Wholesale*
Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-257-2461
Hours: *By Appointment Only*
Single beads, strands, sterling and gold-filled findings, semi-precious
beads.
Lucy Bergamini
Vitriesse Glass Studio
4 Andover Road
Box 23
Weston, VT 05161
802-824-4000, Fax 824-6644
Beautiful hand-blown glass beads, and sterling & gold blown glass
jewelry.
Earth Art *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
127 1/2 St. Paul Street
Burlington, VT 05401
1-800-656-8750, 802-658-8750
Stone, glass, crystal, bone beads, findings.
VIRGINIA
Arts Afire Glass Gallery
112 North Royal Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-838-9785, Fax 838-9787
Hours: M-W 10AM-6PM, Thurs.-Sun. 10AM-7PM.
This is a combined effort of Kate Fowle and Anne Durand.
Focus is on glass jewelry made by contemporary artists (currently 56, as
of October '95), but they also carry other glass works and some loose
beads (fancy, lampworked ones not seed beads, etc.)
Banana Tree
1223 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-836-4317
Hours: Daily 11AM-6PM.
Ancient beads, Thai & Indonesian silver beads.
The Bead Shop *Mail Order also*
10222 Warwick Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23601
804-591-0593
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Beadazzled
Tysons Corner Center
McLean, VA 22102
703-848-2323
Beads, findings, books, finished jewelry, classes.
See the Beadzip catalog in catalogs list for Beadazzled by
mail order.
The Beaded Lady
303 Atlantic Avenue, #206 - Debbe O'Day, Designer
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
804-425-3092
And
5517 Talon Court - Dawn O'Day Foster, Designer
Fairfax, VA 22032
703-503-9011
Unique, handcrafted beaded jewelry. Craft, specialty & home shows,
custom orders.
The Beaded Rabbit
2378 Branleigh Park Ct. - Katy Stidley
Reston, VA 22091
703-264-1684
And
833 Walker Road - Janet Flynn
Great Falls, VA 22066
703-759-2529
Beads Limited
1801 Belle View Boulevard, B-1
Alexandria, VA 22307
703-768-9499
Hours: M, T, W 10AM-6PM, Sun. 1:30PM-6:30PM
Glass, ethnic beads.
Blue Ridge Craft Shop
259 Ridge McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
804-293-2876
Beads, general lapidary and jewelry supplies, importers,
lapidary instruction.
Curiosities Rock Shop
4576-96 Pembroke Mall
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
804-497-7285
Beads, carved onyx, faceted gems, semi-precious beads,
gold and silversmithing, jewelry supplies.
East West DyeCom, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
5238 Peters Creek Road, Building B
Roanoke, VA 24019
540-362-1489, Fax 362-7425, 1-800-407-6371
e-mail: ew...@rbnet.com
Web site: http://www.roanoke.net/ewdc
Specializing in anodized aluminum! Aluminum rings, wire, sheets, tubes,
beads and dyes.
Frances' Stones
13101 Spring Run Road
Midlothian, VA 23112
804-739-3981
Beads, books, cabochons, faceted gems, jewelry.
Hillside Herbs
1710 Allied Street, Suite 35
Charlottesville, VA 22903
804-295-5547
Herb bead jewelry.
Juel's Beads and Adornments
7812A Richmond Road
Toano, VA 23168
(3 miles west of Williamsburg Pottery Factory)
757-566-2011, Fax 566-2040
Owner: Juel Duke
e-mail: bead...@widomaker.com
Hours: 10AM to 5PM Monday, Thurs, Fri & Sat, 2PM to 7PM Wednesday,
Closed Tuesday and Sunday.
Effective August 19, new store hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11AM-5:30PM
and by appointment.
Carries a wide variety of beads and books. Czech & Japanese seeds,
delicas and accent. Nymo in lots of colors, conso, soft-flex, thread
heaven. Quality tools. Sterling and niobium findings.
Newsletter that I plan on having out every 4-5 weeks with specials for
newsletter recipients only (#3 should be out in 2 weeks).
Has a small work space and plans to offer classes in the near future.
I primarily sell retail but have a frequent buyer program (10% off
supplies after $200.00) and will extend the benefit of that to
people who are passing through and identify themselves as in the
trade. Willing to negotiate on quantity purchases.
The Kind
230 21st Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23541
804-428-0186 V/MC/Discover
Specializes in unique beads, jewelry and exotic accessories.
