Wholesale Bead Catalogs list
Marianne Vaughn
Part 5 of 6
The following is a list of catalogs that sell beads and tools at
wholesale prices. Anyone with more info on catalogs listed here
or catalogs not listed here should e-mail me at 'mva...@clark.net.'
For anyone who cannot download this entire list due to character/line limits
with your newsreader, try the ftp site: anon ftp ftp.clark.net/pub/mvaughn;
or the new web site: http://webcom.com/beadsrce/; if you still can't
get it, please e-mail me at 'mva...@clark.net'.
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Bead & Beading Supply Sources - Wholesale Catalog and Mail Order
created: 94.12.03
last update: 96.12.31
Split from Bead Catalogs FAQ: 10/16/95
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WHOLESALE (to the trade unless otherwise indicated)
A.R.C. Traders Inc.
P.O. Box 3429
Scottsdale, AZ 85271
800-528-2374 (US and Canada), Fax 602-946-9089
Catalog free to the trade! V/MC/AmEx
Manufacturers of beads and findings, in sterling, and gold-fill.
Abeada Corporation
1205 N. Main Street
Royal Oak, MI 48067-1364
810-399-6642, Fax 399-1920, 1-800-521-6326
e-mail: abe...@aol.com
Hours: M-F 10AM-5PM (eastern time)
Catalog is free.
Beads semi-precious, freshwater & cultured pearls, 14K, goldfilled,
sterling silver beads and findings; over 1800 different items.
African Accents Wholesale *See also bead shops FAQ*
Artifacts, Accessories and Beads
7955 Silverton Avenue *Wholesale to the trade only*
San Diego, CA 92126
619-566-6649, Fax 566-8612, 1-800-52-AFRICA(23742)
e-mail: afric...@earthlink.net
Web site: http://www.africanaccents.com
Color catalog is free, with trade credentials.
Paul Segal, owner.
All African beads, mostly antique, plus sand caste, cowbone batiks,
ashanti brass pendants, coptic crosses, bone pendants. Finished
African jewelry, including Zulu daisy chain assortments, beaded
masks and belts. Heishi from both Kenya and Ethiopia in brass,
copper, and silver; available in necklace length too. Old Cowrie
shells, original Christmas beads (small/large/elastic chokers and
matching bracelets. All beads purchased in Africa by the owner.
John Haigh
Ahenzi Beads
130 Strongrove Hill
Bath Road, Hungerford
Berks RG17 0SJ
(44)1488 686 260, Fax (44)1488 686 261
e-mail: jo...@theforge.demon.co.uk
Direct importer and wholesaler of powder glass beads from Ghana,
West Africa, 30 designs all made by Michael Asumadu.
AMBUSH *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 144 *Wholesale and Retail*
Worcester, MA 01613
Catalog $3 w/samples, refundable with purchase.
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
Web site: http://www.beads2u.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).
Annie's Wholesale Showroom *See also bead shops FAQ*
10 Tower Office Park, #504
Woburn, MA 01801
617-932-6626, 1-800-4ANNIES(426-)6437
Catalog is free to the trade.
Beads, stringing materials, silver and gold-filled findings, semi-precious
stone beads. V/MC/AmEx
Arizona Gems *See also bead shops FAQ*
& Minerals, Inc. *Wholesale*
6370 East Highway 69
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
520-772-6443, or 772-6476, Fax 772-1602
And
22025 North Black Canyon Hwy.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
602-780-4903, 1-800-356-6903
Call or write for catalog.
Glass and silver beads, silver and 14k gold findings, sheet silver,
lapidary tools and equipment, silversmith supplies, classes.
Artgems Exporters, Inc. *Wholesale*
P.O. Box 12610
Scottsdale, AZ 85267
602-951-0032, Fax 991-1005
Color catalog is free.
Semi-precious & precious stone beads, beggar beads, points,
donuts, spheres, eggs & various agate items.
Artistic Imports/Bead Broker *Sister company to Nomadic Notions*
213 S. Lamar, Suite 200
Austin, TX 78704
512-472-4490, Fax 472-8718
Hours: M-F 9AM-6PM
Catalog is free, please write for catalog. V/MC/Discover/AmEx
Anodized aluminum carnival beads, Peruvian, ceramic stoneware beads.
Assortments available at discounted prices. Will pay shipping on
orders over $100.00.
B & J Rock Shop *See also bead shops FAQ*
14744 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO 63111
314-394-4567, Fax 394-7109 V/MC
Catalog $3.00, refundable with purchase.
Bally Bead Company *Wholesale Only!*
2304 Ridge Road
Rockwall, TX 75087-5101
214-771-2992, Fax 722-1979, 1-800-543-0280
Catalog $4.95, refundable with purchase. V/MC/Discover
Austrian & Czech crystal, seed, copper beads & findings, Indonesian silver,
Heishi, semi-precious (beads and shapes), Milagros, fetishes, sterling silver
charms, supplies, findings (SS, GF, plated).
Bama Beads *See also bead shops 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
Catalog is free to the trade w/S.A.S.E.
Beads from around the world, classes and hands-on jewelry instruction.
'Bead Care Packages' (c) available. V/MC/AmEx/Discover
Bead Broker *Wholesale catalog for Nomadic Notions*
213 S. Lamar, Suite 200
Austin, TX 78704
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 3278
Austin, TX 78764
512-472-4490, Fax 472-8718
Catalog $3.00.
Peruvian, Indian glass, earth beads and anodized aluminum charms and
findings.
The Bead Company
6655 Delmar Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63130
314-862-3345
Hours: T - F 11AM-6PM, Sat. 10AM-7PM, Sun. 1PM-5PM. Closed Monday.
Call for wholesale price lists.
Major credit cards accepted.
The Bead Connection *See also bead shops FAQ*
Arizona, Inc. *Wholesale and Retail*
La Plaza Shoppes
6538 B E. Tanque Verde Road, Suite 120
Tucson, AZ 85715
520-885-3020, Fax 885-7950
Catalog $2.00.
Good supply of beads, components, findings, classes, Newsletter.
The Bead Factory *See also bead shops FAQ*
440 E. 25th Street
Freighthouse Square
Tacoma, WA 98421-1336
206-572-5529, Fax 575-2126, 1-800-282-8874
e-mail: markl...@aol.com
Color catalog $2.00, refundable with purchase.
Metallized beads, Indian glass, leather (.5mm - 2mm), German silver,
gold & copper wire, findings.
The Bead Outlet *See also bead shops FAQ*
161 S. Main Street *Wholesale and Retail*
Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-257-2461
Hours: *By Appointment Only*
Catalog is free.
Single beads, strands, sterling and gold-filled findings, semi-precious
beads.
