Retail Bead Catalogs
Marianne Vaughn
Part 5 of 7
A great source of Bead info is the Bead Nfobase from the folks to do the
Bead Bugle, check it out! http://www.nfobase.com
The following is a list of catalogs that sell beads and tools at
retail 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' and I will happily e-mail
you the list in two parts or whatever way you can read it.
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Bead & Beading Supply Sources - Retail Catalog and Mail Order
created: 94.12.03
last update: 98.1.14
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RETAIL (Listed Alphabetically by vendor name)
550 Silver and Supply *See also bead shops 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
Catalog on website.
Color chart for Czech seed beads can be ordered for $1.00.
Seed beads size 10 - 13/o, bugle beads, findings, tools, metals.
A & G Beads *See also California bead shops FAQ*
14425 1/2 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
818-784-4442
Catalog is free. It is strictly findings at the moment, still working
on the beads catalog. Quantity discounts.
Glass & plastic beads, pearls, rhinestones, metal stampings,
findings, supplies.
AMB Jewelry Designs
P.O. Box 15006
Scottsdale, AZ 85267
Price list is free.
Beads, findings, cut stones, supplies.
Alcyone Corporation
http://www.alcy.com
e-mail: ri...@alcy.com
Online bead supplies: semi-precious stone beads, thread, findings.
Alpha Supply *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 2133
1225 Hollis Street
Bremerton, WA 98310
360-373-3302, Fax 377-9235, 1-800-ALPHA11 (257-4211) or 1-800-257-4244
Catalog $5.00, $10 refundable with purchase of $25.00 or more.
Findings (14k gold), beads, cabochons, faceted gems, supplies, tools.
Amber Treasure *See also California bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 99103
Emeryville, CA 94662
510-547-8660, Fax 547-8772
Catalog $4.00.
Amber beads and cabochons, fossils, and silver jewelry.
AMBUSH *Mail Order Only!*
P.O. Box 144 *Retail and Wholesale*
Worcester, MA 01613
Fax 508-756-2802
e-mail: AMBU...@aol.com
Catalog: $5.00, refundable with purchase.
Minimum Order: $25 retail; $100 *INITIAL* Wholesale, $50 thereafter,
resale number required.
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).
Anne M. Bush - owner.
Arrow Springs *See also California bead shops FAQ*
Donna & Craig Milliron
4570 Tennessee Drive
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
916-677-9482 (phone and fax)
Call or write for catalog.
Fused glass, lampworked, raku and pate de verre beads.
Art au Natural
International Bead & Jewelry
P.O. Box 6707
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33932
813-463-3026
Price list $1.00.
Mail order and trade shows only.
Art To Wear
5 Crescent Place South
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
813-867-3711, Fax 867-4211
Hours: M - F 10AM-5PM, closed for month of July.
Catalog/price list $1.00, quantity discounts.
Minimum order: $15.00. V/MC
Semi-precious stone beads, Swarovski crystal, tools. Findings, including:
gold filled and sterling silver from 2mm-16mm in a variety of shapes and a
good selection of 14k gold findings.
B & B Beads *See also bead shops FAQ*
14607 1st Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98168
206-246-2772, 1-888-246-2772
Catalog is free, seed beads.
Japanese, Italian, French, Czech beads, findings & supplies.
B & J Rock Shop *Will also sell wholesale*
14744 Manchester Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
314-394-4567, Fax 394-7109
Catalog $3.00, refundable with purchase, or free with $15.00 order.
Minimum order: $15.00
Gemstone, glass, metal, seed beads, cabochons, supplies, books, findings.
Baer Fabrics *See also bead shops 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.
Catalog is free, comes with fabric swatches.
Large warehouse (four stories) filled with costume materials
including rhinestones, rocailles, pearls.
Baker Bay Bead Company *Wholesale to public*
35655 Shoreview Drive
Dorena, OR 97434
541-942-3941, Fax 942-8479
Catalog $2.00, mention Lapidary Journal with catalog request
and get $2.00 toward first order.
Seed beads, pony, crow, faceted cut beads, brass beads, 15/o hex, bone
hairpipe, trade beads, supplies, findings.
Ball Chain Mfg. Co., Inc.
741 S. Fulton Avenue
Mt. Vernon, NY 10550
914-64-7500, Fax 664-7460
Mr. William Taubner, President
e-mail: bal...@aol.com
Color flier and price sheet available, minimum first order $50, each order
after $150, retail or wholesale. (Looks like a good quantity and quality for
my money!) V/MC
Lots of great beads in base metal (nickel, yellow brass), gold-filled, and
sterling silver, also ball chains in same metals. Beads are fluted,
elliptical, smooth round, hammered and diamond cut; all sizes less than 1/2".
Baton Rouge Bead Co. *See also bead shops*
15959 Hewwood, Suite F
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
504-755-1332
Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10AM-6PM, Sat. 10AM-4PM
Catalog $2.00.
Seed, bugle & delica beads, purse kits, looms, books; larger beads,
sterling beads, findings and more.
Bead Boppers *See also bead shops FAQ*
3924 S. Meridian
Puyallup, WA 98373
206-848-3880, Fax 848-1751, 1-800-944-2980
e-mail: bop...@prostar.com
Web site: http://www.ibrowse.com/boppers
Color catalog $2.50, refundable with purchase.
Glass beads, findings, tools, wood beads, seed beads, classes.
Bead Box *See also California bead shops FAQ*
309 N. Kings Road
Los Angeles, CA 90048
213-651-3595, Fax 818-342-3940
Catalog $3.00.
Sequins, pearls, rhinestones, trims, jewels, semi-precious, and jewelry
findings.
Bead Buds *See also California bead shops FAQ*
10044 McLennan Avenue
North Hills, CA 91343
818-360-8639
Price list and sample card $5.00, refundable with purchase of $25.00.
Delica beads and Japanese seed beads.
The Bead Centre *See also California bead shops FAQ*
8555 Aero Drive, #205 *Wholesale to the public*
P.O. Box 12112
La Jolla, CA 92039
619-292-0354, Fax 292-0373, 1-800-790-8730 Orders only.
Catalog $3.00, 36 pages.
Beads, findings, supplies of all kinds, jewelry & collectibles.
The Bead Company of Australia *See also Non-US bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 309
Strawberry Hills 2010 NSW
And
184 Chalmers Street
Surry Hills 2010 NSW
AUSTRALIA
61 2 319 1077, Fax 2 690 1286
Catalog $15.00.
Imported beads, glass, pearls, flatbacks, wood, crystals, findings, classes.
The Bead Dreamer
P.O. Box 16
Newport News, VA 23607-0016
804-245-5844
Color catalog and price sheet $2.00.
Glass beads, metal beads, African beads, Peruvian beads, ceramic beads,
charms and findings.
The Bead Gallery *See also bead shops 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
Catalog is free. V/MC
Specialty beads, samples available, inventory changes regularly,
call for special interests.
Bead It! *See also bead shops FAQ*
152 S. Montezuma
Prescott, AZ 86303
520-778-0220, 445-9234, Fax 445-6270, Orders only 1-800-657-0304
Hours: M - Thurs. 8AM-4PM, Friday 8AM-1PM.
e-mail: cam...@computerlink.com
Catalog $4.00, refundable with purchase of $25 or more.
Unusual beads, components, findings, supplies and books.
The Bead Museum Store
138-140 S. Montezuma
Prescott, AZ 86303
520-445-2431 (phone and fax)
Call or write for catalog.
Books and collector's beads.
Bead Need Imports, Inc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
6323 Stirling Road
Davie, FL 33314
954-581-0504, Fax 581-1565
e-mail: bead...@igc.net
Catalog $2, wholesale to the public, refundable with purchase.
Delicas, miracle beads, unusual findings.
The Bead Outlet *See also bead shops FAQ*
161 S. Main Street *Retail and Wholesale*
Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-257-2461
Hours: *By Appointment Only*
Catalog is free.
Single beads, strands, sterling and gold-filled findings, semi-precious
beads.
The Bead Queen
Bj Guderian
Box 8067
Truckee, CA 96162-8067
530-550-0606, Fax/Modem 530-550-0707
*By Appointment Only*
b...@discountbeads.com
http://www.discountbeads.com
20% off retail for bead supplies, books, videos, Delicas, Miyuki seeds, etc.
***Offering an additional 5% off for orders placed and paid for between now
and 11/30/97. That makes a total of 25% off!
The Bead Shop *See also California bead shops FAQ*
Los Altos, CA
415-949-1984, Fax 988-8854
Mt. View, CA
415-988-9810, Fax 988-8854
Palo Alto, CA
415-328-7925
San Jose, CA
408-261-0432
Catalog $5.00, 26-pages color.
e-mail: bead...@earthlink.net
Web site: http://www.beadshop.com
Beads and findings.
Bead Source *See also California bead shops FAQ*
7047 Reseda Boulevard
Reseda, CA 91335
818-708-0972
Catalog $11.00, 130 pages.
Hours: M - Sat. 9:30AM-6PM
Specializing in Swarovski & Austrian crystals, beads, findings,
Peruvian beads, appliques.
