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Go West, Young Beadstringer! (Or North, or South, or East!)

This portion of the rec.crafts.beads FAQ is created and maintained by
Marianne Vaughn. Please send all updates, corrections and additions
to 'mva...@clark.net.'

This part of the FAQ lists retail bead shops organized by state and within
each state, in alphabetical order by store name. Hours are listed where
available. Suggestions on organization welcome.

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Bead & Beading Supply Sources

created: 94.12.03
last update: 95.05.21

Contributors:
Lorraine Appleyard
Roy Breitenstein
Susan Campanini
Jen Doyle
Terry Eisler
Curt Gates
Leo & Janice Hudetz
Janet H. Jhoun
Joni Johnson
Alex King
Becky King
Scott Lindstrom
Bill McDowall
Ron & Joan Miller
Susie Molnar
Artemis Oakgrove
Kirk Parrott
Walter Raisanen
Sandree
Andrew Sinclair-Day
Carolyn Stelmack
Anne Threston
Kayleen

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CANADA

Alberta

Bead Closet *Wholesale & Retail*
10462 82 Ave
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
T6J 2A2
403-432-7547
Unique in Canada, store specializes in semi precious stone beads and Chinese
Cloisonne. Prices are usually as inexpensive as plastic, wood or glass beads

Beadworks
10324 82nd Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 1Z8
403-433-9559
Beads, findings, books, classes.

Beadworks
338-10th Street Northwest
Clagary, Alberta
T2N 1V8
403-270-8502
Beads, findings, books, fimo, and classes.

British Columbia

Beadworks, Head Office
126 West 3rd Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia
V5Y 1E9
604-876-6637, Fax 876-3317
Beads, findings, books, fimo, and classes.

Beadworks
5-1666 Johnston Street
Granville Island
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6H 3S2
604-682-2323
Beads, findings, books, fimo, and classes.

Beadworks
Lonsdale Quay Market
123 Carrie Cates Court
North Vancouver, British Columbia
V7M 3K7
604-983-2309
Beads, findings, books, fimo, and classes.

Strung Out On Beads
2543 Montrose Avenue, #2
Abbotsford, British Columbia (Near Vancouver)
V2S 3T4
604-852-8677
E-mail: via Terry Eisler at tei...@unibase.unibase.com
Bead store and a lot more! Large selection of beads and findings,
original one-of-a-kind hand-made lampshades and custom hand-beaded
fringes. Victorian, Art Deco, etc. As well as silver jewelry, incense,
and local pottery and art works.


Ontario

Beadworks
2154 Queens Street East
Toronto, Ontario
M4E 1E4
416-693-0780
Beads, findings, books, fimo, and classes.

Mano A Mano
313 Queen Street West, 2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario, CANADA
M5V 2A4
416-599-3373 BUS
Beads: hematite, tourmaline, amazonite, moonstone, semi-precious chips, metal
beads, etc., findings and curiosities.


ENGLAND

Earring Things
Craft Workshops
South Pier
Ellesmere Port
South Wirral
L65 4EF
ENGLAND
051-356-4444, fax 051-355-3377 (24 hours)
International earring supplier.

Hobby Horse Ltd.
15-17 Langton Street
London
SW10 0JL
ENGLAND
44 (71) 351 6951, fax 352 6193
Beads, findings and stringings.


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USA

ALASKA

Bead Heaven *Mail Order also*
3901 Old Seward, #3E
Anchorage, AK 99503
907-563-5183
Glass, handmade silver, semi-precious stone beads. African/ethnic tools,
books, findings.

Deez Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
540 4th Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
907-456-2324, Fax 451-6742
Beautiful beads and supplies.

Borealis Bead and Book *Mail Order also*
3939 Lake Street, #2
Homer, AK 99603
907-235-7729
"The epicenter of creative arts in Homer."


ARIZONA

Alice's Stained Glass
7015 N. 58th Avenue
Glendale, AZ
602-939-8044

Arizona Gems & Minerals, Inc.
22025 North Black Canyon Hwy.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
602-780-4903
And
6370 East Highway 69
Prescott Valley, AZ 85027
602-772-6443, Fax 772-1602
Full-service bead stores, classes.

Babahatchie Beads
411 S. Mill Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85251
602-829-1579
Also located at Arrowhead Towne Center in Glendale, AZ.
Over 4000 varieties of beads, findings, tools, etc. Classes and
in-store assistance in jewelry construction. Very knowledgeable and
helpful.

The Bead Connection *Retail, Wholesale, Mail Order avail*
La Plaza Shoppes
6538 B E. Tanque Verde Road
Tucson, AZ 85715
602-885-3020, Fax 885-7950
Good supply of beads, components, findings, classes, Newsletter.

The Bead Gallery
Wal-Mart Plaza
18745 S. Frontage Road, Suite A-119
Green Valley, AZ 85614
602-648-5655
Good selection, classes, friendly, helpful, and decent pricing.
A "mom & pop" shop oozing with beads and an interest in working with you.

Bead It! *Mail Order also*
152 South Montezuma
Prescott, AZ 86303
602-445-9234, Fax 445-6270
Unusual beads from around the world.

The Bead Outlet
1025B N. Main Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
602-639-3522
Many colors seed and bugle beads, selection of loose & strand
beads, every country; classes.

The Bead Source *Retail,Wholesale, Mail Order*
Casas Adobes Shopping Plaza
7123 N. Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ 85704
602-575-0130
Seed beads of all sizes, more than sixty beadwork classes,
quantity discounts.

Bead Tent
El Con Mall Pavillion
3795 E. Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85716
602-322-9154

The Beadbox, Inc. *See also beadcatalogs FAQ*
10135 E. Via Linda, Suite C 116
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
602-451-4563, Fax 451-1014
The Janet Coles Collection; incredible beads and findings
from over 30 countries.