Beada Beada *See also bead shops FAQ*
4262 N. Woodward *Wholesale and Retail*
Royal Oak, MI 48073
810-549-1005, Fax 549-4610, Orders only 1-800-826-5697
Fax or write for catalog.
Semi-precious, pearls, glass, findings.
Beadbox, Inc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
10135 E. Via Linda, Suite C 116
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
602-451-4563, Fax 451-1014, 1-800-BEADBOX(232-2369),
Fax 1-800-B4BEADS(242-3237)
e-mail: bea...@worldnet.att.net
Catalog $3.00, $5 refundable with purchase.
The Janet Coles Collection; incredible beads and findings
from over 30 countries. *NOTE: Will now take phone orders!*
Beaded Toucan *Wholesale showroom, by appointment*
1504 Lampard Road
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
e-mail: tou...@pacificrim.net
360-378-5180, Fax 378-5138, 1-800-851-5853 V/MC
Catalog is free, includes cord sample card, no minimum.
Importer/Distributor specializing in stringing materials and findings
such as woven cotton .8mm-2.3mm; 3 ply and 5 ply waxed linen; braided
polyester, artificial sinew, 4 ply waxed polyester, and hemp as well as
beads.
The Beadery *Wholesale to the trade*
Craft Products
P.O. Box 178
Hope Valley, RI 02832
401-539-2432, Fax 401-539-2598
Write for catalog and distributor list.
All manner of plastic beads, stones and cabochons; metallized beads,
children's beads, novelty shapes, color change and glow-in-the-dark
beads, made in the USA.
Beadman Enterprises
2531 Duffy Road
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
Catalog $3.00, refundable with purchase.
#1 Toho beads 11/o, 10/o, 7/o, 15/o, Hex, 13/o cuts, findings, other beads.
Beads Beads
1214 Magnolia, #102
Corona, CA 91719
909-270-0686, Fax 714-650-1025
And
949 N. Tustin Avenue
Orange, CA 92667
714-639-1611, Fax 639-1479
Catalog $2.00.
Discounts available to wholesalers. V/MC/Discover
Beading supplies and artifacts.
Beads and Pieces *Wholesale*
P.O. Box 70218
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
408-446-0356, Fax 446-0577, 1-800-652-3237
Color catalog $4.00, refundable with purchase.
Philippino beads.
Beads by Mail - Renee Foxx *Wholesale and Retail*
196 Valley Street
Pembroke, MA 02359
1-800-572-7920
E-mail: bead...@world.std.com
Minimum order: $15.00
Specialties: unusual glass; seed beads; semiprecious beads;
Oriental carvings & accents; findings; instructional kits.
Beads Especially For You *See also bead shops FAQ*
451 E. 58th Street, Suite 2282 *Wholesale Only!*
Denver, CO 80216
303-298-9655, Fax 296-3085
Free price list available with tax I.D.
Semi-precious stones, African trade beads, Czech glass, pearls,
heshi, fetishes, findings, charms.
Beads Forever *See also bead shops FAQ*
3522 SE Hawthorne *Wholesale Only*
Portland, OR 97214 V/MC
503-230-BEAD(2323), Fax 235-7690, 1-800-232-3968
Call or write for catalog.
Glass, bone, horn, metal, silver, findings, charms.
Beads Galore International Inc.
2123 S. Priest, #201
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-921-3949, Fax 921-7549, 1-800-424-9577 V/MC/AmEx
Owner: Bernie Lawitz.
Catalog $5.00, refundable with purchase.
Hours: M - F 9AM-6PM, Sat. 9AM-5PM, Sun. 9AM-4PM.
Semi-precious, many foreign beads, crystal beads, seed beads,
glass beads, all kinds of beads! Findings (14K and gold filled).
A reader recently informed me Beads Galore will sell retail and often
just don't ask for a resale number, they just want you to meet their
$30.00 *initial* minimum order.
BeadWorks Canada (WorldBeads USA)
126 W. 3rd Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia
V5Y 1E9
CANADA
604-876-6637, Fax 876-3317
Color catalog (62 pg.) $10.00 + tax, $10.00 + $3.00 postage
to Wholesale U.S. customers.
Berger Specialty Company, Inc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
413 E. 8th Street *Wholesale and Retail*
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-627-8783, Fax 680-9743
Barry Rubin, President
e-mail: MFV...@prodigy.com
Catalog is free.
Unique, unusual, common beads, pearls, jewels, rhinestones, etc.
Bhens Products, Inc. (Sandaga) *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
1231 Broadway *Wholesale only*
New York, NY 10001
212-532-6821
e-mail: ab...@aol.com
Catalog is free. V/MC/AmEx/Discover
"Everything needed to make jewelry at low prices."
Big Stone Beads *See also bead shops FAQ*
& Findings, Inc. *Wholesale to the trade ONLY!!*
Regency Square Tower
6222 Richmond Avenue, Suite 401
Houston, TX 77057
713-783-1855, Fax 783-8080, 1-800-733-1313
And
1181 Broadway, 5th floor
New York, NY 10001
212-779-9888, Fax 779-9896, 1-800-926-0008
Catalog $5.00, refundable with purchase.
Semi-precious, momo, brass, cloisonne, bone, porcelain,
clay, white metal, glass, plastic, metallized beads, cabochons.
Findings (14K, gold filled, sterling, gold plated, silver plated,
nickel plated).
Black Star Trading Company *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 22511
Flagstaff, AZ 86002
520-526-2671, Fax 526-5609
Catalog available with tax id number.
Handmade mogul silver beads.
Boca Loca Beads *See also bead shops FAQ*
844 Broad Ripple
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-254-1860
Send $1.00 for wholesale flier and price list
Direct importers of Peruvian beads.
Bovis Bead Co. *See also bead shops FAQ*
4500 E. Speedway, Suite 67 *Wholesale to trade/public*
Tucson, AZ 85712
520-318-9512, Fax 318-0023
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 13345
Tucson, AZ 85732
Catalog $5.00, not applied to purchase, prepaid only, no credit cards!
Imported and Antique beads, findings, glass and seed beads; listed in
Ornament magazine. Large selection, but sometimes "high", high prices
are due to special materials (i.e., lots of gold metal flake, and some
materials imported from many other countries).
Capilano Rock & Gem *See also bead shops FAQ*
1406 Pemberton Avenue *Wholesale to the trade only!*
North Vancouver, BC
V7P 2S1
604-987-5311, Fax 987-5303
e-mail: lcr...@freenet.vancouver.bc.ca
Catalogs for beads/stones and findings are free, tools catalog $5.00,
when ordering catalogs, please specify Canadian or US.
Beads (stone and other materials), jewelry supplies, cut stones.
Caravan Beads *See also bead shops FAQ*
Wholesale/Consulting/Catalog Inquiries
449 Forest Avenue
Portland, ME 04101
207-761-2503, Fax 874-2664
e-mail: car...@mainelink.net
and car...@caravanbeads.com
Web Site: http://www.mainelink.net/caravan/
and http://www.caravanbeads.com
Catalog is free w/trade credentials.