The Bead Studio *See also bead shops FAQ*
14 S. First Street *Retail and Wholesale*
Ashland, OR 97520
503-488-3037
Call or write for catalog.
Beads, charms, findings, classes.
Bead Supplies International
13609 Engleman Drive
Laurel, MD 20708
301-953-1740, Fax 490-3613
Catalog $3.00.
Lamworked glass beads and unique bead making supplies.
The Bead Tree *See also bead shops FAQ*
67 Blacksmith Shop Road
West Falmouth, MA 02574
508-548-4665, Fax 540-0507
Studio with classes.
Catalog $1.00.
Beads by the strand and singles, Czech and Japanese seed beads,
findings and charms.
Bead World, Inc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
4923 Prospect Avenue, NE *Retail and Wholesale*
Albuquerque, NM 87110
505-884-3133, Fax 884-7712
Catalog $2.00.
Beads, findings and supplies.
Beada Beada *See also bead shops FAQ*
4262 N. Woodward *Retail and Wholesale*
Royal Oak, MI 48073-6300
810-549-1005, Fax 549-4610, Orders only 1-800-826-5697
Fax or write for free 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
Web site: http://www.beadbox.com
Catalog $3.00, 2 yr subscription for $12(at least 6 catalogs).
Incredible beads and findings from over 30 countries and some items
from the old Janet Coles collection.
Beader's Paradise, Inc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
(formerly Mangum's)
144 N. Highway 91
P.O. Box 362
Blackfoot, ID 83221
208-785-1838
Catalog $1.00.
Antique and new beads to size 24.
Beadniks *See also bead shops FAQ*
4 Church Street
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-7650, Fax 693-7609
Catalog $5.00.
Beads and jewelry.
Beads Beads *See also California bead shops FAQ*
1191 Magnolia Avenue, #D
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 by Mail - Renee Foxx
196 Valley Street
Pembroke, MA 02359
617-293-4475, 1-800-572-7920
Color catalog $3.00 in US, $4.00 in Canada & UK.
Semi-precious, unusual glass, faceted crystal, seed beads, hard-to-find beads,
enamel & cloisonne, findings, kits; quantity discounts avail.
Beads to the Knees... *See also bead shops FAQ*
826 Lomax Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
904-356-6010, Fax 355-5876
Catalog $3.00, refundable with purchase.
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.
Beads Unique *See also bead shops FAQ*
308 Roberts Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93308
805-399-6523, Fax 393-8432
Price sheets $2.00, sample card $6.00. Retail catalog in progress.
Seed beads, cut beads, gemstones, crystal, bone, horn, glass,
tools, findings, books.
Beadwear Etc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
1339 Commerce Avenue, Suite 112
Longview, WA 98632
360-423-9010, Fax 423-9947
e-mail: beadwe...@tdn.com
Catalog of 11/o and 14/o Japanese seed beads is free!
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Beadworks Catalog
Riverside Plaza
149 Water Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
203-852-9108, Fax 855-8015, 1-800-232-3761
website: http://www.beadworks.com
Catalog $5.00, new 1998 catalog now available.
Thousands of beads, findings & tools.
BeadWorks Canada (WorldBeads USA)
126 W. 3rd Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia
V5Y 1E9
CANADA
604-876-6637, Fax 876-3317
Color catalog (62 pgs) $10.00 + tax, $10.00 + $3.00 postage
to Wholesale U.S. customers.
Beadzip
2316-M Sarah Lane
Falls Church, VA 22043
703-849-8463, Fax 573-9032
Catalog $5.00, refundable with purchase. No minimum order.
This catalog is for those who cannot get to a Beadazzled store, it
reflects what they carry.
Indian glass, Czech glass, seed beads, Peking glass, Austrian
crystals, Thai silver, Ethnic silver, vacuum plated beads, African
trade beads, Heishi, Amber & brass; Chinese enamel, cloisonne &
porcelain, gemstones, faux pearls, Peruvian beads, bone, assorted
dangles, and bead samplers; as well as findings, stringing materials,
and tools.
Bennekers Beads *See also bead shops FAQ*
210 Provosty Drive
Slidell, LA 70461
504-649-6831
Catalog $2.50, refundable with purchase.
Flameworked beads and jewelry.
Berger Specialty Company, Inc. *See also California bead shops FAQ*
413 E. 8th Street *Retail and Wholesale*
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-627-8783, Fax 680-9743
Barry Rubin, President
e-mail: MFV...@prodigy.com
Catalog is free. V/MC
Unique, unusual, common beads, pearls, jewels, rhinestones, etc.
Beyond Beadery *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 1579
Nederland, CO 80466
303-258-9389, Fax 303-258-9394
Orders only 1-800-840-5548 (US only)
e-mail: beyon...@aol.com
Web site: http://members.aol.com/beyondbead/index.html
Catalog $1.00. V/MC/AmEx
1000+ styles/colors of Czech and Japanese seed and bugle beads.
200 colors of Delicas, Japanese Mattes, hundreds of how-to books.
Blue Moon Beads *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 6573
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
423-435-4703 (phone and fax)
*Send Self Addressed Stamped Envelope for catalog!*
*By Appointment Only!*
Classes, kits, seed beads, delicas, in-home appointments, and bead
parties.
Bojangles
Old Cottage
Appleton
Oxon
OX13 5JH
Boston Bead Company *See also bead shops FAQ*
3734 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
616-942-4778, Fax 897-7110
Catalog $3.00.
African trade, Czech glass, antique beads, sterling and gold
findings; classes.
Bourget Brothers Jeweler Supplies *See also bead shops FAQ*
1636-B 11th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-450-6556, 800-828-3024, Fax 800-607-2201
e-mail: bor...@worldnet.att.net
Call for free catalog!
Gemstone and Swarovski Austrian crystal beads, metal beads, supplies,
findings, displays.
Bouyer's Exotic Beads
119 Bullard Parkway, Suite A
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
813-989-3730
Mail order beads and imports.
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
Hours: M - F 10AM - 4PM (Mountain time)
Catalog $5.00, not applied to purchase, prepaid only, no credit cards!
French glass seed beads, color fast made with real gold dust;
pony and crow beads sizes 8/o to 13/o, some colors available
in 14/o and 18/o. White hearts sizes 8/o to 13/o, lustered
beads size 11/o, "Old Time" colored beads are reproductions
of colors used by the American Indians during the 1800 to
1900's, sizes 8/o to 13/o. Base metal, Czech glass, Japanese
Hex beads size 14/o, African bone pendants and more.
Bucks County Classic
73 Coventry Lane
Langhorne, PA 19047
215-757-8185, 1-800-942-4367
e-mail: bcc...@aol.com (Jane)
Web site: http://www.xmission.com/~arts/bucks/
Catalog $3.00, send check or money order.
Heishi shell beads and African Red Trade beads (White Hearts) and findings.
Buttons & Things
24 Main Street
Freeport, ME 04032
207-865-4480, Fax 865-1706
Send SASE for catalog.
"Millions of buttons and beads."
Cal-Art Beads & Things *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 189
155 N. 3rd Street
Jacksonville, OR 97530
541-899-1557
Catalog $2.00
Full-service bead shop.
Caldron Crafts *See also bead shops 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/
Tools catalog $5.00
Beads, bead supplies, tools, books, classes.
Canada Beading Supply Ltd. *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 5527 Merivale Depot *Retail and Wholesale*
Ottawa, Ontario
613-727-3886, Fax 613-727-5637
Meredith Filshie, Tony Guerin
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10AM-5PM V/MC
Semi-precious beads, findings, fimo, charms, and some ethnic beads.
Amber, coral, bone and horn beads.
Candice Jewelry Importers
Albuquerque, NM
505-888-3011
Semi precious stone beads, crystal beads, shell, silver and fetishes.
Catching On/Planet Bead *See also bead shops FAQ*
714 N. Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-223-4616, Fax 321-6120
Findings catalog $3.00.
Lots 'o beads, including Puntek, Bali Silver, Trade beads, charms,
books, tools, and classes. Findings available in handmade copper and
niobium, as well as the usual silver, gold and plated.
Carol Chapman
218 Willow Avenue
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Price list and samples of sterling liquid silver, or large SASE
for just price list.
Beads, findings, books, tools.
Chevron Beads by Art Seymour
Star Route Box 11
Lake City, CA 96115
Send $5.00 for photos and information.
Rare, exotic, unique Chevron beads.
Cinderella Flowers *See also bead shops FAQ*
and Feather Co. *Retail and Wholesale*
60 W. 38th Street
New York, NY 10018
212-840-0644
Hours: M-F 9AM-5:15PM, Sat. 9AM-4:15PM
Catalogs are free (Craft Catalog and Bridal Catalog).
*No personal checks, will NOT ship to Canada*
Mostly craft store but has strung pearls, beaded trims, appliques,
rhinestones, bugle and seed beads.
Cindy's Crafts *See also bead shops FAQ*
2532 Old Elizabethton Hwy.
Johnson City, TN 37601
423-926-0050 (phone or fax)
e-mail: bead...@preferred.com
web site: http://www.angelfire.com/ct/cindycrafts/cindy1.html
Catalog free!