Beads and Adornables
7163 N. 58th Drive
Glendale, AZ 85301
602-930-7395, Fax 930-1157
Retail bead shop, vast variety of classes and bead-related
products.

Bovis Bead Company
4500 E. Speedway, Suite 67
Tucson, AZ 85712
602-318-9512
Large selection, but sometimes "high".

Cocopah Jewelry Co. *See also beadcatalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 134
Tlaquepaque, Hwy 179, #C-101
Sedona, AZ 86339
602-282-4928, Fax 282-6404
Loose beads, bead kits, estate jewelry and antique beads.

The Copper Coyote *Mail Order also*
9430 E. Golf Links, #286
Tucson, AZ 85730
520-722-8440, Fax 886-5214
Importers of Japanese seed beads, designers of Bead Design
Graph paper.

Double Joy Beads *See also beadcatalogs FAQ*
7121 E. Sahuaro Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
602-998-4495, Fax 443-9540
Specialize in vintage beads and copperheads.

Dream Weaver Beads *Mail Order also*
74 Main Street
PO Box 1517
Bisbee, AZ 85603
602-432-4237
(Their ad states "A touch of Woodstock in Southern Arizona")

Jac Jan Beads, Etc. *Mail Order also*
251 Hwy 179 #A3
Sedona, AZ 86336
602-282-6780
Findings and beads to make all kinds of jewelry, classes.

Jay's of Tucson, Inc. *Wholesale & Retail*
6647 S. 12th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85706
602-294-3397
Particularly good supply of findings, components.

Margaret's Bead Bar
2515 E. Thomas Road, Suite 16-685
Phoenix, AZ
602-266-3375

Marsha's
7051 Fifth Avenue
Scottsdale, AZ
602-946-0141

Piney Hollow
427 N. 1st Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85705
602-623-4450
Hours: M-F 10AM-6PM, Sat. 10AM-5:30PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-4PM.
Good selection, findings, books, charms, fetishes, crystals.
Classes, quantity discounts.

Rainbow Imports
3617 W. Irma Lane
Glendale, AZ 85308
1-800-34-BEADS: (Works from Canada & the U.S.)
FAX: 602-516-1945
They sell a variety of FIMO beads, findings, woven friendship bracelets
with beads woven into them (from Guatemala), & necklaces. Part of their
profits go to supporting a school & clinic in the Peten Rainforest of
Guatemala. Call them for a color sheet.

Scottsdale Bead Supply
3625 N. Marshall Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
602-945-5988
Deep discounts, new arrivals weekly, classes.

Tombstone Bead Co.
416-A Allen Street
Tombstone, AZ 85638
602-457-2303


ARKANSAS

Crescent Moon Beads
121 Spring Street
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
501-253-5862
Beads, findings, workshops, parties, helpful advice.

Southwest Creations & Beads
(Arizona Gone Country)
5640 Batesville Boulevard
Pleasant Plains, AR 72568
501-345-2243
Beads, findings, southwest decorating items, finished Native
American bead work.


CALIFORNIA

Adventure in Glass
Loren Stump
4510 Carey Back Avenue
Elk Grove, CA 95758
916-421-2260
*By Appointment Only!*
Highly detailed, intricate torch cane work beads, etc.

Arrow Springs *See also beadcatalogs FAQ*
Donna & Craig Milliron
4570 Tennessee Drive
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
916-677-9482, Fax 677-9482
Fused glass, lampworked, raku and pate de verre beads.

Artistry with Beads *Mail Order also*
3008 W. Burbank Bl.
Burbank, CA 91505
818-848-1782, Fax 848-2002
Jewelry parts & findings including sterling & gold-filled,
incredible bead selection.

Ascona Beads *Retail, Wholesale, Mailorder*
1940 14th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-450-8939
Mostly glass beads & findings; classes on glass lampwork
bead-making.

Baubles & Beads
1664 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94709
510-644-BEAD
Antique, ethnic, contemporary, findings, charms, classes, books, tools,
seed beads, semi-precious; listed in Ornament magazine.

The Bead Asylum
5674 Thornton Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
510-744-0514
Czech seed and pressed glass, FIMO, Indian, Italian and German
Beads, Books, Classes Parties Etc.

The Bead Boutique
4187 Campus Drive, #M172
Irvine, CA 92715
714-725-0468, Fax 786-7081
Bead classes, thousands of beads

The Bead Centre
7061 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, #205
San Diego, CA 92111
619-292-0354
Beads, findings, supplies of all kinds, jewelry & collectibles;
listed in Ornament magazine.

The Bead Shop
899 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
714-494-2115, Fax 494-0380
M - Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-6PM
Large Selection of beads & classes.

Bead Source *See also beadcatalogs FAQ*
7047 Reseda Boulevard
Reseda, CA 91335
818-708-0972
Hours: M - Sat. 9:30AM-6PM
Specializing in Swarovski & Austrian crystals, beads, findings,
Peruvian beads, appliques; listed in Ornament magazine.

Beads, Baskets & Memories *Mail Order also*
3129 Chester Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93304
805-321-9798
Wide selection of beads from around the world, classes.

Beads N Jewels
455 C Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
619-427-2303
Large variety includes seed beads, trade beads and handmade
Venetian beads.

Beads Unique *See also beadcatalogs FAQ*
308 Roberts Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93308
805-399-6523, Fax 393-8432
Seed beads, cut beads, gemstones, crystal, bone, horn, glass,
tools, findings, books.

Beadwerk
10895 Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90064
310-470-1515, Fax 470-7116
M - F 12(Noon)-6PM, Sat. 10AM-6PM.
Large selection of beads and classes.

Beadworks
519 Munroe Street
Loehmann's Plaza
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-485-6612

Buy-Lines Co., Inc.
5444 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
213-463-4855
Czechoslovakian glass beads, seed beads, bugle beads, glass beads,
e-beads, long bugles; listed in Ornament magazine.

Chester Bead
205 Camino Alto, Suite 130
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-381-3934
Exotic, eclectic and off-beat beads, findings and
classes.