Wide selection of beads, findings, tools & more; classes.
The Cargo Hold, Inc.
P.O. Box 239
Charleston, SC 29402
1-800-845-6964 Orders only!, Fax 803-722-1377
Catalog $3.00, 40-pages.
Greek leather, Irish waxed linen, and other stringing materials.
Casa de Oro, Inc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
756 Caddo Street *Catalog is Wholesale Only*
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
512-991-7054, Fax 992-9704
Catalog $5.00, refundable with purchase.
Beads, findings, tools, equipment and supplies, classes.
Chevron Trading Post *Wholesale only, tax i.d. number required*
& Bead Company
2915 Byington Circle
Tallahassee, FL 32303
1-800-881-2323,904-562-5503, Fax 904-562-4526
e-mail: Bead...@aol.com
Web site: http://tally.gulfnet.com/advertisers/chevron_bead/
Catalog $2.00, if you mention you found out about them on the
Internet, they'll send it to you for $1, until their new catalog
comes out.
Color catalog of old world trade beads, working on supplements
for special beads such as vintage glass.
Chimera Glass Works *See also bead shops FAQ*
1520 Merry Oaks Court *Wholesale only*
Tallahassee, FL 32303-3661
904-385-6480
Color catalog $3.00, refundable with purchase.
Contemporary lampworked glass beads.
The Clay Factory of Escondido
P.O. Box 460598
Escondido, CA 92046-0598
619-741-3242, Fax 741-5436, Orders only 1-800-243-3466
Catalog $3.00.
Minimum order: $25.00, If you pre-pay, they will pay shipping.
Large amounts of Cernit, Pro-Mat, Sculpey 3, Granitex
and Formello. *No credit cards!*
Contemporary Beads & Castings, Inc.
114 Wilkins Avenue
Port Chester, NY 10573
914-939-6833, Fax 937-5884
e-mail: in...@pendant.com
web site: http://www.pendant.com
Catalog & samples $6.00.
Base metal beads, charms and pendants in assorted plate finishes.
Imported polymer clay, handpainted ceramic, hand blown glass beads.
Copper Coyote Beads, Ltd. *See also bead shops FAQ*
9430 E. Golf Links, #286 *Wholesale only*
Tucson, AZ 85730
520-722-8440, Fax 886-5214
e-mail:copper...@prodigy.com or Emer...@aol.com
Web site: http://www.coppercoyote.com - visit their website for retail
locations.
Price list $2.00.
Importers of Japanese seed beads, designers of Bead Design
Graph paper.
Creative Beginnings
475 Morro Bay Boulevard
Morro Bay, CA 93442
1-800-367-1739
Catalog is free.
Minimum *initial* order: $75, all following orders $25.
Brass charms, finished and unfinished.
Creative Castle *See also bead shops FAQ*
2321 Michael Drive *Wholesale and Retail*
Newbury Park, CA 91320
805-499-1377, Fax 499-7923
Catalog is free, has lots of neat kits.
Seed beads, antique, Peruvian, metal, crystal, fimo, beading supplies,
jewelry kits, classes.
Sara Creekmore Glass
P.O. Box 1106
Magdalena, NM 87825
505-854-2912, Fax 854-2910
Catalog $3.00.
Fused dichroic glass, beads, runes, charms, and bowls.
DaBeads
547 N. Euclid
Oak Park, IL 60302
708-386-6542
*By appointment only!*
Catalog $4.00, send copy of resale tax ID number and a business card.
Beads from around the world, old & new.
Diamanti, Inc.
2316-A Sarah Lane
Falls Church, VA 22043
703-849-8463
Wholesale price list $1.00
Hand-painted Peruvian beads.
Discount Bead House *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 186 *Wholesale and Retail*
The Plains, OH 45780
614-797-3153, 1-800-793-7592
e-mail: aa...@seorf.ohiou.edu
Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10:30AM-5:30PM (Eastern time)
Catalog $2.00, if you mention that you saw/heard about them from the Internet
they will send you the catalog for free. *Have to write for the catalog!*
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.
E&W Imports, Inc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
4023 W. Waters Avenue *Retail, Wholesale, Mail Order*
Tampa, FL 33614 *Wholesale to public, outside Florida*
813-885-1138 (phone and fax)
e-mail: ru...@IntNet.net
Hours: M-F 9:30AM-4PM, Sat. 10AM-2PM V/MC/Discover/AmEx
Catalog $2.00.
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.
Eagle International
1335 Bennet Drive, #109
Longwood, FL 32750
407-339-2633
e-mail: RGup...@gnn.com
Hours: Monday - Wholesale Alley, Webster 6AM-1PM Eastern time,
T - Fri. 9:30AM-5:30PM Easter time.
Catalog is free.
Minimum order $50.00.
Hairpipe, metal, horn & bone beads, hand-crafted leather animals,
waxed cord, and glass beads.
Earthstone Company *See also bead shops FAQ*
112 Harvard Avenue, #54
Claremont, CA 91711
909-949-7616, Fax 949-7618
Catalog $5.00, to the trade.
Beads and supplies.
Earthstone, Inc.
16 W. 32nd Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10001
212-563-4990, Fax 563-0099, 1-800-999-0478
Catalog is free if requested by mail.
Semi-precious stones.
Eastern Findings Corp. *See also bead shops FAQ*
19 W. 34th Street *Wholesale*
New York, NY 10001
212-695-6640, Fax 629-4018, 1-800-EFC(332)-6640
Catalog $10.00, 140 pages, over 15,000 items. V/MC
Minimum order: $25.00, once $200 in purchases are made within one year,
catalog price is credited to your account.
Beads, charms, and findings.
Eloxite Corp. *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 729 L *Wholesale to the public*
Wheatland, WY 82201
307-322-3050, Fax 322-3055
Catalog $1.00. V/MC
Beads, cabochons, supplies, findings, lapidary supplies.
Elvee/Rosenberg, Inc.
11 West 37th Street
New York, NY 10018-6235
212-575-0767, Fax 575-0931
Good contact is John Mathieu 401-454-1480, Fax 401-454-0488
Minimum orders are in quantity.
Lots of great glass: Czech, lampworked; and plastic beads and faux pearls.
Empyrean Beads *See also bead shops FAQ*
7129 34th Avenue, SW
Seattle, WA 98126-3301
206-937-4146, Fax 932-1332
Website: http://www.eskimo.com/~mckeemb/empyrean.html
Sammie Pullen, Owner.
*By Appointment Only!*
Catalog $2.00.
Specializing in seed beads 11/o and smaller. Also carry Czech, Japanese,
(including a variety of delicas), French and the antique Italian seed
beads down to size 22/o; antique size 11/o White Hearts.