They also have a store in West Chester, PA.
Lou-Bon Gems and Rocks
Lake Barcroft Plaza
6341D Columbia Pike
Bailey's Crossroads, VA 22041
703-256-1084
Semi-precious stone beads, metal beads and findings.
Moon Dust Beads
102 Cross Drive
Alexandria, VA 22302
more Beads
in Virginia Stained Glass Co.
(just off the Beltway - Exit 5 - Braddock Road West in Ravensworth
Shopping Center)
5250 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22151
703-425-4611
Hours: Mon-Fri 10AM-9PM, Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun Noon-5PM
Beads, stained glass, niobium, supplies; classes in bead techniques
and lampwork.
Packard's Rock Shop
13131 Midlothian Turnpike
P.O. Box 1060
Midlothian, VA 23113
804-794-5538
Beads, rocks, crystals, lapidary equipment.
St. Martin Studios
Lisa Stemmer-St. Martin
2125 Salt Kettle Way
Reston, VA 22091
703-860-4820
Star's Beads
139A Church Street, NW
Vienna, VA 22180
703-938-7018, Fax 698-7428(home)
Hours: Mondays 10:30AM-7PM, Tues.-Fri. 10:30AM-5PM, Sat. 10:30AM-4:30PM.
Extensive collection of beads, 26 beading classes.
Two Feathers
A Native American Store - owned and operated
101 Waters Lane
Dumfries, VA 22026
703-221-5622
Catalogs are available.
Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 10AM-6:30PM, Thur. 10AM-8PM,
Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-5PM.
Seed beads sizes 6/o to 15/o in many colors and finishes;
Czech beads 11/o, 12/o and bugles; Japanese seed beads 14/o
and 15 hex cuts; Japanese delicas, glass crow beads,fire
polished beads, white hearts, tile beads, chevrons, brass,
nickel, wood, and bone beads, heishi, supplies and more!
WASHINGTON (State)
Alexander's Bead Bazaar
920 NE 64th Street
Seattle, WA 98115-5538
206-526-8909
Alpha Supply *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1225 Hollis Street
Bremerton, WA 98310
1-800-ALPHA11 (257-4211), Fax 1-800-257-4244
Small showroom featuring facet machines and many types of gems, faceted gems,
findings (14k gold), beads, cabochons, supplies, tools.
Andre Glass: Handblown Beads and Jewelry
Tom Andre
P.O. Box 626
2241 Old Day Creek Road
Clear Lake, WA 98235
360-856-4518, Fax 856-6843
Catalogs and four bead sampler $5.00.
100 beads, $150.00, plus $6.00 S/H, C.O.D. $5.00.
The Artifactory *Retail and Wholesale to trade only!*
2806 E. Madison #2
Seattle, WA 98122
206-322-9233
Hours: Tue.-Fri. 12(Noon)-4PM, workshops on weekends, call for schedule.
Loose and packaged beads, artifacts, and old African trade beads.
B & B Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
14607 1st Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98168
206-246-2772, 1-888-246-2772
Japanese, Italian, French, Czech beads, findings & supplies.
Bead Bazaar
Fairhaven Marketplace
1001 Harris Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-671-5655, Fax 647-8183
Seed beads (5/0 - 14/0), semi-precious stone, Indian & Czech
glass, wood, bone, horn, porcelain and clay; books, tools,
findings; quantity pricing.
Bead Boppers *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
3924 S. Meridian
Puyallup, WA 98373
206-848-3880, Fax 848-1751, 1-888-848-3880
e-mail: bop...@prostar.com
Web site: http://www.ibrowse.com/boppers
Glass beads, findings, tools, wood beads, seed beads, classes.
The Bead Box
15 S. Wenatchee Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
509-662-5872
Rare and antique beads, classes.
The Bead Company
1605 Summitview Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
509-452-0989 (phone and fax)
Beads, pendants, findings, classes.
Bead Factory *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
440 E. 25th Street *Retail and Wholesale*
Freighthouse Square
Tacoma, WA 98421-1336
206-572-5529, Fax 575-2126, 1-800-282-8874
e-mail: markl...@aol.com
Findings, wire, tools, stringing materials & thousands of beads.
Bead Lady Designs
P.O. Box 1060
Freeland, WA 98249
206-221-8412
Solid maple bead looms. V/MC
The Bead Studio at *Mail Order also*
Great Expectations
630 Water Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
360-385-6131
Full-service bead shop with classes and jewelry studio by Lois
Venarchick.