Specializing in seed beads, and all related supplies. Great
selection of Native American craft supplies also. V/AMEX/MC/Disc/COD
Same day shipping, no minimum order.
Many many more items too numerous to mention, just ask!!
Clay Treasures
22485 SW Baseline Road
Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-649-4999
Handcrafted and custom ceramic beads.
Cocopah Jewelry Co. *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 134
Tlaquepaque, Hwy 179, #C-101
Sedona, AZ 86339
520-282-4928, Fax 282-6404
Color catalog $3.00
Loose beads, bead kits, estate jewelry and antique beads.
Columbine Beads *See also bead shops FAQ*
2723 Loch Haven Drive
Ijamsville, MD 21754-8815
301-865-5047, Fax 865-1016, 1-800-638-6947
Hours: *By Appointment Only*
Catalog $3.50.
Japanese and Czech beads.
Craft King, Inc. *See also bead shops 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
Catalog is free.
Discount craft supplies, beads, findings, kits.
Crafters Choice *See also bead shops FAQ*
12 N. Orchard
Boise, ID 83706
800-718-4586, Fax 208-376-4911
Catalog $1.00.
Bugle, seed, cut, bone, and fancy beads, books, supplies.
Crazy Crow Trading Post
1801 Airport Road
P.O. Box 847
Pottsboro, TX 75076
800-786-6210
Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM.
Catalog $3.00, refundable with purchase. V/MC/Discover
Heavy Native American emphasis, some good books, general purpose beads
and supplies.
Creative Bead Imports
255 South Terrace
South Fremantle
Western Australia
Creative Beadcraft *Mail Order Only!*
Denmark Works
Sheepcote Dell Road
Beamond End
Nr Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0RX
England
01494 715606
Creative Castle *See also California bead shops FAQ*
2321 Michael Drive *Retail and Wholesale*
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.
Crystal Myths, Inc.
P.O. Box 3243
Albuquerque, NM 87190
505-888-9295, Fax 889-9553
Catalog $6.00.
Glass gallery/school, videotapes on making beads, buttons, marbles.
D.J. Whimsy! Beads Unlimited *See also bead shops FAQ*
6534 Gateway Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34231
941-925-9989, Fax 927-3901, 1-800-357-8085
e-mail: djwh...@acun.com
Free price list with wide selection of mix and match beads to get
volume discount pricing.
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Daisy Chains *Mail Order Only!*
The Twill
Kerry
Newton
Powys
SY16 4LU
England
Dawn's Beads
203 N. Linn
Iowa City, IA 52245
319-338-1566
Write or call to request catalog.
Hours: M - Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-4PM.
Exotic beads, fine jewelry, quality stones.
Deez Beads *See also bead shops FAQ*
545 3rd Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
907-456-2324, Fax 451-6742
Beautiful beads and supplies.
Diane's Beads *See also bead shops FAQ*
1803 West Main Street
Medford, OR 97501
503-779-5139, Fax 899-8650
Catalog $4.00.
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Discount Bead House *Retail and Wholesale*
P.O. Box 186
The Plains, OH 45780-0186
614-593-3587, 1-800-793-7592
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!*
Polymer clay, seed beads, delicas, Czech glass druks (in two sizes), and
various shapes of Czech glass, findings.
Dolphin Crafts
5416 Cleveland Road
Delray Beach, FL 33484-4276
561-496-7673
e-mail: dlph...@aol.com
web site: http://members.aol.com/dlphcrft/mailcat.htm
Catalog is free.
Retail catalog of beads, books, supplies (sterling beads & findings, copper
beads, Miyuki delicas, nymo, glass beads, wood needle cases, plastic storage
tubes, glass tear drops, beaded beads, many bead related books).
Don's Hobby Shop Co., Ltd. *See also Non-US bead shops FAQ*
612 1st Street, SW
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2P 1M6
403-262-5717
Hours: M-Sat. 9:30AM-5:30PM
Catalog $2.00.
Costume findings & supplies, carries some beads and rhinestones.
Double Joy Beads *See also bead shops FAQ*
7121 E. Sahurao Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
602-998-4495, Fax 443-9540
e-mail: HK...@prodigy.com V/MC/AmEx/Discover
Catalog $1.00.
Specialize in vintage beads and copperheads; also carries Venetian
and semi-precious stone beads and findings.
Dyer's Jewelry Tools
and Supplies *See also bead shops FAQ*
4525 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78751
512-451-5655
Catalogs: Findings $3.00, Tools $4.00, Wax patterns $4.00.
Full-service bead shop.
E&W Imports, Inc. *See also bead shops 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
Catalog $3.50.
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 Feather Trading Post
168 W. 12th Street
Ogden, UT 84404
801-393-3991
Hours: M-Sat. 10AM-6PM.
Catalog $3.50. V/MC/Indian AmEx
Craft supplies & some beads, focus is Native American.
Earth Art *See also bead shops FAQ*
127 1/2 St. Paul Street
Burlington, VT 05401
1-800-656-8750, 802-658-8750
Catalog is free.
Stone, glass, crystal, bone beads, findings.
Earthly Treasures *See also bead shops FAQ*
13549 Ventura Boulevard *Retail and Wholesale*
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
818-784-7060, Fax 784-7069
Hours: Tues. - Fri. 11AM-7PM, Sat. 11AM-8PM, Sun. Noon-5PM.
Catalog is free.
Beads, gems, amber, crystals.
East West DyeCom, Inc. *See also retail bead shops FAQ*
5238 Peters Creek Road, Building B
Roanoke, VA 24019
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 12294
Roanoke, VA 24024
540-362-1489, Fax 362-7425, 1-800-407-6371
e-mail: ew...@rbnet.com
Web site: http://www.roanoke.net/ewdc
Color catalog $5.00, refundable with purchase.
Specializing in anodized aluminum! Aluminum rings, wire, sheets, tubes,
beads and dyes.
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.
Elliot, Greene, and Co. *See also bead shops FAQ*
37 W. 37th Street *Retail and Wholesale*
New York, NY 10018
212-391-9075, Fax 391-9079
Color catalog $5.00, 42-pages.
Their shipping charge is 10% of your order.
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.
Empyrean Beads *See also bead shops FAQ*
7129 34th Avenue, SW
Seattle, WA 98126-3301
206-937-4146, Fax 932-1332
Catalog $2.00, refundable with purchase.
Minimum Order: $25.00
e-mail: e...@ix.netcom.com
Web site: http://www.overpass.com/empyrean.html
Sammie Pullen, Owner.
*By Appointment Only!*
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.
Enterprise Art
P.O. Box 2918
Largo, FL 34649
1-800-366-2218, Fax 813-536-3509
Catalog is free.
Mostly plastic; glass bugles, rocailles, and "E" beads;
some lead crystal rondelles; Swarovski rhinestones; base metal
findings; Fimo, Sculpey, etc. Seems to cater to the wearable-art
trade.
Ethnic & Elegance *Mail and Phone orders Only!*
4475 N. Laureen
Fresno, CA 93726
209-291-1864
Catalog price varies, if you want photocopies of all they have it's $4.00,
if you just want jewelry and patterns, it's $2.00.
Antique silver ethnic beads, new sterling beads; can get other old
ethnic jewelry.
Evening Star Designs
69 Coolidge Avenue
Haverhill, MA 01832
508-372-3473, 800-666-3562
Catalog $3.00.
Beads, buttons, embellishments, books, kits.
Fantasy Beads *See also bead shops 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.
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 1517
Silver Spring, MD 20915
Catalog is free.
Minimum order: $17.00 + $3.00 Shipping and Handling
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.
The Fashion Company (since 1944) *Retail and Wholesale*
28 Carson Street
(near Douglass and 19th Street in the Castro)
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-626-5641, Fax 861-1641
Home based business. Please call for appointment.
Extensive Mail-Order Catalog $1.00
Baubles, bangles, beads and jewels.
Fringes, feathers, sequins, stones, trimmings, lace, embroideries, braids,
findings and quills. Hands on service, bulk and cut.
FashionCraft Company
R. Bass President
FSHN...@AOL.COM
Inquiries by e-mail only at this time.
Accepts American Express Cards, Minimum order $25 on credit card.
Has the largest collection of OLD pearls in the USA, for sale. More than
50 million pearls in stock, as we are pearl manufacturers (finished goods),
including but not limited to Marvella, Richelieu, Triffari, Coro, Carnegie,
etc. Our stock includes plastic as well as glass pearls originally made in
USA, Japan, Italy, Czech Republic. We will sell from 1 to a million or more
to anyone interested, sizes of pearls range from 1mm to 16mm, 2-hole, 1-hole,
no hole and we have a lot of discontinued colors including all pastels,
bronze, gold, cultured look, luster, Silver, gun metal, burgundy, grey etc
also baroque styles, and smooth, pick dipped buttons etc etc.
Fimo Creations *Retail and Wholesale*
P.O. Box 60
Vida, OR 97488
503-896-0312, Fax 896-9053
Call for free catalog.
Polymer clay beads and fimo jewelry.
Fire Mountain Gems
28195 Redwood Highway
Cave Junction, OR 97523-9304
503-592-2222 (Local)
800-423-2319, Fax 800-292-FIRE(3473) (800 numbers work in U.S. & Canada)
Hours: M-F 7AM-5PM.