Equatoria
P.O. Box 225
2640 Del Mar Heights Road
Del Mar, CA 92014
1-800-995-9188
Catalog $2.00, with credentials, please write for catalog.
Refundable with purchase.
Fine replicas of folk artifacts from around the world, watch attachments.
Erso Handmade Beads and Clasps
Glenn Erso
7820 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
619-463-6644
Catalog $2.00, refundable with purchase.
Handwrought silver & gilded beads, findings, antique and traditional
South Asian reproductions.
Euro Tool *Wholesale only!*
11449 Randall Drive
Lenexa, KS 66215
913-338-3131, Fax 338-3144, 1-800-552-3131
e-mail: icon...@eurotool.com
web site: http://www.eurotool.com/eurotool.html
Lots o' beading tools and bead stringing supplies!
Lawrence Evans Costume Designs *Wholesale to the public*
46 Mine Run Road
Schwenksville, PA 19473
610-287-6583, or 610-489-0797
Call or write for free catalog.
Wholesale to the public rhinestones and accessories. Austrian flatback
rhinestones: Crystal, Crystal AB, Color, Color AB, 12ss, 20ss, 30ss.
Settings, rhinestone banding, bugle beads, teardrops, specialty stones
available.
Fetish Designs *See also bead shops FAQ*
Rt. 4, Box 61-H *Wholesale to the public*
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-988-1082, Fax 820-6409 V/MC
Send business size SASE for catalog.
Dichroic glass fetishes.
Fineline Studios, Inc.
P.O. Box 4318
306 1/2 S. Ridge Street
Breckenridge, CO 80424
303-453-2116, Fax 453-1377 V/MC
2 page color catalog with 50 sample beads $10.00. Prices start at
$200 per lb. of beads, minimum order 1 lb.
Handblown glass beads.
Frabels, Inc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
407 McGill Street, Suite 406 *Wholesale Only!*
Montreal, Quebec
H2Y 2G3
514-842-8561, Fax 842-6599, U.S. Toll-free 1-800-964-GEMS(4367)
e-mail: ster...@accent.net (will change soon)
Hours: M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM
Catalog $25.00, 200-pg. full color, $15 refundable with purchase.
Minimum Order: $50.00 V/MC
Jewelry making supplies, findings, beads, pearls, bridal supplies too.
Frantz Bead Company *Wholesale*
E. 1222 Sunset Hill Road
Shelton, WA 98584
360-426-6712, Fax 427-5866
Set of catalogs $6.00 includes Patricia Frantz beads, Indian bone &
glass beads, Thai silver, Italian glass beads. Beadmaker supply
catalog free.
Freedom Touch
P.O. Box 1593
Soquel, CA 95073
408-462-9204, Fax 462-0721, Orders only 1-800-707-3225
Catalog $2.00.
Minimum order: $50.00 V/MC
Amber, jade, Chinese turquoise, fine carvings, semi-precious stone beads,
bone, and more.
G JU HWA Bohemia
888 Brannan Street, #1200
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-626-5230, Fax 510-758-1374
Catalog and samples $5.00.
Austrian crystal, Czech glass, French beads, lampwork, fire polished beads,
silver foil and rose beads; findings.
The Garden of Beadin' *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 1535 *Wholesale and Retail*
Redway, CA 95560
707-923-9120, Fax 923-9160, 1-800-BEAD LUV (232-3588) Orders Only!
e-mail: be...@asis.com V/MC/Discover/AmEx
Color catalog is $3 if you're not in a hurry (bulk mail), $4.00 if you are
(first class).
Semi-precious, glass, seed, bugle beads and supplies. Also has great
bead sample cards!
Gem-O-Rama, Inc. *Wholesale and Retail*
Dept. OR
150 Recreation Park Drive
Hingham, MA 02043
617-749-8250, Fax 740-4786
Call or write for free wholesale catalog.
Beads, supplies, genuine stones, 14K gold, gold filled and sterling
silver.
Geo International
917 Main Street
Lander, WY 82520
307-332-6551, Fax 322-4256
Catalog $3.00, samples available. No minimum.
Beads, brass bells, leather strings, trade beads, bone, bugle beads,
bone and horn hare pipes.
Nancy Goodenough
P.O. Box 22684
San Francisco, CA 94122
415-759-5105
Call or write for wholesale catalog.
Cast dichroic glass beads, pins, earrings, pendants, cabochons.
Gordon's Gem & Minerals *See also bead shops FAQ*
1118 E. Wardlow Road
Long Beach, CA 90807
310-988-8836, Fax 988-8838, 1-800-594-9027
Call or write for wholesale catalog.
Beads, stringing supplies, books, cabochons, findings.
Allen H. Graef *Wholesale Only!*
- Dichroic Glass
3823 E. Anaheim Street
Long Beach, CA 90804
310-494-3823 (phone and fax)
Revised brochure with "Hot Test Results", color photos and a "Dichropat"
patterned dichroic glass sample: $3.00.
HHH Enterprises *See also Friendze shop in bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 390
Abilene, TX 79604-0390
915-672-8746, 1-800-777-0218, Fax 800-530-4235
e-mail: sa...@friendze.com
Web site: http://www.friendze.com
*If you request the catalog by e-mail, it is free!*
Catalog $5.00, refundable with purchase.
Beads, semi-precious stones, charms, chains, findings.
Hagstoz, T.B. and Son, Inc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
709 Sansom Street *Retail and Wholesale*
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-922-1627, Fax 922-7126, 1-800-922-1006
Call or write for catalog.
14k gold and sterling silver findings, semi-precious beads, silver
beads, and lapidary supplies and equipment.
Halstead Bead Inc.
Dept. 2
P.O. Box 2491
Prescott, AZ 86302
520-778-6776, Fax 776-1158, 1-800-528-0535 (DO NOT CALL 1-800# for CATALOG)
Catalog is free, 52 pages.
Minimum order: $50.00
Beads, crystal, cloisonne, seed beads, champleve, copper & brass,
Czech glass, 14K gold, sterling silver, oxidized copper, 14K gold
filled, Thai lead/nickel, east Indian glass, east Indian silver,
findings.
Hands of the Hills *See Island Beads and More in bead shops FAQ*
Duangporn & Steven Dunning
3016 78th Avenue, SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
206-232-4588, Fax 236-9009 V/MC
Catalog $5.00.
Thai/Khmer silver beads as well as beads and adornments from Chine and
S.E. Asia.
Hansa Corporation
3039 Lyndale Avenue, S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-821-1072, 821-1074
Color catalog $2.00.
Venetian glass, mosaic, mille fiori, chevron, fiorato, gold & silver
foil, adventurina, murrina, venetian trade, sommerson, lamp (gloss &
matt), venetian pony.