Bead Village
1204 1st Street
Snohomish, WA 98290
360-568-9368
Beads and Beyond
25 102nd Avenue, NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
425-462-8992
Hours: M - Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sunday 11AM-3PM
Vintage Czech and German glass; seed, bugle, pony and delica beads,
Austrian and Czech crystal; cast charms; ss and gf charms, chain, wire
and findings, tools and supplies.
Beads Indeed! *Mail Order also*
2829 NW 58th Street
Seattle, WA 98107
206-784-6484
Hours: Wed. 1PM-7PM
Direct importer of beads and buttons, classes.
Beadwear Etc. *See also retail bead catalogs FAQ*
1339 Commerce Avenue, Suite 112
Longview, WA 98632
360-423-9010, Fax 423-9947
e-mail: beadwe...@tdn.com
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Beadwitched *Mail Order also*
3920 Sunnyside Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98103
206-632-7031
*By Appointment Only!*
Polymer bead-making workshops, hand-made polymer clay beads,
ethnic jewelry.
Beadworld *Mail Order also*
1028 NE 64th Street
Seattle, WA 98115
206-523-0530
Vintage glass, local artists' art glass, classes.
BeadWorx, Inc.
207 S. 174th Street
Spanaway, WA 98387
206-535-2924
Open 7 days a week.
Good selection of Czech. seed beads by the hank. Japanese Delica and
Japanese seed beads by the 8 gram bottle. Books, general supplies and
extensive classes. Shelly Ely & Vicki Souza - owners.
Berta's Beads
5 S. Wenatchee Avenue (Lobby)
Wenatchee, WA 98801
509-663-5025
Seed and bugle beads, finished jewelry, classes.
Black Heart Beads
12847 23rd Avenue, South
Sea-Tac, WA 98168
Blue Flame Studios
4830 Nettle Lane
Bellingham, WA 98226-9783
360-398-1212
Julie Clinton and William Stokes
Glass beads and buttons, paperweights and other glassware.
Blue Iris Beads
222 - 1st Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
253-852-8055
Hours: Tues-Fri 11AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-5PM, Closed Sun & Mon.
Owners: Kathryn & Robert Gard
Email: Beade...@aol.com
We specialize in new and vintage European glass beads. We offer hundreds of
colors of Czech seed & bugle beads, a wonderful selection of lampwork and
foil beads, Japanese Delicas, pewter charms, findings, bead stringing
materials, and an excellent selection of books! We are a full service store
offering classes as well as in-store design help. The store is very
organized, spacious, well lit, and is located in historic downtown Kent
amidst antique shops, specialty stores and great restaurants. No catalog at
this time, but we will mailorder.
CD Beads
2514 E. Spring Street
Seattle, WA 98122
Canyon Bead Company
5129 Evergreen Way
Everett, WA 98203
206-252-1751
Full-service bead shop.
The Country Bead Store
171 West Elmwood Lane
Toppenish, WA 98948
509-865-5388
Large selection of seed beads.
The Craft Emporium *Mail Order also*
1501 Pike Place, #415
Seattle, WA 98101
206-622-2219
Beads, findings, threads, cords.
Donna's Pottery & Beads
1909 Broadway
Everett, WA 98201
206-252-0509
Hours: M - F 10AM-5PM, Sat. 10AM-2PM.
Wide variety of beads, concentration in Native American.
Down Under Opal *Retail and Wholesale*
16323 1st Avenue, South
Seattle, WA 98148
206-241-0666, Fax 433-8116, 800-487-5304
e-mail: dmu...@sprynet.com
Beads, books, jewelry.
E-Z Knit and Fabrics
165 N. Main
Colville, WA 99114
509-684-2644, Fax 684-6659 V/MC/AmEx/Discover
Czech and antique seeds 6/o - 22/o, antique glass beads, supplies.
Eagle Ridge Trading Post
1075 W. Pioneer Way
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
360-675-5069
Beads, findings, crystals, books, fimo.
Empyrean Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
7129 34th Avenue, SW
Seattle, WA 98126-3301
206-937-4146, Fax 932-1332
e-mail: e...@ix.netcom.com
Web site: http://www.overpass.com/empyrean.html
Sammie Pullen, Owner.
*By Appointment Only!* V/MC
Specializing in seed beads 11/o and smaller. Also carry Czech, Japanese,
(including a variety of delica's), French and the antique Italian seed
beads down to size 22/o; antique size 11/o White Hearts.