The Folk Tree Collection
199 South Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
818-793-4828

General Bead
637 Minna Street
San Fancisco, CA 94103
415-255-2323, Fax 621-0529
And
1010 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
619-235-0800
And
317 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
619-336-0100, Fax 336-0152
Japanese seed beads, Austrian crystal beads.

Gotsie's Trading co.
207 5th Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
714-969-7000
Call for summer & winter hours.
Old Czechoslovakian, seed, and others; listed in Ornament magazine.

Gypsy Wind *See also bead catalogs*
147 Sacramento Street
Auburn, CA 95603
916-823-1020
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; listed in Ornament magazine.

House of Beads
3229 Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-829-0349
M - Sat. 11AM-5:30PM
Gemstone beads, European glass, Austrian crystal, African
Trade beads, findings, supplies, classes.

International Glass and Bead Company *See beadcatalogs FAQ also*
317 W. First at Yale
Claremont, CA 91711
909-626-0877, Fax 625-4609
Hours: M - F 10AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun. 11AM-4PM.
Semi-precious stones, crystal, hand-blown glass, venetian, silver,
gold, findings.

Palo Pacifica Beads
213 Grand Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
408-647-9323, Fax 647-9323
Direct importers of India glass, Malaysian horn, bone and woods, classes;
listed in Ornament magazine.

Peninsula Bead & Supply *Retail & Wholesale*
5166A Moorpark Avenue
San Jose, CA 95129
408-253-6434, Fax 253-6652
Hours: M-F 11AM-7PM, Sat. 11AM-6PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-5PM.
Austrian crystal; listed in Ornament magazine.

The Peruvian Bead Company
493 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93003
805-641-1326
Ethnic beads, Peruvian beads.

Promenade's le Bead Shop
1970 13th Street
Boulder, CO 80303
303-440-4807, Fax 440-9116
Rare & unusual beads, austrian crystals, rhinestones, sequins,
sew-on jewels and studs, African trade beads; listed in Ornament
magazine.

Reedtz Beads
238 E Street
Davis, CA
916-758-0670
Hours: M & T 10AM-6PM, W - Sat. 10AM-9PM, Sun. 12(Noon) - 5PM.
Full service bead store, specializing in seed beads.

Shepherdess *See also beadcatalogs FAQ*
2802 Juan Street, #14
San Diego, CA 92110
619-297-4110, Fax 297-9897
Japanese beads and many threads.

Tarnov Company
605 Park Avenue
Arcata, CA 95521
707-822-5658
Austrian crystal.


COLORADO

International Beadtrader *Wholesale & Retail*
5771 Olde Wadsworth
Arvada, CO 80002
303-422-6410
And
3124 S. Parker Road, Unit C
Aurora, CO 80014
303-368-7992
And
2421 W. Colorado Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
719-635-0035
And
3364 S. Broadway
Englewood, CO 80110
303-781-4433, Fax 303-781-5390
And
324 Walnut
Ft. Collins, CO 80524
303-224-2572
1-800-805-BEAD
Czech seedbeads, semi-precious stones, findings; listed in
Ornament magazine.

Ornamental Resources Inc.
Box 3010 - OM
1427 Miner Street
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
303-279-2102, Fax 567-4245, 1-800-876-6762
Rare and unusual beads, seed and pony beads, glass beads; findings, tools and
special searches.

Skyloom Fibres
1705 S. Pearl St.
Denver, CO 80210
303-777-2331
Varied selection of Czech glass, plus various ethnic and semiprecious,
plus findings. They also give classes in Fimo, jewelry-making (silver),
and glass bead fabrication, along with bead-knitting.


CONNECTICUT

Beadworks
68 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
203-629-4500
And
139 Washington Street
South Norwalk, CT 06854
203-852-9194, Fax 852-9034
Beads, findings, books & tools.

The Rock Garden
982 State Street
New Haven, CT. 06511
203-777-9997
Open 7 days a week.
Hours: M - F 11AM - 6PM, Sat. & Sun. 11AM - 5PM.
Large selection of beads and charms, as well as Sculpey, Promat, and Fimo
clays.


DELAWARE

A.C. Moore
4391 Kirkwood Highway
Wilmington, DE
302-994-9016
Hours: M - Sat. 9:30AM-9:30PM, Sun. 11AM-5PM.
This is a chain craft store, but they do sell good glass beads
of late and findings if you're in a pinch. Also have quantities
of Tiger Tail, waxed linen, nylon thread, nymo, and some semi-precious
stone beads.

Crystal Concepts
47 East Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
302-731-5400
Hours vary, usually M - F 10AM-5PM(they often stay open later during the
semester), Sat. 12(Noon)-5:30PM, Sun. 12(noon)-5PM.
This is not exclusively a bead store, they also sell new age music,
incense, crystals and finished jewelry. The owners are nice and so
is the staff, knowledgeable too. They carry findings, semi-precious,
glass, stone, and clay beads; silver and gold wire, and silk cord for
stringing. They don't carry any leather, pearls, wood, or bone because
they are environmentally conscious.

The Outer Limits
42 East Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
302-368-2980
Hours: M - F 10AM-9PM, Sat. 10AM-8PM, Sun. 11AM-6PM.
This is not exclusively a bead store either, but they have unusual
beads, charms and books. They also sell clothing (vintage and grunge),
incense, and a few other things. They DO sell freshwater pearls, wood,
bone and leather, as well as findings and silk cord. Staff is not
terribly knowledgeable, but they are nice.

S&A Beads
127 C Rehoboth Mews
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
302-227-5827
Great little bead store at the beach. Extensive bead collection.


DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Beadazzled
1522 Connecticut Avenue
Washington, DC 20036
202-265-2323
Beads, findings, books, and finished jewelry.