Catalog: $3.00 V/MC/Discover/AmEx
Minimum order: $50.00
Metal beads, crystal beads, handcrafted beads. glass seed beads.
My experience with them has been very good, nice, friendly service
at reasonable prices.
Florida Jewelry Crafts, Inc.
P.O. Box 2620-J
Sarasota, FL 34230
Catalog $2.00, refundable with purchase.
Beads, accessories, findings, supplies.
Flying Feathers *See Beads For You in bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 868
East Lansing, MI 48826-0868
517-484-7093
Catalog $2.00.
Forslev's Jewelry Supply *See also bead shops 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
Catalog is free.
Precious metal findings, supplies, tools.
Kate Fowle *See also bead shops FAQ*
Lampworked Beads
5420 Newark Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
202-966-7747
Catalog $3.00.
Custom lampworked beads.
Freed Co. *See also bead shops FAQ*
415 Central Avenue, NW *Retail and Wholesale*
Albuquerque, NM 87103
505-247-9311, Fax 246-8891
Hours: M-Sat. 10AM-5PM.
Catalog is free.
Bone, abalone, pearls, Chinese cloisonne, netsuke, and semi-precious.
Bernadette Fuentes
Glass Beadmaker
3503 Alexandria Drive
Arlington, TX 76015
817-465-4235
Color catalog $3.00.
Gaea Glass Works - Kim Osibin
P.O. Box 151613
San Rafael, CA 94915-1613
415-472-6070
Catalog $3.00.
Homemade glass beads, specializing in goddesses, floral
and garden beads.
Gampel Supply Corp. *See also bead shops FAQ*
11 W. 37th Street *Retail and Wholesale*
New York, NY 10018
212-398-9222 or -9223, Fax 840-7810
Catalog is free.
Minimum Order: $25.00.
Beads, mostly rhinestones, plastic, wood and pearls; findings and supplies.
The Garden of Beadin' *See also California bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 1535 *Retail and Wholesale*
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), free if you mention you found them on the net.
Semi-precious, glass, seed, bugle beads and supplies. Also has great
bead sample cards!
Gardens of Glass - Leah Fairbanks
P.O. Box 151613
San Rafael, CA 94915
415-485-1369
Catalog $3.00.
Contemporary lampworked glass beads.
Gem-O-Rama, Inc. *Retail and Wholesale*
Dept. OR
150 Recreation Park Drive
Hingham, MA 02043
617-749-8250, Fax 740-4786
Call or write for catalog.
Beads, supplies, genuine stones, 14K gold, gold filled and sterling
silver.
General Bead *See also bead shops FAQ*
317 National City Boulevard *Retail and Wholesale*
National City, CA 91950
619-366-0100, Fax only! 1-800-572-1302
e-mail: gen...@pacbell.net
web site: http://www.genbead.com/
Regular catalog $4.00, Delica catalog $3.00, 160 pages. V/MC
Minimum Order: $20.00.
Over 18,000 beads in stock.
Gerico
RR 4, Box 152-3 W. Chautauqua
Carbondale, IL 62901
618-549-3573, Fax 549-2323
Call for prices.
Mail order greek alphabet beads.
Gifts of Avalon - *See also bead shops FAQ*
Beads & Supplies
1025 W. University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
904-377-6225, 1-800-337-3844
Call or write for catalog.
Seed beads, bugles, semi-precious, metal, bone, wood, pendants,
findings, books, classes.
Gita *See also bead shops 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
Color catalog $3.00, or free with order.
Enamels, silver beads and charms.
Globe Union International Inc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
1237 American Parkway
Richardson, TX 75081
972-669-8181, Fax 669-8639, 1-800-765-5339
Catalog is free.
Beads, semi-precious beads.
Golden Gate Impex *See also bead shops FAQ*
917 W. Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
312-929-1123 or 929-6545, Fax 929-1876
Color catalog $3.00.
Glass, bone, horn, metal from India, leather cord.
Great Cherokee Trading Co.
Plano, TX
214-422-9930
[contact Pete Hitzemann]
Historical orientation, but will buy/sell/trade most anything.
Grey Owl Indian Craft Supplies *See also bead shops 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
Catalog $3.00, 200+ pages. 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!
Grieger's, Inc. *See also California bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 93070
2830 E. Foothill Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91109
1-800-423-4181, 818-795-9775, Fax 577-4751
e-mail: grie...@interserv.com
Web site: http://www.griegers.com
Free catalog.
Lapidary equipment and supplies; most findings in 14K,
sterling, goldfill, and plate, though a few are simply base metal;
faceted synthetics; cloisonne beads; precious metal sheet and wire;
semiprecious cabochons; semiprecious beads and chips; mountings for
faceted stones and cabochons.
Gypsy Wind *See also California bead shops FAQ*
147 Sacramento Street
Auburn, CA 95603
916-823-1020
Color catalog $4.00.
Hours: Daily 10:30AM-5PM, closed Tuesday.
Glass and crystal beads, seed & bugle beads, stone & metal beads,
bone & horn beads, procelain beads, African beads, pearls,
findings, supplies.
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
Hours: Closed Saturdays.
Call or write for catalog.
14k gold and sterling silver findings, semi-precious beads, silver
beads, and lapidary supplies and equipment.
Hanson's Leather *See also California bead shops FAQ*
6900 Andressen Road
Sheridan, CA 95681
530-633-0844, Fax 633-0193, Order only 1-800-750-COWS(2697)
E-mail: han...@succeed.net
http://www.hansons.net
Catalog $3.00, $4.00 outside the U.S.
Czech, French, Italian, Bohemian beads, metal, leather findings,
books & supplies, classes.
Harlequin Beads *See also bead shops FAQ*
1016 Willamette Street
Eugene, OR 97401
541-683-5903, Fax 683-7883, 888-683-5903
e-mail: harle...@aol.com
Catalog $1.00, order by mail.
Full-service bead shop specializing in rare and antique beads.
Henrietta's Beading Supply Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 260
Matawan, NJ 07747
908-566-3952, Fax 566-4032, 1-800-325-3918
They have semi-precious beads, 14K gold beads and
findings by mail order. Author of "Pearl & Bead Stringing with Henrietta."
Here While Back Inc. - Cindy Tabor
P.O. Box 150
Waleska, GA 30183
770-479-7780, Fax 479-7124
Hours: M - F 10AM-5PM EST
e-mail: ZTB...@prodigy.com
Catalog is free.
Japanese seed beads 11/o and 14/o, nymo, jewelry making supplies.
Hirsch Designs *See also bead shops FAQ*
7000 N. 16th Street, Suite 120-181
Department T
Phoenix, AZ 85020
602-861-2961, Fax 331-8306
Color catalog $3.00.
Importer of Delica beads and antique beads.
History International *See also bead shops FAQ*
424 S. Craig St. *Retail and Wholesale*
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Retail: 412-681-4884, wholesale: 412-681-8815
Fax for both: 412-422-8177, 1-800-247-8385
Web site: http://craftvillage.com
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 *Retail and Wholesale*
80 W. Broadway
Broadway Shops
Jackson Hole, WY 83001
307-733-7000, Fax 733-7076
Catalog is free, 4 pages.
Full-service bead shop.
Hong Kong Lap, Inc.
2801 University Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33065
954-755-8777, Fax 755-8780
e-mail: hk...@aol.com
Catalog $5.00, refundable with purchase.
Cabochons, faceted beads, tear drop 1/2 drill or drill through, scarabs,
cloisonee; ball no hole, 1/2 hole, regular hole, large hole; charms,
mosaic, Swarovsky or rock crystal.
House of India *See also bead shops FAQ*
World Trade Center, #7953
Dallas, TX 75258
214-741-6133, Fax 741-6134, 1-800-527-7139
Catalog $10, free with $100 purchase, 100 pgs. color.
Gold, sterling, and gold-filled beads and findings.
House of Orange *See also Non-US 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
Web site: http://www.islandnet.com/~orange/welcome.htm
Catalog $20 (U.S. or Canadian), retail/wholesale, 200 pages in 3-ring binder,
$15.00 refundable with 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, glass, wood, horn, bone, sandalwood,
abalone, shell, semi-precious stone, sterling silver beads from around
the world; as well as findings, castings and stampings.
Hummingbeads *Retail Mailorder*
338 Eaton Street
Northfield, IL 60093
708-441-5795 or 296-9576
e-mail: be...@leftside.com
Web site: http://www.tripod.com/~bead/
Catalog is $1.00 and SASE for catalog and photos.
Delicas and amulet purse kits. No credit cards.
Hunter's Supply
P.O. Box 4735
East Lansing, MI 48823
e-mail: Pam...@aol.com
Send e-mail for catalog.
Opals, cabs, chips, beads; semi-precious stone beads, chips, cabs,
faceted; findings in 14kt, gold filled, sterling silver; wire in
gold filled, sterling silver, brass and German silver; tools for
wire wrap and coin cutting; as well as bead stringing supplies.
Fresh water pearls: rice, potato and free form; cloisonne, sterling
and gold filled beads; chains in sterling and gold filled - bulk.