Fire Design Beads *Retail and Wholesale*
2022 274th Street, NW
Stanwood, WA 98292
360-629-9100, Fax 629-6153
e-mail: fired...@tgi.net
website: http://www.tgi.net/firedesigns/
Glass beads.
Focused on Beads *Mail Order Only*
16 E. Main Street
Auburn, WA 98002
206-630-7431 (phone and fax)
e-mail: tar...@halcyon.com
Web site: http://www.halcyon.com/tarold (in progress)
Delicas and hex cuts.
Forks Craft Supply *Mail Order also*
The Bead Store
P.O. Box 1130
122 Sol Duc Way
Forks, WA 98331
360-374-6129
Glass, stone, shell, horn beads, and buttons, beading supplies.
Imagine That!
19840 E. 7th Avenue, NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
360-779-3345
Bae...@tscnet.com
Vintage beads and findings.
Island Beads and More *See also WHOLESALE Bead Catalogs,
3016 78th Avenue SE Hands of the Hills*
Mercer Island, WA 98040
206-232-8121, Fax 236-9009 V/MC
Retail storefront for Hands of Hills (Duangporn & Steve Dunning)
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Julienne's Beads
1915 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
360-694-8282
*This is a retail storefront, will sell wholesale TO THE TRADE*
Beads, supplies, books, findings, classes.
MB Imports
2442 NW Market Street, #350
Seattle, WA 98107
206-782-5915
Marilyn Berg
Hours: Wed. 10AM-3PM, or by appointment.
Unusual beads and pendants.
The Magickal Gardaen
14605 Bothel-Everett Highway
Mill Creek, WA 98012
206-338-9017
And
Everett Mall
Everett, WA
206-355-8694
Antique and collectible trade beads and crystals
Main Street Beads
1831 E. Main Avenue
Puyallup, WA 98372
206-841-7323
Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10AM-5PM, Sat. 10AM-4PM
Beads, supplies, classes.
Maltby Bead
8731 Maltby Road
Maltby, WA 98290
(Off Highway 522 at Maltby Road/Paradise Lake Road.)
206-402-1849 (phone and fax) Accepts major credit cards.
Web site: http://www.maltby.com
Hours: Tue.-Fri. 11AM-5PM, Sat. & Sun. 9AM-5PM
Features Swarovski crystal, Czech, Italian, Guatemalan, Chinese,
Ethnic, Trade, Porcelain, Seed, Lamp and sterling beads.
Vendor for Nordstrom.
Monsoon *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
4536 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
206-633-2446, Fax 634-2420, 1-800-621-1293 (US/Canada)
e-mail: mon...@writestff.com V/MC/AmEx
Samples available to the trade, call or write for info.
Glass beads, size 11 seed beads, 6/0 Pony beads, #3 bugle beads and
imported seed, bugle, and pony beads from Taiwan.
Northwest Passage *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1335 NW Mountain View Road
Silverdale, WA 98363-9419
360-377-9849
Native American crafts, supplies, beads, feathers, waxed linen,
classes.
Olive Glass
Route 2, Box 3196
Lopez Island, WA 98261
360-468-2821
Handblown glass.
RD Designs *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
2442 N.W. Market Street, #308 *Retail and Wholesale*
Seattle, WA 98107
206-783-3195 (for catalog requests and messages, Please leave
name, address and phone number. Evening calls taken until 10PM
Pacific time.)
e-mail: rdde...@wolfenet.com
Web site: http://www.wolfenet.com/~rddesign/Rddesign.htm
Hours: By Appointment Only
Precious and semi-precious stone beads: ruby, emerald, sapphire,
amethyst, garnet, tourmaline, moss agate, soapstone. Glass beads
from India.
Rings & Things (Retail Store) *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
714 W. Main
River Park Square
Spokane, WA 99201
509-624-8949, Fax 624-0187
And
(Wholesale Warehouse)
214 N. Wall, Suite 990
P.O. Box 450
Spokane, WA 99210-0450
509-624-8565, Fax 838-2602, Orders only 1-800-366-2156
e-mail: pol...@rings-things.com
Web site: http://www.rings-things.com
Excellent selection of findings, some Fimo, some beads.