Hardies *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 1920 *Wholesale and Retail*
1270 W. Main Street
Quartzsite, AZ 85346
520-927-6381, Fax 927-4814, 1-800-962-2775
e-mail: AHAR...@aol.com
Catalog $3.00, refundable with purchase. V/MC/AmEx/Discover
Lampwork glass beads, beads, findings, pewter by the kilo, supplies, findings.
Hecho A Mano
P.O. Box 3164
La Mesa, CA 91944
619-463-4881, Fax 463-1377
Price list $1.00.
Unique ceramic beads, handmade in Guatemala.
Hetzel, Richard *See also California bead shops FAQ*
PO Box 4460 *Wholesale only*
Palm Springs, CA 92263
619-327-3882
Call or write for catalog.
Beads, cabochons, gems, findings, 14k gold findings, lapidary
and jeweler's supplies, mountings, pearls.
History International *See also bead shops FAQ*
424 S. Craig Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Retail: 412-681-4884, wholesale: 412-681-8815, 1-800-816-2663
Fax for both: 800-247-8385 V/MC/COD
Hours: M-F 11AM-6PM
Web site: http://craftvillage.pgh.net/~hi
Catalog is free *if* you send a 9"X12" double stamped SASE.
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 Hole Works *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 3200 *Wholesale and Retail*
80 W. Broadway
Broadway Shops
Jackson Hole, WY 83001
307-733-7000, Fax 733-7076
Catalog is free, 4 pages.
Full-service bead shop.
Hope-Franklin, Inc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
Running T Trading Company
1202 Iron Springs Road, #6
Prescott, AZ 86301
602-778-2739, Fax 778-3061
Call or write for catalog.
Beads, faceted stones, easy mounts, supplies, 14k findings.
House of Orange *See also bead shops FAQ*
Importers Ltd. *Retail and wholesale*
553 Hillside
Victoria, BC
V8T 1Y8
604-384-1117, Fax 604-479-8883
e-mail: orange @ islandnet.com
Catalog $20 (U.S. or Canadian), retail/wholesale, 200 pages in 3-ring binder,
$15.00 applied to purchase of $30 or more, within 30 days; overseas orders do
not receive the 3-ring binder.
No minimum, but there are quantity discounts
Direct importers of Czech beads, and glass, wood, horn, bone, sandalwood,
abalone, shell, semi-precious stone, sterling silver beads from around
the world; as well as findings, castings and stampings.
Hurricane Specialty Beads *Wholesale*
5709 Stuart Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-542-7499 (phone and fax), alt. fax 410-366-8317 (attention Hurricane)
e-mail: huri...@upx.net
web site: http://www.upx.net/~huribead
Color catalog $5.00, refundable with purchase.
Minimum Order: $75.00, additional discounts for orders of $2,000 and up.
Indian Jeweler's Supply Co. *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 1774 *Wholesale to the trade and Retail*
Gallup, NM 87305-1774
505-722-4451, Fax 722-4172, Orders only 1-800-545-6540
Catalogs are $6.00(US delivery, more for Non-US delivery),
$3.00 is refundable with purchase of $50 or more.
Prices are good, they go down as quantity goes up, like Fire Mountain Gems.
Good service, they have beads, findings and tools.
International Bead & Jewelry Supply
2826 Denver Street
San Diego, CA 92117-6125
619-233-6822
Color catalog and wholesale price list $2.00.
450 styles of camel bone, buffalo horn, olivewood, ceramic, glass, crystal,
metal, abalone, mother-of-pearl. Satin cord in a rainbow of colors, leather
lacing and all kinds of bells.
International Beadtrader *Wholesale and Retail*
3364 S. Broadway
Englewood, CO 80110
1-800-805-BEAD(2323), Fax 303-781-5390
Catalog $5.00.
Czech seed beads, semi-precious stones, findings.
International Crystal Co., Inc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
3213 W. Wheeler, #191 *Wholesale only*
Seattle, WA 98199
206-282-9606, Fax 284-1387
e-mail: Internatio...@jewelrysource.com
web site: http://www.jewelrysource.com/internationalcrystal/index.html
Catalog must be requested on letterhead or with tax id number.
Kenya Bags & Crafts, Inc. *Wholesale to trade/public*
P.O. Box 817
Sudbury, MA 01776
508-562-3614, Fax 562-4133, Orders only 1-800-336-3553
Catalog $3.00 please write for catalog, $5.00 refundable with purchase.
Brass & Copper Heishi, cowrie shells, seed beads & Wodaabe Christmas
bead strands, tribal artifacts, African jewelry, tribal beadwork,
wood & soapstone carvings.
Kikico Beads *Wholesale to the Trade*
P.O. Box 8353
Scottsdale, AZ 85252
1-800-484-9565 (ID# 0244), US Only, automated, Fax 602-953-2728
e-mail: The...@aol.com
Catalog is free, to the trade only.
Semi-precious stones, sterling, gold-filled, and supplies.
Lagnappe
2021 E. Lemon, Suite 1
Tempe, AZ 85281
602-968-0368
Color catalog and samples $3.00
Polymer clay beads.
William Lam and Co. *Wholesale Only!*
10 W. 64th Street, Unit 7B
New York, NY
212-354-3896, 1-800-847-0809
Catalog available with tax id. number.
Swarovski crystal and semi-precious beads.
Alexander Lee
P.O. Box 37042
Houston, TX 77237-7042
713-789-2564 (phone and fax)
Color Catalog $5.00.
Venetian beads.
Leekan Designs *See also bead shops FAQ*
93 Mercer Street
New York, NY 10012
212-226-7226, Fax 226-3419
Color catalog $5.00, with tax id number.
Beads, Asian folk arts, and antiques.
Margola Import Corp./ *See also bead shops FAQ*
Benmark Findings *Wholesale Only!*
48 W. 37th Street
New York, NY 10018
212-695-1115, Fax 594-0071
Color catalog $10.00, refundable with purchase.
Minimum order: $50.00. V/MC
Cabochons, Czech glass, metal, resin, wood, bone, rhinestones, acrylic,
jewels, findings.
Tony Masso Imports *Wholesale Only!*
5060 Shoreham Place, Suite 200-41
San Diego, CA 92122
619-453-6162, Fax 458-5863
Catalog $2.50, refundable with purchase.
*By Appointment Only!*
Czech glass beads, bronzed & solid metal beads in brass, copper &
bronze; 3-cut seed beads; pressed glass; 50 colors of 4mm tire polish
beads; "E" beads, rainbow, matte-rainbow, and iris colors; Italian
mosaic beads.
Mayer Import Co. *See also bead shops FAQ*
25 W. 37th Street *Wholesale Only!*
New York, NY 10018
212-391-3830
Hours: M-F 9AM-5PM.
Color catalog $10.00, 52-pages.