Indian Hills Trading Company *See also bead shops 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
Catalog $3.00, book catalog is also $3.00.
Bead Market/Jewelry store/Art gallery/Book store/Woolen company
Indian and Eskimo carvings, beads, findings, and more.
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 Gallery *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 1505 *Wholesale to public*
Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557
505-751-3056, Fax 758-8363
Catalog $3.00.
Heishi, Turquoise, semi-precious, chips, Czech, coral, shell, bone, horn.
International Beadtrader *Retail and Wholesale*
3435 S. Broadway
Englewood, CO 80110
1-800-805-BEAD (2323), 303-781-8335 Fax 781-5390
Catalog $5.00, refundable with purchase.
Czech seedbeads, semi-precious stones, findings.
International Glass *See also California bead shops FAQ*
and Bead Company
317 W. First at Yale
Claremont, CA 91711
909-626-0877, Fax 625-4609
Catalog $5.00.
Hours: M - F 10AM-6PM, Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 11AM-4PM.
Semi-precious stones, crystal, hand-blown glass, venetian, silver,
gold, findings.
Irresistables Beads R Us *See also bead shops FAQ*
38 W. 592 Mallard Lake Road
St. Charles, IL 60175
Catalog $1, wholesale to the public. NO CREDIT CARDS
Irresistibly beautiful beads, findings and accessories.
Itty Bitty Beads, LLC. *See also bead shops FAQ*
1511 S. Fillmore *Retail, Wholesale, Mail order*
Denver, CO 80210
303-733-5115
Catalog $3.00, includes 1 year of updates.
Color chart $10.00, includes 1 year of updates.
Delica's and seed beads.
J.S. Trading *See also California bead shops FAQ*
1406 Vrginia Avenue, Unit 4
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
818-338-9625, Fax 338-2935
Catalog is free.
Seed beads, chains.
Janet Coles Beads Limited
Perdiswell Cottage
Bilford Road, Worcester
WR3 8QA, United Kingdom
Beads, findings, and bead kits.
Jay's of Tucson, Inc. *See also bead shops 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
Catalog $5.00, refundable with purchase.
Czech seed beads, pony beads, peruvian, heishi and metal beads as well as a
particularly good supply of findings, components.
Jewel Fair *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 892
Port Oroford, OR 97465
Catalog $3.00.
1-800-348-3108, Fax 541-332-3100 V/MC
Stoneware beads, Austrian crystal, chain, findings and more.
Jewels of the Past *Mail Order only*
Lois Murray
404 Tulane NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
505-265-4281
Old Czech beads, early 1900s and German '40s buttons.
Joppa Glassworks, Inc.
P.O. Box 202
Warner, NH 03278
603-456-3569, Fax 456-2138
Color catalog $5.00.
Mandrel glass beads made by Dudley Giberson.
Just Beads *See also bead shops FAQ*
328 State Road 144
P.O. Box 456
Bargersville, IN 46106
317-422-5006, Fax 422-9202
Catalog $2.00.
Glass and semi-precious stone beads, seed beads.
Kalipay
P.O. Box 2908
Vista, CA 92085
1-800-759-5356, Fax 509-747-6340
Catalog $4.00.
Loi M. Rosenfeld
Sandi Britz, sales rep.
Direct importer of Phillipine beads, palm and coco beads, watch parts,
crosses, colored wood pieces, black & gold & red & burnt horn.
Kamol
P.O. Box 95619
Seattle, WA 98145
206-764-7375, Fax 764-7371
Price list available.
Unusual beads, jewelry.
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, $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.
Kingsley North Inc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
910 Brown Street, Dept. 5
Norway, MI 49870
1-800-338-9280, Fax 906-563-7143
Catalog is free, 152 pgs.
Tools and supplies for jewelry making.
Klew Expressions *Retail and Wholesale*
Karen Lewis
798 Tucker Road, Suite 2
Tehachapi, CA 93561
802-822-5539, Fax 822-8422
Catalog $3.00, refundable with purchase.
Minimum order: $100.00
Personal adornments in polymer clay, custom pieces and limited editions.
Knot Just Beads *See also bead shops FAQ*
8000 W. National Avenue
West Allis, WI 53214
414-771-8360
Catalog is free w/SASE. V/MC
Delica and 11/o Japanese seed beads, vintage glass, semi-precious stone.
Kuaii and Company *See also bead shops FAQ*
57 W. Central Avenue
Lake Wales, FL 33853
941-678-3919, Fax 678-3333, 1-800-334-2105
Catalog is available, 32 pgs. color.
Beads, findings, polymer clay, beaded jewelry.
Kuma
P.O. Box 2712
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
14-page B/W catalog with 11x17" two-sided color picture sheet, $2.
Semiprecious in many shapes; Austrian crystal; findings in sterling,
goldfill, 14K, and base metals; bead stringing supplies. Has some
unusual items.
L and Z Inc. *See also California bead shops FAQ*
1 Cornell Drive *Wholesale to the public*
Irvine, CA 92715
714-854-7892
Catalog is free, retail/wholesale.
Cloisonne and porcelain beads.
Lewiscraft *See also Non-US bead shops FAQ*
40 Commander Boulevard
Scarborough, Ontario
M1S 3S2
416-291-8406
Catalog is free.
Chain store with 76 retail outlets in Canada.
*Will NOT ship outside Canada!*
Beads and other craft supplies.
Light Rain
P. O. Box 757
Bandon, OR 97411
503-347-9222
Price list and photos $1.00
Direct importer of west African powder glass beads.
Leonard Lloyd *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 44545 *Retail and Wholesale*
Rio Rancho, NM 87174
505-892-3903
Catalog $3.00, refundable with purchase.
Lampwork, gold fumed, quartz beads.
Love Letters *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 2026
St. Louis, MO 63158
314-231-8954
Catalog $2.00, refundable with purchase.
Alphabet beads; 14K, Sterling beads and findings.
Love "R" Beads *See also bead shops FAQ*
4250 S. Rainbow Blvd., #1004
Las Vegas, NV 89103
707-252-7404, Fax 252-0671
Call or write for catalog.
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Laurie Lynn's Catalog of Jewelry Supplies
P.O. Box 2525
Meriden, CT 06450
203-634-4806
Catalog is free, write to request it, black and white 6 pages.
Small catalog of earring findings, stringing materials,
seed beads, glass E beads, handmade clay beads, pony beads,
and kits for clay bead-making, earrings, and necklaces.
Mahamadou Sumareh *See also bead shops FAQ*
508 Monroe, Suite 317 *Retail and Wholesale*
Detroit, MI 46226
313-965-6620, Fax 965-0066
Call or write for catalog/price list.
Trade beads, African imports.
Mano A Mano *See also bead shops FAQ*
313 Queen Street West, 2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario, CANADA
M5V 2A4
416-599-3373 BUS
e-mail: sj...@io.org
web site: http://www.mgl.ca/~neilands/mano.html
Catalog $2.00.
Beads: hematite, tourmaline, amazonite, moonstone, semi-precious chips, metal
beads, etc., findings and curiosities.
McBride & Associates *See also California bead shops faq*
2670 Seminole Circle *Retail and wholesale*
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-427-2631
Call or write for catalog.
Dichroic glass beads.
Andrea Meek
e-mail: ar...@bigpond.com
Retail sales. Mail Order. Free Catalog.
Beads Crystals and Findings.
Semi Precious Beads available in Packs of 10 or by the strand.(Australia)
Melanie Collection *See also bead shops FAQ*
12105 Bermuda NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
505-298-7036 (phone and fax)
Charm and clasp catalog $6.00, Button catalog $2.00.
Old, new, and ancient silver and bronze.
Metalliferous *See also bead shops FAQ*
34 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
212-944-0909, Fax 944-0644
Base Metal Catalog, Vol. 2 $4.00, New Silver Catalog $4.00,
if you want both you can get them for $7.50.
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.
Mill Hill bead source:
Stitchers Source
e-mail: stitc...@earthlink.net
Web site: http://www.xmission.com/~arts/stitch/mainstit.html
Morning Light Emporium *See also bead shops FAQ*
Roxy Grinnell
P.O. Box 1155
Paonia, CO 81428
970-527-4493
e-mail: m...@wic.net
Web site: http//www.wic.net/mle/mle.htm
Catalog is free.
"..the bead store located almost in the middle of nowhere.."
Size 11/0 seed beads, some 14/hex and rounds.
Morning Star Indian Gallery *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 2343
1236 Sheridan Avenue
Cody, WY 82414
307-587-6577
Catalog $3.00.
Native American craft supplies, buckskin, books, beads, looms.
Mountain Beadery *Mail Order only*
P.O. 2613
Conway, AR 72033
501-470-3276 or 1-800-679-7278
Art and Lorraine Messmer, owners
A "user friendly" mail order bead store,
She is carrying things such as seed beads/bugles, Japanese Delica,
gemstones, czech glass, findings, displays and packaging, and wants
to help people find items they are looking for. She intends on
increasing her line of products as interest and demand grow.
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 gross per style of bead.
Metal beads in brass, sterling silver, 14/20 gold fill, and 14 karat.