S&A Beads
3143 N Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20007
202-337-2204


FLORIDA

House of Beads
8864 Florida Ave.
Tampa, FL 33604
813-931-7265
Hours: M - F 9AM-6:30PM, Sat. 9AM-6PM.
Lots of gemstone and glass beads. great prices! everthing is in case so must
go thru tray by tray with employee(I guess that's why prices are good-no
theft). Findings, tools.


ILLINOIS

The Beadhive
227 S. Third Street
Geneva, IL 60134
708-232-3866, Fax 377-0396
Beads, findings, tools, work tables, classes, party packages.

Bead In Hand
145 Harrison
Oak Park, IL 60304
708-848-1761
Antique & contemporary beads, findings, and handmade jewelry.

Bead It!
5242 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640
312-561-9683
Imported, handmade, and Japanese seed beads, findings,
books and classes.

The Bead Lady
101 Devonshire Drive
Bank Champaign Centre
Champaign, IL 61820
217-352-0932, Fax 352-0932
Full-service bead shop, classes.

The Bead Studio
124 N. Main Street
Wheaton, IL 60187
708-653-9683
Beads, findings, antique elements, one-of-a-kind pieces, classes, restringing.

Beadazzled
2002 Central Street
Evanston, IL 60201
708-864-9494
Full-service make your own jewelry store and classes.

Beauty and the Bead
507 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048
708-680-6565
Bead & design studio, beads from around the world, work stations,
tools, findings, classes.

Bodacious Beads
1942 River Road
Des Plaines, IL
708-699-7959

Jana M. Burnham
1110 South Grand E.
Springfield, IL 62703
217-525-2898
By Appointment Only!
"Jewelry designed around my own mandrel-wound glass beads."

Caravan Beads
3350 N. Paulina
Chicago, IL 60657
312-248-9555, Fax 248-9594
Wide selection of beads, findings, tools & more; classes.

City Crafts
2736 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
312-472-7911
Beads, supplies, and classes for creative Chicagoans of all ages.

DaBeads
547 North Euclid
Oak Park, IL 60302
708-386-6542

The Deja vu Shoppe
9146 Broadway
Brookfield, IL 60513
708-485-2004
Full-service bead shop, classes.

Gypsy's Bead Shoppe
117 W. State Street
Geneva, IL 60134
708-208-1663, Fax 208-1670
Design your own jewelry, great selection, low prices.

H&M Productions
9146 Broadway
Brookfield, IL
708-485-2004

International Beadtrader *Wholesale & Retail*
499 Pennsylvania Avenue
Glen Ellyn,IL 60137
708-545-0628
And
6 South Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068
708-692-9905
Czech seedbeads, semi-precious stones, findings; listed in
Ornament magazine.

Irresistables Beads R Us
318 Campbell
Geneva, IL 60134
708-282-8103
Irresistibly beautiful beads, findings and accessories.

Moon and Star Ltd.
605 N. Main Street
Sandwich, IL 60548
815-786-7074
"Our own line of unusual components made from glass and natural elements."

Originals Gallery of Antique Jewelry & Beads
1020 Davis
Evanston, IL 60201
708-328-4040
Antique jewelry, old beads, buttons, components, classes, repairs.

The Place to Bead *Mail Order also*
1237 W. Main
University Hall
Carbondale, IL 62901
618-457-6963
Full-service bead shop, classes.

Professor Beads
901 G Lucinda Avenue
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-756-1234, Fax 756-1234
"Create jewelry from our beads", jewelry, tools, books, assistance.

Simple Treasures, Inc.
3516 East State Street
Fairview Shopping Center
Rockford, IL 61108
815-398-7237
Gemstone jewelry, beads, classes in beadstringing.

Sweet Earth Jewelry Co. and Flower Market
201 West State Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
815-899-2444
Original fine art jewelry, large assortment of beads, jewelry supplies and
findings.


INDIANA

Boca Loca Beads *See also WHOLESALE beadcatalogs FAQ*
124 N. Walnut
Bloomington, IN 47404
812-333-8767
And
6404 Cornell Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-254-1860
Direct importers of Peruvian beads; listed in Ornament magazine.


IOWA

Dawn's Beads *See also beadcatalogs FAQ*
203 N. Linn
Iowa City, IA 52240
319-338-1566
Hours: M - Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-4PM.
Exotic beads, fine jewelry, quality stones; listed in Ornament magazine.


KANSAS

International Beadtrader *Retail & Wholesale*
1017 1/2 Massachusetts Ave.
Lawrence, KS 66044
913-865-4181
And
3700 East Douglas, #80A
Clifton Square
Wichita, KS 67208
316-688-4444
Czech seedbeads, semi-precious stones, findings; listed in
Ornament magazine.


MAINE

J.S. Ritter Jewelers Supply *See beadcatalogs FAQ also*
118 Preble Street
Portland, ME 04101
1-800-962-1468, Fax 207-772-5235
Tools, findings and gems.


MARYLAND

Accents Bead Shop
4930 Hampden Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-656-7307, Fax 657-8305
Hours: M, T, W, F 10AM-5PM, Thur. 10AM-7PM, Sat. 10AM-4:30PM.
Bead stringing supplies and classes; listed in Ornament magazine.

Atlantic Gems
1310 Apple Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-565-8094, fax 587-2942
Hours: M - F 9AM-5PM, Sat. 9AM-1PM.
Semi-precious, natural beads, precious stone beads, findings, ethnic beads,
venetian glass, pearls.

Beadazzled
501 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-837-2323
Beads, findings, books, and jewelry.

Beadecked
13532 Coachlamp Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20906
And
75 Maryland Avenue
Anapolis, MD 21401
410-263-4601
Beads, findings, books, art and jewelry.

Beadworks
905 South Ann Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-732-2323, Fax 732-2374
And
Towson Town Center
825 Dulaney Valley Rd.
Towson, MD 21204
410-583-2570, Fax 583-2572
Beads, findings, books, tools, and classes.