*No credit cards, minimum purchase $50.00.*
Large quantities of beads, rhinestones, glass jewels, mirrored jewels,
cabochons, pearls, cameos, etc.
McBride & Associates *See also bead shops faq*
2670 Seminole Circle *Wholesale and Retail*
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-427-2631
Call or write for catalog.
Dichroic glass beads.
Milagros Y Mas
P.O. Box 6971
Albuquerque, NM 87197
505-890-3337
Catalog $4.00, with trade credentials.
Silver jewelry, charms, pendants.
Mill Hill Publications *Wholesale ONLY!*
P.O. Box 1060
Janesville, WI 53547
1-800-447-1332
Hours: M - F 8AM-4:30PM
Catalog $3.00, refundable with purchase, please write for catalog.
Seed beads (antique, frosted, crayon colors, petite & bead mini-pak),
pebble beads, bugle beads by the packet. Also has Mill Hill publications,
some Counted Glass Bead Ornament kits, Buttoned & Beaded kits, Beaded
Bracelets, and other Mill Hill items.
Mode International *Wholesale Only!*
of New York, Inc.
1465 51st Street
Brooklyn, NY 11219
718-435-7320, Fax 435-7316, 1-800-MODE(6633)-527
e-mail: 1033...@compuserve.com
Color flier and price list free with resale number.
Bohemian glass jewelry and beads; handmade zebra beads, handmade
flower beads, fire polished, fancy glass and Druk beads.
Monsoon *See also bead shops 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
Catalog is free, to the trade. 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.
James A. Murphy & Son, Inc.
1879 County Street
P.O. Box 3006
South Attleboro, MA 02703
508-761-5060, Fax 761-4580, 1-800-422-3237
Primarily wholesale, but will sell to anyone who buys the minimum of
1 gram per style of bead.
Metal beads in brass, sterling silver, 14/20 gold fill, and 14 karat.
"Thousands of styles and variations."
The Mykonos *Wholesale to the trade only*
P.O. Box 8669
Boston, MA 02114
617-227-6767, Fax 227-5282
Call to discuss first orders.
Imports from Greece; nickel, brass, gold plate, pewter patina,
bronze patina, leather cord, ceramic beads.
Mythmakers Components
Nancy J. Young
11416 Brussels NE - BB
Albuquerque, NM 87111
505-299-6108, Fax 299-2238
Catalog $3.00.
Petroglyphs and spirit guides in sterling silver or bronze.
Natural Touch *Wholesale and Retail*
P.O. Box 855
San Anselmo, CA 94979
415-257-4104, Fax 721-0603
Send $10 for sample pack.
Beads, textiles, primitive art, masks, jewelry.
Nesting Heart
P.O. Box 527
Indianola, WA 98342
360-290-8348
Color catalog with samples $4.00
High quality polymer clay beads.
Nina Designs
P.O. Box 5766
Santa Fe, NM 87502
1-800-336-NINA (6462), 505-982-1214, Fax 982-1321
Web site: http://www.nets.com/nina
Catalog $5.00, refundable with purchase. V/MC
Handmade sterling silver and carved beads, charms, findings, and 20-22K
gold and gold plated beads.
M. Nowotny & Co. *Wholesale to the trade only*
8823 Callaghan Road
San Antonio, TX 78230
210-342-2512, 1-800-950-8276 V,MC
Price list $2.50, refundable with purchase.
Minimum order: $50.00, $10 charge for orders under $50.
Semi-precious stones, bone hair pipe, trilobytes, porcupine quills.
OCB Trading Post *See also bead shops FAQ*
657 E. Arrow Highway, #M *Wholesale and Retail*
Glendora, CA 91740
818-914-0306
Hours: T - Sat. 10AM-7:30PM, Sun. 10AM-5PM, closed Mondays.
Catalog is free; cost of postage (via airmail from California) for overseas
buyers. Can get catalog via e-mail by writing to cat...@ocbtp.com.
Seed beads sizes 6/o-13/o, Charlottes, Crow, bone, glass, and horn beads;
Native American jewelry, crafts, books, and supplies, Native American beadwork
classes.
Oriental Crest, Inc.
6161 Savoy Drive, Suite 837-L
Houston, TX 77036
713-780-2425, Fax 789-3169, Orders only! 1-800-367-3954
Color catalog is free, with trade credentials; 32-pages and quarterly
newsletter; also ask about 10th Anniversary Special offer.
Importer, wholesaler, designer, manufacturer.
Semi-precious (shapes, chips, & nuggets), fresh water pearls, cloisonne,
Peruvian & Venetian glass, metallized plastic beads. Arizona, Chinese
Turquoise beads and components. Carved stone beads and pendants. Amber.
Ethnic jewelry, Biwa pearl jewelry, heart and crystal point jewelry.
Ottoman's Inc.
One Spring Street
Newmarket, NH 03857
603-659-4640, Fax 659-7369, 1-800-869-9134
e-mail: Ottom...@aol.com
Call or write for color catalog.
Greek ceramic, pewter, alphabet, and glass beads; silver findings,
leather, cords, hemp, twine.
Out on a Whim *See also bead shops FAQ*
121 East Cotati Avenue *Retail and Wholesale-to the trade*
Cotati, CA 94931
Fax 707-664-8353, 1-800-BEAD111 (232-3111)
Catalog is free.
Japanese and Czech seed beads, glass beads, Austrian crystal,
semi-precious stones, findings and supplies.
Palo Pacifica Beads *See also California bead shops FAQ*
316 A Centre Street *Wholesale and Retail*
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 *New Address!*
904-321-0536
Wholesale catalog, no price listed.
Direct importers of India glass and Malaysian horn, bone and woods.
Paramita Designs, Inc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
246 Fifth Ave., Suite 201 *Wholesale to the Trade Only*
New York, NY 10001
212-576-1868, Fax 576-1872
Catalog is free, with tax id. number. V/MC/AmEx
e-mail: mm...@aol.com
Direct importer of cloisonne beads and stone accent pieces.
Peninsula Bead & Supply *See also bead shops FAQ*
5166A Moorpark Avenue *Wholesale and Retail*
San Jose, CA 95129
408-253-1928, Fax 253-6652
Catalog $5.00.
Hours: M-F 11AM-7PM, Sat. 11AM-6PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-5PM.
Austrian crystal, horn, bone and metal beads.
Pennylane Beads *Wholesale and Retail*
P.O. Box 327
Suisun City, CA 94585
707-864-3515, Fax 864-0802
Color Catalog $2.00, refundable with purchase.
Minimum order: $50.00
International beads, glass, horn, bone, silver.
The Peruvian Bead Company *See also bead shops FAQ*
1601 Callens Road *Wholesale and Retail*
Ventura, CA 93003
805-642-0952, Fax 642-0986, Orders only 1-800-333-PERU (7378)
Catalog $2.00.