"Thousands of styles and variations."
Myron Toback Inc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
25 West 47th Street
New York, NY 10036
212-398-8300, Fax 869-0808
e-mail: tobac...@aol.com
Catalog $3.00.
Gold, silver, and gold filled beads, beading supplies.
The Name Game
505 S. Beverly Drive, #123
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310-284-3434
Wholesale and retail catalogs available.
Manufacturers of wooden letter and symbol beads.
Natural Touch *Wholesale and retail*
P.O. Box 855
San Anselmo, CA 94979
415-257-4104, Fax 800-854-2760, International Fax 510-926-6712
e-mail: jto...@wenet.net
Catalog $5.00.
Recycled glass beads, textiles, primitive art, masks, jewelry.
New Mexico Bead and Fetish *See also bead shops FAQ*
323 Romero NW, Suite 11
Albuquerque, NM 87104
505-243-2600, Fax 505-244-3180, 1-800-687-2701
Color catalog $4.00.
Hand carved fetishes, beads, heishi, shell, horn, Southwest
Native American jewelry, necklaces and findings.
The Niger Bend *See also bead shops FAQ*
5261 Irish Ridge Road
Chittenango, NY 13037-9767
315-655-8989, Fax 655-8972
Catalog $5.00, $8.00 foreign postpaid.
Tuareg and other African beads, jewelry, accessories, musical instruments,
fabric, clothing, hats, decorative items.
Nomadic Notions *See also bead shops FAQ*
9264 Metcalf
Overland Park, KS 66212
913-642-3131
And
4906 N. May Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
405-942-3114
And
6157 E. Poplar
Memphis, TN 38119
901-767-9356
And
3010 W. Anderson Lane #B
Austin, TX 78757
512-454-0001
And
2426 Guadalupe
Austin, TX 78705
512-478-6200
And
309 North Water Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
512-884-4490
And
5629 West Lover's Lane
Dallas, TX 75209
214-351-1317
And
2146 Portsmouth
Houston, TX 77098
713-522-1116
And
5214 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-8258-6270
Catalog $3.00.
Full-service bead shop. If their catalog is anything like their
store, they have a great selection!
Nonferrous Metals Company
P.O. Box 2595-JC
Waterbury, CT 06723
203-274-7255, Fax 274-7202
Catalog $2.00.
Wire: brass, copper, bronze, nickelsilver; gauges 2-40; round, half-round,
square, triangular.
Northwest Passage *See also bead shops FAQ*
1335 NW Mountain View Road
Silverdale, WA 98363-9419
360-377-9849
Catalog is free.
Native American crafts, supplies, beads, feathers, waxed linen,
classes.
OCB Trading Post *See also California bead shops FAQ*
657 E. Arrow Highway, #M *Retail and Wholesale*
Glendora, CA 91740
818-914-0306
e-mail: in...@ocbtp.com or cat...@ocbtp.com
Web site: http://www.ocbtp.com/
Hours: T - Sat. 10AM-7:30PM, Sun. 10AM-5PM, closed Mondays.
Catalog is free; cost of postage (via airmail from California) for overseas
buyers.
Seed beads sizes 6/o-14/o, Charlottes 13/o, Crow, bone, glass, and horn beads;
Czech, French and India glass beads. Native American jewelry, crafts, books,
and supplies, Native American beadwork and quill classes.
Old Bozeman Beads *Mail Order Only!*
321 E. Main
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-587-1175
Indian artifacts, new and old collectible beads.
Old Style Trading Company
230 E. Rangely Avenue
Rangely, CO 81648
970-675-2017
Catalog $2.00.
Beads and "powwow notions".
Optional Extras Inc.
55 San Remo Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 1421
Burlington, VT 05402
802-658-0013, Fax 864-5030, Orders only 1-800-736-0781
Call or write for catalog.
Beads, Czech, Venetian and Indian glass, findings, semi-precious beads and
tools.
Oriental Treasures *See also bead shops FAQ*
8206 Cornerwood Drive
Austin, TX 78717
512-244-2939, Fax 244-2980
Catalog $5.00, 16 color pages, 48 b&w pages, refundable with purchase.
Importers of glass, wooden, terracota, bone, metal - brass, silver & gold
plated, and semi-precious stone beads; findings, charms, gem stones.
Origins Bead and Gift Shop *See also Non-US bead shops FAQ*
220 King Street North, Unit C
Waterloo, Ontario
N2J 2Y7
519-747-1147, Fax 747-9645
Web site: http://www.w7.com/infovill/origins/
Catalog $5.00, refundable with purchase.
Ornamental Resources Inc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
Box 3010
1427 Miner Street
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
303-279-2102, 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.
Catalog $15.00; 350 pages of black & white computer drawings,
ring binder format. Will send updates for one year.
Minimum first order: $25.00. V/MC/Discover/AmEx
Rare and unusual beads, Rhinestone, metal, ceramic, semi-precious
seed, pony, glass beads; findings, tools and special searches.
Out on a Whim *See also California bead shops FAQ*
121 East Cotati Avenue *Retail and Wholesale-to the trade*
Cotati, CA 94931
707-664-8343, Fax 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.
Pacific Western Crafts Ltd. *See also Non-US bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 40024 *Wholesale to public*
Victoria, BC
V8W 3N3
604-480-1497, Fax 480-1496
Catalog $3.00, refundable with purchase.
Peace Creek Trading Co. *See also bead shops FAQ*
222 E. Pine Street
Lakeland, FL 33801
941-686-5562, Fax 299-6037, 1-800-735-5562
web site: http://www.peacecreek.com
Catalog $1.00.
Trade beads, gemstones, Swarovski crystals, cloisonne, lampwork beads,
seed beads, Delicas, furnace glass, GF/SS beads & findings, Czech glass,
books & beading supplies.
Peninsula Bead & Supply *See also California bead shops FAQ*
5166 A Moorpark Avenue *Retail and Wholesale*
San Jose, CA 95129
408-253-6434, Fax 253-6652
Catalog $5.00.
Hours: M-F 11AM-7PM, Sat. 11AM-6PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-5PM.
Austrian crystal.
Pennylane Beads *Retail and Wholesale*
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.
Penrose Design
1504 Silver Street
Sheffield, MA 01257
413-229-7993
Call for catalog price.
Handblown glass beads and jewelry.
Personal FX *See also California bead shops faq*
P.O. Box 664
Moss Beach, CA 94038
415-728-8611, Fax 728-1910, 1-800-682-6066
e-mail: kb...@aol.com
Kathy Bristol
Catalog $5 + $1.70 postage, refundable w/$25 order.
Beads, findings, treasures.
The Peruvian Bead Company *See also California bead shops FAQ*
1601 Callens Road *Retail and Wholesale*
Ventura, CA 93003
805-642-0952, Fax 642-0986, Orders only 1-800-333-PERU (7378)
Catalog $2.00.
Peruvian beads and charms, handcrafted sterling silver components, findings,
and charms.
Kris Peterson
18900 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48126
313-982-1090, Fax 982-1091
Catalog $2.00.
Original lampwork & blown glass beads; rare chevrons &
antique venetian glass beads.
Polymer Express
P O Box 29329
Richmond, VA 23242-0329
e-mail: Pol...@aol.com
Catalog $1.00, refundable with purchase.
Fimo, Sculpey, Cernit, Promat & Granitex; poly clay classes.
Poppa Burke's Trading Post *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 7007
Gilford, NH 03247-7007
Write for catalog.
Seed beads size 8 to 22 and more, classes.
Potek Glass
Malcolm and Nancy Potek
1170 River Road
Dresser, WI 54009
715-483-9600
Catalog $5.00
Dichroic pendant beads and buttons.
Promenade's le Bead Shop *See also bead shops FAQ*
1970 13th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Mailing address:
Promenade Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 2092
Boulder, CO 80306
303-440-4807, Fax 440-9116
Hours: M-Sat. 10AM-5:30PM, Sun. 12:00PM (Noon)-5PM
Catalog $2.50, refundable with purchase.
Minimum order: $20.00 V/MC/AmEx
Rare & unusual beads, austrian crystals, rhinestones, sequins,
sew-on jewels and studs, African trade beads.
Q-EXIMtrade Inc.
1133 Broadway, Suite 928
New York, NY 10010
212-243-4990, Fax 645-5714
Call or write for catalog.
"All Naturals": bone, buffalo horn, shells, seed beads, Raffia,
Abaca, Rattan, stone, Ethnic beads, Coco wood, sterling silver,
fetishes, metals, heishi.
Q - Studios/Bruce Joe Cutean
P.O. Box 8412
Holland, MI 49422
616-399-2684 (phone and fax)
Catalog $3.00.
Lampworked beads, pendants, buttons: dichroic, moretti, pyrex.
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
Online catalog available at 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.
Paula Radke Art Glass *See also bead shops FAQ*
1610 Main Street
Morro Bay, CA 93442
805-772-5734 (phone and fax)
e-mail: Dic...@earthlink.net
web site: http://home.earthlink.net/~dichro
Catalog $3.00.
Handmade dichroic glass beads.