Fantasy Beads
11254 Triangle Lane
Wheaton, MD 20902
(One block from Wheaton metro stop)
301-933-8411
Hours: M - Sat. 11AM-6PM, Thurs. 11AM-8PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-5PM.
Czech & Japanese seed beads, findings, Fimo beads,
Austrian Crystal, Charms & Metal Stamping, Antique beads,
Semi-precious stone beads, and free beginner bead stinging,
Layout & Design, and Color Theory classes.
Gary has nice prices on art glass beads, and he also tends to pick
up some unusual things. I find he has excellent prices -- for what
he sells, possibly the best in the Metro area.

R&D Jewelry Supply Company
1310 Apple Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-588-7296, Fax 495-7312
Leather cord, silk bead cord, supplies.

S&A Beads
6929 Laurel Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
301-891-BEAD (2323)

Theodora's
Twinbrook Jewelry Exchange
2001-A Veirs Mill Road
Rockville, MD 20851
301-294-0633
Large selection of coordinated glass.

Talisman Associates, Inc. *Wholesale*
Twinbrook Jewelry Exchange
2001-A Veirs Mill Road
Rockville, MD 20851

Elizabeth Ward & Company *Wholesale, See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs*
4218 Howard Avenue
Kensington, MD 20895
301-897-8311


MASSACHUSETTS

Beadworks
349 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02115
617-247-7227, Fax 247-2322
And
23 Church Street
Cambridge, MA
617-868-9777, Fax 868-9229
Beads, findings, tools, books & classes.

The Bead Connection
1302 Washington
Newton, MA
617-527-8566

Beads 'N Pieces *Mail Order also*
8 Faneuil Hall Market Place
Boston, MA 02109
617-248-3898, Fax 345-9991
And
291 Newbury Street
Boston, MA
617-437-6666

Crystal Blue Beading Company
565 Mt Auburn Street
Watertown, MA 02172
617-923-2337
Glass seed beads, Czech glass, findings, books, classes, and
finished jewelry.

Little Russia
99 Mt. Auburn
Cambridge. MA
617-661-4928
And
228 Newbury Street
Boston, MA
617-437-0401

Mykonos Aegean Imports, Ltd.
203 Portland
Boston, MA
617-367-0108

The Stoneworks
11 Pleasant Street
Dunstable, MA 01827
508-649-6613
Hours: T - F 12(Noon)-5PM, Thurs. until 8, Sat. & Sun. in fall and winter.
They specialize in quality stone beads, especially rare and unusual stones
that are not necessarily expensive. Good selection of supplies: silk in many
colors, clasps, and other findings. Hand made amulet-beads from things like
fossil cave bear molars, crystals, and meteorites. Classes, quantity
discounts, and friendly advice. Makers of beautiful wampum beads from New
England quahog shell. A fascinating place to visit.

The Wandering Bull, Inc. *See bead catalog FAQ also*
P.O. Box 1075
247 South Main Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
508-226-6074, Fax 226-4878
Beads and craft supplies for Native American projects.

A World of Beads at JOI
236 Newbury Street
Boston, MA
617-247-8922


MINNESOTA

Art Glass/Malcom Potek
Minneapolis, MN
612-879-9171
Glass art, jewelry, beads.

Bead It!
383 W. Market Place
The Mall of America
Bloomington, MN 55425
612-858-8612
Beads and classes.

The Bead Monkey
4940 France Avenue South
Edina, MN 55410
612-929-4032

Beautiful Beads
Diane Fitzgerald
115 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-333-0170, Fax 333-8122
Specialty, European & Japanese beads, classes.

Bijoux Bead
715 Grand Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
612-221-9103, Fax 221-9720
Glass, metal, natural and plasic beads, classes.

Bobby Bead
1608 W. Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-824-8281, Fax 824-7942
Beads and classes.

Gypsy Dragon Bead Company
3208 W. Lake Street, Suite 73
Minneapolis, MN 55416
612-824-6816

Jana Burnham Designs
1505 6th Street South
Minneapolis, MN 55108
612-332-5842

Stormcloud Trading Company *Mail Order also*
725 Snelling Avenue North
Saint Paul, MN 55104
612-645-0343, Fax 645-5745
Specializing in items for frontier and southwestern looks.


MISSOURI

Beadtrader *Wholesale & Retail*
4135 Pennsylvania
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-753-1565
1-800-805-BEAD
Czech seedbeads, semi-precious stones, findings; listed in
Ornament magazine.


MONTANA

Center Lodge Native Arts
121 N 29th St
Billings, MT 59101
406-252-9994
E-mail:cent...@cu.comp-unltd.com
Czech glass beads,Japanese Delicas and other trade beads. Native American
beadwork by Crow, Cheyenne and other Plains Tribes.


NEBRASKA

International Beadtrader *Wholesale & Retail*
1637 P Street, Suite B
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-438-2828
1-800-805-BEAD
Czech seedbeads, semi-precious stones, findings; listed in
Ornament magazine.


NEW JERSEY

The Birds and the Beads
41 Route 34 South (across the street from Delicious Orchards)
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
908-780-1926
Hours: T - Sat. 10AM-5PM, Thurs. until 8PM, closed Mondays.
Sun. 12(Noon)-4PM during the holiday season, normally closed Sun.


NEW MEXICO

Bead Weaver
1532 Paseo De Peralta
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-982-2323
Czech and Japanese seed beads, gemstone books, antique glass beads.

Bead Lady and the Tin Man
301 E. Palace #2
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-820-7321
An emphasis on unusual beds, amulets, charms and pendants
of sterling silver, antler, bone and
glass as well components and findings.

Beauty and the Beads
The Design Center
418 Cerillos Rd. #22
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-982-5234
A distinct selection of individual glass, bone and gemstone beads.
Unusual findings, tools, and Artist Made Beads.

Konte African Imports
The Design Center
418 Cerrillos Rd. #21
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-989-1500
Extensive collection of African, Indian and Czech Beads.
Textiles, Masks, Baskets and carvings from West Africa.