Peruvian beads and charms. Pacific Silverworks is also at this location,
for catalog call 805-650-2082.
Picard African Imports *See also bead shops FAQ*
9310 Los Prados Lane
Carmel, CA 93923
408-624-4138, Fax 626-4172 V/MC
Color catalog $4.00, 34 pages.
Czech glass beads, African trade beads, other foreign beads.
Pikes Peaks Rock Shop *See also bead shops FAQ*
431 Forest Edge Road *Wholesale*
Woodland Park, CO 80863
1-800-347-6257
Catalog is free, with tax id number.
Semi-precious stone beads, minerals.
John Porentas *Wholesale*
1374 King Avenue
Columbus, OH 43212
614-488-BEAD(2323), Fax 488-5941
e-mail: bea...@cave.net
web site: http://beadman.cave.net
Catalog available on request, confidential.
Naturals, ethnic metals, European glass, Moroccan matte glass beads,
North-African cast metal motifs, European crystal, vintage Japanese
glass.
Primitive Earth *Wholesale*
4907 8th Avenue S.
Gulfport, FL 33707
813-321-2486 (phone and fax), 1-800-777-0038 (phone and fax)
e-mail: be...@gte.net
Catalog $3.00, with copy of tax id, do not call, please write!
Fimo beads, discs, and blocks; metal castings and jewelry.
Priya Imports *Wholesale Only*
7001 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 412
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
810-851-3400, Fax 851-3402, 1-800-869-9240
Hours: M - F 10AM-5PM
Free price list with trade credentials.
Minimum order $100.00.
Rhinestone rondels, semi-precious, precious, pearls, glass, precious metal,
and Bali & Indian silver beads; findings, supplies.
They have a simple selection and good prices.
Quest Beads & Cast, Inc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
49 W. 37th Street, 16th Floor *Wholesale only*
New York, NY 10018
212-354-0979, Fax 354-0978
e-mail: mro...@aol.com
Catalog and samples $5.00. V/MC
Manufacturers lead-free pewter charms, beads, and components.
RD Designs *See also bead shops 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
Hours: By Appointment Only
Catalog $1.00, produced quarterly, quantity discounts of 10-20%.
Precious and semi-precious stone beads: ruby, emerald, sapphire,
amethyst, garnet, tourmaline, moss agate, soapstone. Glass beads
from India.
Rainbow Imports
20632 N. 36th Drive
Glendale, AZ 85308
602-581-5464, Fax 516-1945, 1-800-34BEADS(23237)
Call or write for catalog.
Minimum order: $50.00, all orders COD without credit approval.
Discounts: 5% off orders of $500 or more, 10% off orders of $1000 or more.
Fimo beads and pendants, enamel charms-necklaces, nickel findings
and charms, assembled jewelry, supplies.
Reactive Metals Studio, Inc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 890 *Retail and Wholesale*
Clarkdale, AZ 86324
602-634-3434, Fax 634-6734 (24 hours), 1-800-876-3434 (good in USA only!)
e-mail: reac...@sedona.net
Catalog is free. 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 Refiner's Fire *Retail and Wholesale to the trade*
P.O. Box 66612
Portland, OR 97290
1-800-790-6869 (US Only), 503-775-5242 V/MC
web site: http://www.teleport.com/~dmast/glassbeads.html or
http://www.teleport.com/~lgoertz
Glass beads, "Beads and Beyond" video.
Rings & Things *See also bead shops FAQ*
(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
Catalog free via bulk mail, $5.00 via First Class mail, $2.00,
refundable with purchase.
No minimum order, but they charge $4.00 on orders under $50.00.
Good for smaller orders or varying colors of Fimo, they have 2 oz. blocks
of Fimo, also have good service and prices.
Rio Grande *See also bead shops FAQ*
4516 Anaheim Avenue, NE *See also The Bell Group*
Albuquerque, NM 87113
1-800-545-6566
e-mail: blu...@riogrande.com
web site: http://www.riogrande.com/
Catalog $10.00.
Tools, equipment and supplies for jewelry manufacturing.
River Gems and Findings *See also bead shops FAQ*
6901 Washington NE - Dept. C136 *See also The Bell Group*
Albuquerque, NM 87109-4490
1-800-443-6766, Fax 800-648-3499, local phone 505-345-8511
Catalog without business license $10.00, with business license
free, 500+ pages, B&W, quantity discounts.
Findings (gold-filled, silver & base metal), mountings, chains,
raw materials, stringing supplies, gemstones and beads.
George Rodriguez
1636 N. Chuenga Boulevard, Suite 207
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Wholesale from home, wholesale catalog available.
Roessler Glass *See also bead shops FAQ*
102 South Street, 3rd Floor *Wholesale*
Boston, MA 02111
617-426-4705
Call or write to Joyce Roessler for free wholesale jewelry catalog or
bead pricelist. Samples (2oz.) $20 plus $3 S&H.
Handblown glass jewelry and beads.
Round World Beads *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 11353 *Shop is wholesale to the public*
Portland, ME 04104 *Catalog is wholesale to the trade*
1-800-211-5319, Fax 207-871-8962 V/MC
Catalog is free.
Royal Case & Display *See also bead shops FAQ*
19611 State Route 9, SE *Wholesale to the trade only*
Snohomish, WA 09290-5327
1-800-227-0299, Fax 800-251-2493
Bernie and Georgia McMillan, owners
Hours: M-F 9AM-5PM
Catalog $3.00.
"Everything jewelry goes in or on." Boxes, display cases, bead boards,
neck forms, etc.
Russell's Trees and Treasures *See also bead shops FAQ*
27911 North Street *Wholesale*
North Liberty, IN 46554
219-289-7448
Call or write for catalog.
Beads, bead stringing supplies; Gem Trees and gem tree supplies.
San Francisco Arts & Crafts *See also California bead shops FAQ*
1592 Union Street, #174
San Francisco, CA 94123
707-935-6756
Catalog $3.00, retail and wholesale (Wholesalers must have Tax ID!)
Mail order, trade shows and West Coast Bead Society sales.
Specialty Czech glass beads: pressed glass, seed,
bugle, and fire polished beads; and Bali silver.
Marvin Schwab *See also bead shops FAQ*
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/
Color catalog $3.00, 40 pages, refundable with purchase.
Beads, findings, and supplies.
Seaside Traders *Mail Order Only*
1729 Unice Avenue North
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
e-mail: evell...@aol.com
Price list is free.
Minimum order: $50.00, C.O.D. or prepay; shipping free for orders over
$150.00 (except 1st or 2nd day).
Wholesale source for beads, glass crow in matte/glossy, bone, and horn
beads. Sales rep will call on you if requested locally.
ShadowDance *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 1175
Trinidad, CA 95570
707-677-1644
Catalog $5.00, includes samples if ordered by mail.