Shipwreck Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
2727 Westmoor Court, SW *Retail and Wholesale*
Olympia, WA 98502
360-754-BEAD (2323), Fax 754-2510, 1-800-950-4232 ORDERS ONLY!
e-mail: be...@shipwreck.com
web site: http://www.shipwreck.com/
Hours: 10AM-6PM 7 days a week.
A contributor informed me that anyone can order at wholesale/distributor
prices from Shipwreck without a tax ID or business license.
Sound City Bead *Retail and Wholesale*
1311 NE 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98105
206-633-5650 (phone and fax) V/MC
European glass, swarovski crystal, Japanese seed beads, Czech charlottes,
Metal, horn, bone, and sterling beads and findings.
TSI, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
101 Nickerson Street
Seattle, WA 98109
1-800-426-9984, 206-282-3040, Fax 281-8701
Findings, gold & silver craft supplies, exotic beads, fimo and
supplies.
Worldbeads (Beadworks) *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
233 Broadway East
Seattle, WA 98102
206-323-4998 (phone and fax)
And
98 Virginia Street
Seattle, WA 98121
206-441-7022
A contributor informs me that it is cheaper to order wholesale
from the U.S. than to buy in Canada at wholesale. If your order
is less than $50, they will add a $4.00 service fee, but it's worth it.
Ya Ta Hai
711 S. 48th Street
Tacoma, WA 98408
206-471-0458
Young Accessories, Inc.
902 NW 49th Street
Seattle, WA 98107
206-782-1661
WEST VIRGINIA
Beads N More
314 High Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
304-291-2110
Beads, custom-designed jewelry, classes.
WISCONSIN
Alice's Bead Company
3352 S. Indiana Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53207
414-481-9198, Fax 481-9999
e-mail: Wryt...@aol.com
Polymer clay people beads.
Burnie's Rock Shop
901 E. Johnson
Madison, WI 53703-1622
608-251-2601
Hours: M & F 10AM-9PM, T & Thurs. 10AM-6PM, Sat. 9AM-5PM.
Semi-precious stone beads, Austrian crystal, findings.
Catching On/Planet Bead *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
714 N. Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53303
414-223-4616, Fax 321-6120
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Eclectica
337 West Broadway
Waukesha, WI 53186
414-896-0919
Hours: Tues.-Fri. 11AM-6PM, Sat. 11AM-4PM
Beads, Czech and glass.
International Beadtrader *Retail and Wholesale*
2107 N. Prospect Avenue *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-224-0555, 1-800-805-BEAD (2323) Orders Only!
Czech seed beads, semi-precious stones, findings.
Knot Just Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
8000 W. National Avenue
West Allis, WI 53214
414-771-8360 V/MC
Delica and 11/o Japanese seed beads, vintage glass, semi-precious stone.
Maresco's Craft King
Variety Faire Shopping Center
12750 W. Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53005
414-781-9660
Huge craft store that carries a good selection of beads.
Midwest Beads
17700 W. Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045
414-781-7670
e-mail: Midws...@aol.com
Alice & Gary Lauber, Owners
Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun. 11AM-3PM
Extensive collection of Austrian crystal beads, including many
vintage and out-of-production pieces. Lampwork beads, mainly
Czech but also Venetian and Japanese. Japanese miracle beads,
Czech pressed glass, German and Austrian pendants, some made
especially for the shop.
Tropic Jewel
449 State Street
Madison, WI 53703-2069
608-256-4442
Hours: M - Sat. 9AM-5PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-5PM
Beads, findings and helpful sales staff.
Turtle Island Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
124 Third Street
Baraboo, WI 53913
608-356-8823, Fax 356-5800
Seed, glass, bugle beads and Hairpipe; leather, books, findings.
WYOMING
Eloxite Corp. *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
806 Tenth Street *Retail and Wholesale*
Wheatland, WY 82201
307-322-3050, Fax 322-3055 V/MC
Beads, cabochons, supplies, findings, lapidary supplies.
The Hole Works *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 3200
80 W. Broadway
Broadway Shops
Jackson Hole, WY 83001
307-733-7000, Fax 733-7076
Full-service bead shop.
Morning Star Indian Gallery *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 2343
1236 Sheridan Avenue
Cody, WY 82414
307-587-6577
Native American craft supplies, buckskin, books, beads, looms.
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Information in this list came from Ornament mag., Bead and Button mag.,
The Bead Society of Greater Washington newsletter, Lapidary Journal,
and The Book of Beads by Janet Coles and Robert Budwig.
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Copyright (c) 1994 by Marianne F. Vaughn, all rights reserved.
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