Melanie Collection *See also bead catalogs*
12105 Bermuda NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
505-298-7036
Old, new, and ancient silver and bronze; listed in Ornament magazine.

Santa Fe Jewelers' Supply
1513 5th Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-988-9157, 1-800-659-3835(Orders only)
Northern New Mexico's only complete jewelers supply. Wholesale metals,
tools, findings and stones. (From Brochure)

Shamballa Fine Arts & Crafts
403 Canyon Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-986-9812
Tibetan Turquoise Beads, Lapis, Carnelian, Amber, and Coral.
An extensive collection of old and new sterling silver beads.

Southwest America
1506-C Wyoming N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87112
505-299-1856
Antique seed beads, larger ornamental varieties; listed in Ornament magazine.

Winona's Trading Post
1827 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-988-4811
Glass seed beads, Bugle, Crow and Pony beads. Indian craft supplies,
Semiprecious stones. Books and feathers.

Worldly Goods
848 Camino Del Pueblo
Bernalillo, NM 87004
505-867-1303
Beads, components, ancient and contemporary beads, sterling, pot
metal, bone, horn, resin and glass; listed in Ornament magazine.

Wordly Possessions
330 Garfield St at Guadalupe
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-983-6090
Beads, Buttons, Stampings, Watch Findings, Tools and Findings.
An uncommonly extensive collection of Old, New, Rare and Exquisite.


NEW YORK STATE

Accents Bead Shop
513 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
716-884-4689, Fax 884-4689
Bead stringing supplies and classes; listed in Ornament magazine.

DRS *Mail Order also*
Jeweler's Department Store
56 West 47th Street
New York, NY 10036
Voice:212-819-0237 or 800-223-8960
Fax: 212-354-2270 or 800-526-8682
Grobet tools, Grobet jewelry manufacturimg supplies (anything in the
Grobet Catalouge), Foredom Power tools and accesories findings
colored stones and beads <--- don't know about the quality
beading supplies

Kuma *See beadcatalogs FAQ also*
133 Saratoga Road
Glenville, NY 12302
518-384-0110, Fax 399-0677
Semiprecious in many shapes; Austrian crystal; findings in sterling,
goldfill, 14K, and base metals; bead stringing supplies. Has some
unusual items. Seems expensive.

Ross Metals
54 West 47th Street
New York, NY 10036
212-869-1407, 800-654-ROSS
Wire & Plate, Castings, Findings, Solder, Chain.


OHIO

Isle of Beads
2483 Lee Boulevard
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
216-371-0173
Beads of glass, stone, metal; cast carved & lampworked,
charms, fetishes & findings, classes; listed in Ornament magazine.

Bead Paradise
15 1/2 West College Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
216-775-2233
Specializing in African trade beads, unusual and rare components,
and vintage glass.

Victorian Scented Beads
677 Wilson Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43205
614-252-7875 phone/fax
email bake...@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu
*By Appointment Only*
Scented beads suitable for personal ornamentation, perfume, and
aromatherapy. All organic, no chemicals or animal products. We also carry
a wide variety of glass and stone beads. Finished scented jewelry and
custom jewelry is also available. Catalog available for $10.00 which is
refundable with with purchase of a display/storage unit, or $5.00
refundable with purchases over $50.00.
Catalog includes 9 scented beads-from 3 different scents.


OKLAHOMA

Beadtrader *Wholesale & Retail*
135 Asp Avenue
Norman, OK 73069
405-321-7722
And
3323 R. East 51st Street
Tulsa, OK 74135
918-743-3405
1-800-805-BEAD
Czech seedbeads, semi-precious stones, findings.


PENNSYLVANIA

Beadworks
225 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-413-2323, Fax 413-2211
*I have been to this store and it is great! They have friendly, helpful
people, hordes of beads and great findings, they also have books and
offer classes, too!

The Bead Game *Mail Order also*
20 West Bridge Street
New Hope, PA 18938
215-862-2324, 1-800-820-0130
Glass beads, Japanese, French & Czech seed beads, classes.

The Bead Mine
1205 E. Carson St.
Pittsburgh, PA
412-381-8822

Earth Rhythms
516 Penn Avenue
West Reading, PA 19611
610-374-3730
Hours: M,T,W,F 10AM-6PM, Thurs. 10AM-7PM, Sat. 10AM-4PM.
A combination ethnic drum and percussion store and bead store.
Have been in business for 2 years now. Have a good selection of quality
beads, basic jewelry making classes, some seed bead classes, a polymer
clay club and classes. And they're real friendly and a fun place to spend
some time. Sometimes you get to hear drumming while you bead.

History
424 S. Craig St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-681-4484

Sunshine Bead Comany
194 Castle Shannon Blvd
Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
412-561-6404


RHODE ISLAND

Beadworks
The Brick Market
227 Goddard Row
Newport, RI 02840
401-846-1440, Fax 849-0110
And
290 Thayer Street
Providence, RI 02906
401-861-4540, Fax 861-6670
Beads, findings, books and tools.


SOUTH DAKOTA

Sioux Trading Post, Inc (registered trademark)
913 Mount Rushmore Road
Rapid City, SD 57701
605-348-4822, Fax 348-9624
And
US 83, one block south of it's intersection with US 18
(across from Antelope Motel)
Mission, South Dakota
605-856-2380
Beads, Books, Tapes, CD's, Beadwork, Quillwork. Traditional &
Contemporary Indian Art


TEXAS

Beadworks
Stockyards Station
140 East Exchange Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76106
817-625-2323, Fax 232-4331
And
1420 Avenue "K"
Plano, TX 75074
214-881-2117, Fax 424-5893

The Rock Barrel
13650 Floyd Rd., #104
Dallas, TX
214-231-4809, Fax 231-1260
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.