Colorful porcelain amulets and talismans. Motifs are drawn from global
spiritual symbology and natural world.
Shepherdess *See also bead shops FAQ*
2802 Juan Street, #14 *Wholesale and Retail*
San Diego, CA 92110
619-297-4110, Fax 297-9897
e-mail: bead...@aol.com
Japanese beads and many threads, over 100 different classes
offered every 4 months.
Shipwreck Beads *See also bead shops FAQ*
2727 Westmoor Court, SW *Wholesale and Retail*
Olympia, WA 98502
360-754-BEAD (2323), Fax 754-2510, 1-800-950-4232 ORDERS ONLY!
Hours: 10AM-6PM 7 days a week.
Catalog $4.00.
Imported beads, findings, glass and seed beads.
Singaraja Imports
P.O. Box 2321
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
508-693-4165, Fax 693-4121
Catalog $3.00.
Silver and glass beads, Bali beads.
Sioux Trading Post, Inc. (TM) *See also bead shops FAQ*
415 6th Street *Wholesale and Retail*
Rapid City, SD 57701
605-348-4822, Fax 348-9624, 1-800-456-3394
And
US 83, one block south of it's intersection with US 18
(across from Antelope Motel)
Mission, SD
605-856-2380
Catalog $2.00. Resale number for wholesalers.
Beads, Books, Tapes, CD's, Beadwork, Quillwork. Traditional &
Contemporary Indian Art.
Sound City Bead *Wholesale and Retail*
1311 NE 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98105
206-633-5650
Price list available.
European glass, swarovski crystal, Japanese seed beads, Czech charlottes,
Metal, horn, bone, and sterling beads and findings.
South Pacific Wholesale Co. *See also bead shops FAQ*
Rt. 2, P.O. Box 249 *Wholesale*
East Montpelier, VT 05651
1-800-338-2162 (good in Canada), Fax 802-223-4044
e-mail: sop...@aol.com
Catalog is free.
Minimum order: $25.00
Their first love is semi-precious stone beads, which they carry a nice
selection of, as well as sterling and goldfilled beads and findings, beading
silks and tools, some reference books, limited glass beads, finished jewelry
items, etc. Good return policy, all major credit cards, and the customer
service is always *wonderful*.
Joseph P. Stachura Co., Inc.
Dept. O
435 Quaker Highway (Route 146A)
Uxbridge, MA 01569
508-278-6525, Fax 278-9458
Catalog is free, with trade credentials.
Cabochons; faceted stones; saltwater, freshwater & cultured pearls;
findings, tools, diamonds, fine stone carvings.
TBF, Inc.
P.O. Box 80126
Phoenix, AZ 85060
602-392-0806, Fax 392-0816, 1-800-492-0806 Orders only!
Color brochure and price list are free. Fimo.
Tarnov Company *See also bead shops FAQ*
605 Park Avenue *Wholesale only*
Arcata, CA 95521
707-822-5658, Fax 826-1712, 1-800-511-2944
Web site:
http://www.northcoast.com/unlimited/product_directory/tarnov/Welcom.html
Catalog is free if you tell them you saw them on the internet.
Austrian crystal.
Trader Rose
P.O. Box 429
Alachua, FL 32615-0429
904-462-7580, Fax 462-7839
Wholesale Catalog on letterhead request, include tax ID number.
Chinese turquoise, bone & wood carvings, specializing in handmade
silver beads and clasps.
Unicorn Beading Supply Co. *See also bead shops FAQ*
4326 SE Woodstock, #390 *Retail and Wholesale*
Portland, OR 97206
Catalog $2.00, refundable with purchase.
Universal Synergetics *See also bead shops FAQ*
(UniSyn)
P.O. Box 2840
Wilsonville, OR 97070-2840
Wholesale 503-625-7168, Fax 625-4329
Hours: M-F 10AM-4PM
Online catalog at http://www.beadcats.com V/MC
Seed bead size 11 - 24/o, pressed glass beads, colored nymo,
supplies for beading, books and videos.
The Wandering Bull, Inc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 1075
247 S. Main Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
508-226-6074, Fax 226-4878
e-mail: EFX...@prodigy.com
Catalog $2.00, refundable with purchase.
Beads and craft supplies for Native American projects.
Elizabeth Ward & Company *See also bead shops FAQ*
4218 Howard Avenue
Kensington, MD 20895
301-897-8311, Fax 897-3225
Catalog $2.00.
Semi-precious stone, Czech glass, fetishes, findings.
Watch Us, Inc. *Wholesale Only!*
500B Monroe Turnpike, Suite 351
Monroe, CT 06468
203-736-0127, Fax 735-2891, Orders Only! 1-800-4WATCH US(92-8248)
Hours: M-F 9AM-5PM EST
Catalog $5.00, refundable with purchase.
Watch attachments, closures, and faces; charms.
Watson's Jewelry
Kimberly A. Watson
316-B Vairo Boulevard
State College, PA 16803
814-231-8854
e-mail: wbe...@aol.com
Call, write or e-mail for info about the catalog/price list.
Fancy glass beads, semi-precious chips and shapes, Czech glass seed and
bugle beads, African glass trade beads, ss and gf findings, Swarovski
Austrian crystals.
Wind River
10765 Cushdon Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90064
310-470-1974
Price list on request.
Semi-precious, natural beads, silver.
World Wide Imports *Wholesale Only*
Division of Imex International
9974 Scripps Ranch Boulevard, Suite 295
San Diego, CA 92131
619-271-7667 (phone and fax)
e-mail: worl...@ix.netcom.com
web site: http://emporium.turnpike.Net/~WORLDWIDEIMPORTS/ann.html
Hours: M - F 9AM-5PM, Sat. 12PM (Noon)-5PM.
Call, write, or e-mail for price list.
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Topaz (Sky and London), other cut stones.
Sells by the piece, unless in quantities, then by the carat.
Yosuf International, Inc.
Corporate Office & Main Showroom
2707 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 190
Dallas, TX 75207
214-638-3222, Fax 638-3327, 1-800-527-7559
Write or call for free catalog, with trade credentials.
All kinds of beads and findings.
Donna Zalusky *Retail and Wholesale, e-mail orders too*
Donna's Designs - Lampworked Glass Beads *See also bead shops FAQ*
3142 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
202-328-6735
e-mail: donna...@aol.com
*By Appointment Only*
Color bead page and price list $2.50 by mail, $2 at the shop.
Minimum $250 for wholesalers.
Hand lampworked glass beads, custom jewelry, studio time available;
private lessons.
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Information in this list came from Ornament magazine, The Bead Society of
Greater Washington newsletter, Bead and Button Reader Source Guide, the
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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This FAQ may not be distributed for financial gain.
This FAQ may not be included in commercial collections or compilations
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