Rainbow Beads *See also bead shops FAQ*
103 1st Street East *Retail and Wholesale*
(P.O. Box 201)
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
319-895-6576, Orders only 1-800-895-6431
Catalog is free.
Glass, seed bugle, stone, shell, bone, and sterling beads,
supplies, books, tools.
Rainbow Francom Beads *See also California bead shops faq*
Box 1296
Middletown, CA 95461
Catalog $3.00 plus legal size SASE.
Delicas, 15/o hexs, tiny antique, supplies.
Reactive Metals Studio, Inc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 890 *Retail and Wholesale*
Clarkdale, AZ 86324-0890
520-634-3434, 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.
Reflections by Lynn Showroom *See also bead shops FAQ*
23347 W. Lincoln Highway
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-436-7952 or 8178, Fax 436-6393
Catalog $3.00, refundable with purchase.
Chip necklaces, Czech glass, seed, gold-filled, sterling, stone
beads, findings.
Rings & Things *Wholesale*
214 N. Wall Street, Suite 990
(P.O. Box 450)
Riverpark Square
Spokane, WA 99210-0450
509-624-8565, Fax 838-2602, 1-800-366-2156
Catalog Free via bulk mail, $5.00 via First Class mail ($2.00
is refundable with first order), 128 pages, photos of beads in stock $7.00.
No minimum order, but there is a $4.00 small order fee for orders under $50.
Rishashay *Retail and Wholesale*
P.O. Box 8104
Missoula, MT 59807
406-721-0580, 1-800-517-3311
Catalog $5.00, refundable with purchase.
"Uncommonly fine silver beads," ethnographic jewelry and
beads.
J.S. Ritter Jewelers Supply *See also bead shops FAQ*
118 Preble Street
Portland, ME 04101
207-772-3822, Fax 772-5235, 1-800-962-1468
e-mail: jsri...@agate.net
web site: http://www.vrmedia.com/JSRitter/
Catalog $4.00.
Beads, tools, findings, gold & silver, displays and gems.
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
e-mail: cus...@riogrande.com
web site: http://www.riogrande.com/
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.
The Rock and Gem Store
Rt. 15 & 94
Lafayette, NJ 07848
201-579-1666
The Rock Barrel *See also bead shops FAQ*
13650 Floyd Road, #104
Dallas, TX 75243
972-231-4809, Fax 231-1260
Catalog is free.
Books, supplies, Gems & Minerals, African & North American trade beads,
metal "beads," seed beads, even basketfulls 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.
Rocking Rabbit *Mail Order Only!*
135 Cambridge Road
Milton
Cambridge
CB4 6BD
England
01223 420379
Variety.
Rory Raku *Wholesale and retail*
Rory Ross
Rt. 3, Box 853
San Leon, TX 77539
281-339-2736, Fax 339-0933
Price list $2.00, bead samples come with price list.
Raku beads, custom beads & jewelry.
P. Sage and Tom Holland
P.O. Box 112
Mt. View, AR 72560
501-269-2231, Fax 269-5094
Catalog $5.00
Sage and Tom have had over 12 years glass bead-making
experience, combined.
San Francisco Arts & Crafts *See also California bead shops FAQ*
1592 Union Street, #174
San Francisco, CA 94123
707-935-6756
e-mail: ke...@interserv.com
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.
Santa Fe Jewelers Supply
1513 Fifth Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-988-9157, Fax 988-7617, 1-800-659-3835
Call or write for catalog.
Lapidary supplies; goldfill, 14k gold, gold/silvertone, sterling silver and
silver plated findings, silver wire and sheet.
Scottsdale Bead Supply *See also bead shops FAQ*
3625 N. Marshall Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
602-945-5988, Fax 945-4248 V/MC
Color catalog $5.00, refundable with purchase of $50.
Deep discounts, new arrivals weekly, classes.
Direct importers of Bali and Israeli Silver, Indian and Czech glass,
Japanese delicas, Austrian crystals; custom Dichroic glass.
Sedona Beads and Leather
Dept. OR
1575 W. Highway 89A
Sedona, AZ 86336
520-282-5880, Fax 282-2464 V/MC
Color catalog $5.00, or free with purchase.
Matte finished glass seed beads, opaque, transparent or fancy
lined.
Shepherdess *See also California bead shops FAQ*
2802 Juan Street, #14 *Retail and Wholesale*
San Diego, CA 92110
619-297-4110, Fax 297-9897
e-mail: bead...@aol.com
Japanese glass seed bead catalog is $2.00, class catalog also available.
Shipwreck Beads *See also bead shops 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/
Catalog $4.00, 20 color pages, 71 page price list.
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.
Simara's Bead World *See also bead shops FAQ*
215 First Street *Retail and Wholesale*
Liverpool, NY 13088
315-451-3784
Call or write for catalog. V/MC
Beads, crystals, jewelry kits, supplies, books.
Sioux Trading Post, Inc (TM) *See also bead shops FAQ*
415 6th Street *Retail and Wholesale*
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.
Beads, Books, Tapes, CD's, Beadwork, Quillwork. Traditional &
Contemporary Indian Art.
Lewis C. Smith's Beads *See also bead shops FAQ*
& Tools
P.O. Box 176
Medford, OR 97501
541-772-0432, Fax 772-7671
Catalog $2.00
Glass rods, books and tools for bead making.
Soft Flex Co.
P.O. Box 80
Sonoma, CA 95476
707-938-FLEX(3539), Fax 938-3097
e-mail: sf...@softflextm.com
Send SASE for info.
Soft Flex wire .014/21 strand, .019/49 strand, .024/49 strand
comes in many colors.
Soho South
P.O. Box 1324
Cullman, AL 35056-1324
205-739-6114, Fax 734-6759, 1-800-280-6520 Orders only!
e-mail: soho...@village.ios.com
Catalog $2.50, or free w/purchase of $10 bead sampler.
Czech glass, gemstones, sterling & 14kt beads and findings, designer
discounts.
Sound City Bead *See also bead shops FAQ*
1311 NE 45th Street *Retail and Wholesale*
Seattle, WA 98105
206-633-5650 (phone and fax)
Price list available. V/MC
European glass, swarovski crystal, Japanese seed beads, czech charlottes,
Metal, horn, bone, and sterling beads and findings.
The Source Rock Shop *See also bead shops FAQ*
900 Georgia Highway, Suite 441 *Retail and wholesale*
Franklin, NC 28734
704-524-6511 (phone and fax)
Call or write for catalog.
Beads, bead stringing supplies, semi-precious beads.
Southwest America *See also bead shops FAQ*
1506-C Wyoming N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87112
505-299-1856 (phone and fax)
Catalog $1.50
Antique seed beads, larger ornamental varieties.
Splendid Loon Studio *See also bead shops FAQ*
Barbara Briggs
726 Tuckertown Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-789-7879
e-mail: slss...@aol.com
Catalog $3.00.
Handmade porcelain beads, paper mache beads, buttons, earrings, pins.
Stardust Gallery, Ltd.
56-17 58th Street
Maspeth, NY 11378
516-981-4302, Fax 981-3994
Hours: M - Sat. 9AM-5PM
Catalog $1.00
Specializing in Swarovski crystal, rhinestones, sew-on jewels,
acrylic jewels in many colors and sizes, sequins, trim, beaded fringe,
buttons, bridal and sequined appliques. Swarovski colors available:
Crystal, Aurora, Pink, Fuchsia, Lavender, Sky Blue, Sapphire,
Royal, Yellow, Topaz, Smokey Topaz, Emerald and Red. Drops are only avail.
in Crystal and Aurora. Also carries simulated pearls.
Starr Craft Co. *See also bead shops 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!
Catalog is free!
Picture beaded earrings, theme kits and patterns.
Stevie Didn't Do It *See also bead shops FAQ*
1105 Elmira Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
717-321-9156
Color flyer and pricelist $1.50.
Minimum order: $50
Home studio producing polymer clay beads.
Stitchers Source
19006 Canyon Summit
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679-1085
Fax 714-589-0924
e-mail: stitc...@earthlink.net
Web site: http://www.xmission.com/~arts/stitch/mainstit.html
FTP site: ftp.xmission.com/pub/users/a/arts/stitchers
Source for Mill Hill seed beads.
Stone Design *See also bead shops FAQ*
123 Sandrah Drive
Orange, MA 01364
508-544-6998, 1-800-214-8566
Catalog $2.00, refundable with purchase.
Beads.
Stormcloud Trading Company *See also bead shops FAQ*
725 Snelling Avenue North
Saint Paul, MN 55104
612-645-0343; Fax 645-5745
E-mail address: San...@aol.com
Catalog $3.00, refundable with purchase.
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!
Sunder's International Inc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
15 W. 26th Street
New York, NY 10010
212-545-1663, Fax 545-1752
Catalog $3.00, refundable with purchase.
Glass, horn, bone, metal beads.
Sunshine Discount Crafts
P.O. Box 301
Largo, FL 34649-0301
813-538-2878, Fax 531-2739, 1-800-729-2878 Orders only.
e-mail: cat...@hypernetusa.com
Web site: http://www.hypernetusa.com/crafts.sun.htm
Deep Discount catalog is free.