VIRGINIA

Banana Tree
1223 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-836-4317
Hours: Daily 11AM-6PM.
Ancient beads, Thai & Indonesian silver beads.

Beadecked, Inc.
5828 Doris Place
Alexandria, VA 22311
703-578-4631
Walter & Mrinalini Andersen - owners.

The Beaded Lady
303 Atlantic Avenue, #206 - Debbe O'Day, Designer
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
804-425-3092
And
5517 Talon Court - Dawn O'Day Foster, Designer
Fairfax, VA 22032
703-503-9011
Unique, handcrafted beaded jewelry. Craft, specialty & home shows,
custom orders.

The Beaded Rabbit
2378 Branleigh Park Ct. - Katy Stidley
Reston, VA 22091
703-264-1684
And
833 Walker Road - Janet Flynn
Great Falls, VA 22066
703-759-2529

Beads Limited
1801 Belle View Boulevard, B-1
Alexandria, VA 22307
703-768-9499
Hours: M, T, W 10AM-6PM, Sun. 1:30PM-6:30PM
Glass, ethnic beads.

St. Martin Studios
Lisa Stemmer-St. Martin
2125 Salt Kettle Way
Reston, VA 22091
703-860-4820

Star's Beads
2433 Rockbridge Street
Vienna, VA 22180
703-698-0626
Mondays 12(Noon)-8PM.
Extensive collection of beads, 26 beading classes.


WASHINGTON

Bead Bazaar
Bellis Fair Mall
1 Bellis Fair Pkwy, #601
Bellingham, WA 98226
360-647-8183
And
Fairhaven Marketplace
1001 Harris Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-671-5655
Creative jewelry making supplies.

Bead Factory *Wholesale Outlet*
902 Industry Drive
Tukwila, WA 98188
360-575-1778
And
440 E. 25th Street
Freighthouse Square
Tacoma, WA 98421
360-572-5529, Fax 328-7053
Findings, wire, tools, stringing materials & thousands of beads.

Beads and Beyond
25 102nd Avenue, NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
360-462-8992

Worldbeads *See also beadcatalogs FAQ*
233 Broadway East
Seattle, WA 98102
206-323-4998
And
98 Virginia Street
Seattle, WA 98121
206-441-7022
A contributor informs me that it is cheaper to order wholesale
from the U.S. than to buy in Canada at wholesale. If your order
is less than $50, they will add a $4.00 service fee, but it's worth it.

BeadWorx, Inc.
207 South 174th Street
Spanaway, WA 98387
206-535-2924
Open 7 days a week.
Good selection of Czech. seed beads by the hank. Japanese Deleca and
Japanese seed beads by the 8 gram bottle. Books, general supplies and
extensive classes. Shelly Ely & Vicki Souza - owners.

Olive Glass
Route 2, Box 3196
Lopez Island, WA 98261
206-468-2821
Handblown glass.

Shipwreck Beads *See also WHOLESALE beadcatalogs FAQ*
2727 Westmoor Court
Dept. BB
Olympia, WA 98502
360-754-BEAD (2323), Fax 754-2510, 1-800-950-4232 ORDERS ONLY!
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.


WISCONSIN

Beadtrader *Wholesale & Retail*
2107 N. Prospect Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-224-0555
1-800-805-BEAD
Czech seedbeads, semi-precious stones, findings; listed in
Ornament magazine.

Blue Bead
819 E. Johnson
Madison, WI 53703
608-251-2583, Fax 251-2583
Old and new beads, beading supplies, classes.

Burnie's Rock Shop
902 E. Johnson
Madison, WI 53703
608-251-2601
Hours: M & F 10AM-9PM, T & Thurs. 10AM-6PM, Sat. 9AM-5PM.
Semi-precious stone beads, Austrian crystal, findings.

Tropic Jewel
449 State Street
Madison, WI
608-256-4442
Hours: M - Sat. 9AM-5PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-5PM
Beads, findings and helpful sales staff.


WYOMING

Beadtrader *Wholesale & Retail*
Laramie, WY
307-742-7554
1-800-805-BEAD
Czech seedbeads, semi-precious stones, findings; listed in
Ornament magazine.

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Information in this list came from Ornament magazine, The Bead Society of
Greater Washington newsletter, Bead & Button magazine, 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.
This FAQ may be posted to any USENET newsgroup, on-line service, or BBS
as long as it is posted in its entirety and includes this copyright
statement.
This FAQ may not be distributed for financial gain.
This FAQ may not be included in commercial collections or compilations
without express permission from the author.
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This portion of the rec.crafts.beads FAQ is created and maintained by
Marianne Vaughn. Please send all updates, corrections and additions
to 'mva...@clark.net.'

This part of the FAQ lists retail bead shops organized by state and within
each state, in alphabetical order by store name. Hours are listed where
available. Suggestions on organization welcome.

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created: 94.12.03
last update: 95.05.29

Contributors:
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Roy Breitenstein
Susan Campanini
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Curt Gates
Leo & Janice Hudetz
Janet H. Jhoun
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Alex King
Becky King
Scott Lindstrom
Bill McDowall
Ron & Joan Miller
Susie Molnar
Artemis Oakgrove
Kirk Parrott
Walter Raisanen
Sandree
Andrew Sinclair-Day
Carolyn Stelmack
Anne Threston
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AUSTRALIA

The Bead Company of Australia *See also bead catalogs 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
Imported beads, glass, pearls, flatbacks, wood, crystals, findings, classes.

CANADA

Alberta

Bead Closet *Wholesale & Retail*
10462 82 Ave
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
T6J 2A2
403-432-7547
Unique in Canada, store specializes in semi precious stone beads and Chinese
Cloisonne. Prices are usually as inexpensive as plastic, wood or glass beads

Beadworks
10324 82nd Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 1Z8
403-433-9559
Beads, findings, books, classes.

Beadworks
338-10th Street Northwest
Clagary, Alberta
T2N 1V8
403-270-8502
Beads, findings, books, fimo, and classes.