Good selection of beads. V/MC/AmEx/Discover
Sunwest Silver *See also bead shops 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
Call or write for catalog.
Beads; silver, copper and gold charms and findings; Native American
goods, mountings.
Supplies 4 Less *See also bead shops FAQ*
13001 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89124
702-361-3600, Fax 896-9488
Catalog $4.00, includes filigree samples; craft catalog $3.50, covers laces,
appliques, and ribbons.
e-mail: ml...@accessnv.com
Discount costume jewelry supplies, seed beads 14/o, African trade beads, etc.
Susan Clarke Originals *Formerly The Bead Gallery, in CA*
653 Jackson Street (office only, not a shop!)
Red Bluff, CA 96080
916-527-9105, Fax 529-0977
Hours: By appointment only.
Web site: http://www.scorig.com
Wholesale/Retail catalog of amulet purse kits $2.00, applied to first order.
Wholesale minimum: $150.00, Quantity discounts available.
Seed beads up to 24o, Austrian crystals, antique beads, findings, classes.
Necklace amulet purse kits, will sell beads to volume buyers.
Sweetwater Trading Co. *See The Trade Bead in bead shops FAQ*
4501 Dyle Drive
Wellington, NV 89444
702-266-4081
Catalog $2.00, applied to purchase.
Beads.
T & T Trading, Inc.
1063 Grand Ledge Highway
Dept. Catalog
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Color catalog $3.00.
Beading supplies.
TSI, Inc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 9266
Seattle, WA 98109
Mail order department: 206-282-3040
1-800-426-9984, 206-282-3046, Fax 281-8701
Free catalogs, includes Bead and Finding "yellow pages" and Tool
"yellow pages."
Findings, gold & silver craft supplies, exotic beads, fimo and
supplies.
TWE Beads
P.O. Box 55
Hamburg, NJ 07419
201-209-1517, Fax 209-4471
e-mail: b...@twebeads.com
Catalog is free.
Czech glass beads, wood beads, Swarovski crystal, books.
Tandy Leather *See also Non-US bead shops FAQ*
1513 Merivale Road
Ottawa, Ontario
613-225-3550
Catalog is free!
Southwest-style findings, seed beads, tools, books, workshops.
Tandy Leather Co.
127 Medallion Ctr.
Dallas, TX 75214
214-361-2718
Of limited use to the beader. Some seed beads, metal bugles,
basic supplies & books.
TaTanka Traditions
2416 Lakeland Dr.
Carrolton, TX 75006
214-416-7620
[contact Rick Witt]
beads of all types, finished articles, hairpipe (bone/plastic/horn), loom
beaded strips. Good price on the hairpipe. Some books, etc.
Tired Ted's Gems *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 2344
Lancaster, SC 29721
803-273-3402, Fax 273-3294
Catalog of tools $3.00
Samples $3.00
Antique lucite beads, glass beads, lapidary equipment.
To Bead or Not To Bead
10399 Paradise Boulevard, #108
St. Petersburg, FL 33706
813-360-6158 (phone and fax)
Catalog $3.00.
Imported beads and handmade beaded jewelry.
Tombstone Bead Co. *See also bead shops FAQ*
416 Allen Street
P.O. Box 219
Tombstone, AZ 85638
520-457-2303, 1-800-474-ANGEL(26435)
Catalog and sample cards $5.00.
French seed beads, copper and brass beads, antique trade beads,
copper foil enamel beads, imitation sinew, nickel silver buttons.
Tradewinds - Gems, Beads & Lapidary
1066 Harwood E.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
305-698-6706, Fax 698-9963
Call or write for catalog.
Discount beads: gemstone, Venetian glass, cloisonne, seed, bugle,
books.
Tripp's Manufacturing *Retail and Wholesale*
1406 Frontage Road
P.O. Box 1369
Socorro, NM 87801
505-835-2461, Fax 835-2848, 1-800-545-7962 Orders only!
Catalog is free!
Sterling silver and 14K gold findings, beads, semi-precious beads,
supplies - bead stringing and lapidary.
Turtle Island Beads *See also bead shops FAQ*
124 Third Street
Baraboo, WI 53913
608-356-8823, Fax 356-5800
Catalog $3.00.
Seed, glass, bugle beads and Hairpipe; leather, books, findings.
U.S. Jade
Blue Moon Jade
P.O. Box 35834
Tucson, AZ 85740
520-797-3841, Fax 797-7280
Natural and shaped botryoidal jade, beads, nugget necklaces, jade
cats eyes.
U Bead It
2525 Yorktown Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821
916-488-BEAD (2323)
Catalog $2.00.
Japanese and czech seed beads, bone, horn, glass old/new,
sterling silver/vermeil, findings, charms, stone beads, amber,
findings.
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*
Beadcats
P.O. Box 2840
Wilsonville, OR 97070-2840
503-625-2323, Fax 625-4329, Wholesale 503-625-7168
Hours: M-F 10AM-4PM
e-mail: ord...@beadcats.com
Online catalog at http://www.beadcats.com V/MC
Catalog $2.00.
Seed bead size 11 - 24/o, pressed glass beads, colored nymo,
supplies for beading, books and videos.
Veon Creations
3565 State Highway V
Desoto, MO 63020
314-586-5377 (phone and fax), 1-888-599-VEON (8366)
e-mail: veo...@diamond.jcn1.com
Catalog $3.00.
Seed beads - all sizes, hex-beads 100 colors, Bugles, crow,
Pony-glass/plastic, Bone/horn-glass-metal, supplies.
Vjada's *See also bead shops FAQ*
6320-A Linn NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108-1818
505-255-1600, Fax 266-3390
Catalog request by fax only!
Semi-precious stone beads.
Voyages in Time *See also bead shops FAQ*
8793 W. Evans Creek Road
Rogue River, OR 97537
503-582-0611 (phone and fax)
Catalog $2.00.
Venetian millefiori glass beads.
Wakeda Trading Post *See also California bead shops faq*
P.O. Box 19146
Sacramento, CA 95819-0146
916-485-9838
Catalog $2.00.
Native American crafts and beads.
Pati Walton *See also bead shops FAQ*
P.O. Box 260033
Highlands Ranch, CO 80163-0033
303-470-0202 (phone and fax)
Catalog $3.00
Handmade lampwork beads and buttons.
Wapenish Trading Post
702 W. 9th St.
Wapato, WA 98951
509-877-4554
Catalog is free.
Seed beads.
Warhorse Trading Co.
Saginaw, TX
817-847-1343
[contact Dee Wineman or David Clemons]
Historical orientation, but will buy/sell/trade most anything.
Carol Wilcox Wells
177 Macon Avenue
Asherville, NC 28804
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 8492
Asheville, NC 28814
704-252-0274, Fax 254-1486
Catalog is free! (Great Amulet Purse kits!)
Delicas, Toho Antique cylinder seed beads, 15/o seed beads,
classes available.
The Wellspring
P.O. Box 388
Galena Park, TX 77547
713-451-4513, Fax 451-8380
Web Site: http://cyber-active.com/wellspring/
Williams Costume Co., Inc. *See also bead shops FAQ*
1226 S. 3rd Street
Las Vegas, NV 89104
702-384-1384, Fax 386-3956
Call or write for catalog.
Bead and theatrical supply.
Wind Spirit *See also bead shops FAQ*
5211 Rogers Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72903
501-452-0399
Catalog $1.00
Indian craft supplies and gallery. Brass, nickel, glass, buffalo bone,
and buffalo horn beads; fetishes, leather, findings, and more.
Wolf Mountain Trading Company *Retail and Wholesale*
13680 Eubanks Lane
Hillsboro, OH 45133
513-466-9840
Call or write for catalog.
Beads and other craft supplies.
Worldbeads
233 Broadway East
Seattle, WA 98102
206-323-4998 (phone and fax)
And
98 Virginia Street
Seattle, WA 98121
206-441-7022
And
Worldbeads *See also bead shops FAQ*
2640 East 3rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-388-3743
And
WorldBeads *See also bead shops FAQ*
18703-B Biscayne Boulevard
Aventura, FL 33180
305-936-9777
And
3098 A Fuller Street *See also bead shops FAQ*
Coconut Grove
Miami, FL 33133
305-445-6060
And
The Fashion Mall *See also bead shops FAQ*
321 N. University Drive
Plantation, FL 33324
305-424-3111
And
WorldBeads *See also bead shops FAQ*
Village Arcade
2505 Amherst
Houston, TX 77005
713-526-8438
Catalog $13.00, includes shipping & handling.
Beads, findings, books, fimo, classes.
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.
Wykraft Products *Mail Order Only!*
8 Tarrent Way
Moulton
Northampton
NN3 1US
England
Donna Zalusky *See also bead shops FAQ*
Donna's Designs - Lampworked Glass Beads
3142 19th Street, NW *Retail and Wholesale, e-mail orders too*
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.
Hand lampworked glass beads, custom jewelry, studio time available;
private lessons.
Zuma Beach and Bead Co. *See also bead shops FAQ*
6655 Delmar Boulevard
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
Catalog is free.
Venetian beads and buttons, East African batik bone beads,
classes.
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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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