British Columbia

Abacus Beads *Mail Order also*
505 Kootenay Street
Nelson, BC
V1L 1K9
604-354-3100, Fax 352-9662
Ethnic, imported and contemporary beads, classes.

Beadworks, Head Office
126 West 3rd Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia
V5Y 1E9
604-876-6637, Fax 876-3317

And


5-1666 Johnston Street
Granville Island
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6H 3S2
604-682-2323

And


Lonsdale Quay Market
123 Carrie Cates Court
North Vancouver, British Columbia
V7M 3K7
604-983-2309

And
140-2271 Harvey Avenue
Kelowna, BC
V1Y 6H2
604-860-1093
And
2316-2929 Barnet Highway
Port Coquitlam, BC
V3B 5R5
604-941-7098


Beads, findings, books, fimo, and classes.

Beadzerk!
Box 126
Gillies Bay, BC
V0N 1W0
*By Appointment Only!*
"One-of-a-kind hand made glass beads"

Jewellations *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
543 Johnson Street
Victoria, BC
V8W 1M2
604-383-3250, Fax 360-0086
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Pacific Seashell *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
114 Water Street (Gastown)
Vancouver, BC
V6B 1B2
604-688-1660 (phone and fax)
Seashell, beads, abalone and mother of pearl buttons.

Strung Out On Beads
2543 Montrose Avenue, #2

Abbotsford, BC (Near Vancouver)


V2S 3T4
604-852-8677
E-mail: via Terry Eisler at tei...@unibase.unibase.com

Hours: M - Sat. 10AM-6PM, Closed Sundays.


Bead store and a lot more! Large selection of beads and findings,
original one-of-a-kind hand-made lampshades and custom hand-beaded
fringes. Victorian, Art Deco, etc. As well as silver jewelry, incense,
and local pottery and art works.


Manitoba

Beadworks
470-472 River Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3L 0C8
204-452-8762
Beads, findings, books, fimo, classes.


Ontario

Beadworks
2154 Queens Street East
Toronto, Ontario
M4E 1E4
416-693-0780

And
39 Clarence Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 5P4
613-562-1238
And
2326 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M6S 1P2
416-763-5446


Beads, findings, books, fimo, and classes.

Mano A Mano
313 Queen Street West, 2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario, CANADA
M5V 2A4
416-599-3373 BUS
Beads: hematite, tourmaline, amazonite, moonstone, semi-precious chips, metal
beads, etc., findings and curiosities.

Scotia Bead Connections
308 Jane Street
Toronto, Ontario
M6S 3Z4
416-790-9166
*By Appointment Only!*
Full-service bead shop specializing in semi-precious stone beads.


Quebec

Beadworks des Perles
2085 St. Denis Street
Montreal, Quebec
H2X 3K8
514-284-6655


Beads, findings, books, fimo, and classes.


Saskatchewan

Beadworks
103-733 Broadway Avenue
Saskaton, Saskatchewan
S7N 1B3
306-653-7033


Beads, findings, books, fimo, and classes.

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ALASKA


ARIZONA


ARKANSAS


CALIFORNIA

3 Beads and a Button
10891 North Wolfe Road
Cupertino, CA 95014
408-366-BEAD (2323)
Fanciful beads and buttons, classes.

A & G Beads *See also beadcatalogs FAQ*
823 S. Maple Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-623-4833, Fax 623-8782
Glass & plastic beads, pearls, rhinestones, metal stampings,
findings, supplies.

Barbetta's Beads & Art
2316 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
916-443-4959
Beads, international traders, contemporary glass, classes.

Baubles & Beads
1664 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94709
510-644-BEAD
Antique, ethnic, contemporary, findings, charms, classes, books, tools,
seed beads, semi-precious; listed in Ornament magazine.

The Bead Asylum
5674 Thornton Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
510-744-0514
Czech seed and pressed glass, FIMO, Indian, Italian and German
Beads, Books, Classes Parties Etc.

The Bead Boutique
4187 Campus Drive, #M172
Irvine, CA 92715
714-725-0468, Fax 786-7081
Bead classes, thousands of beads

Bead Box *See also beadcatalogs FAQ*
309 N. Kings Road
Los Angeles, CA 90048
213-651-3595
Sequins, pearls, rhinestones, trims, jewels, semi-precious, and jewelry
findings.

Bead Buds *Mail Order also*
10044 McLennan Avenue
North Hills, CA 91343
818-360-8639
Delica beads and Japanese seed beads.

The Bead Centre
7061 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, #205
San Diego, CA 92111
619-292-0354
Beads, findings, supplies of all kinds, jewelry & collectibles;
listed in Ornament magazine.

The Bead Fetish *Mail Order also*
1410 2nd Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
410-457-8891, Fax 457-4845
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Bead Fever
166 West Smith Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
707-462-2323
Beading supplies, Czech glass, shell, stone, bone, metal, findings,
Indian owned.

The Bead Gallery *Mail Order also*
328 Oak Street
Red Bluff, CA 96080
916-527-9105, Fax 529-0977
Seed beads up to 24o, Austrian crystals, antique beads, findings, classes.

Bead It
1325 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
408-426-0779
Over 7500 beads, charms, pendants, findings & supplies.

Bead Mania
100 N. Glendora Avenue #108
Glendora, CA 91741
818-852-9770
In-store work table with tools, classes.

Bead Ranch
605 Town and Country Village
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
408-739-8842
Glass beads and findings, polymer clay beads and buttons by Sam & Dave
Design, classes.

The Bead Shop
899 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
714-494-2115, Fax 494-0380
M - Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-6PM
Large Selection of beads & classes.

And
201 First Street
Los Altos, CA 94022
415-949-1984, Fax 988-8854
And
177 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
415-328-7925
And
605 Town & Country Village
San Jose, CA 95128
408-261-0423
"Most complete class offering in Northern California."

The Bead Shoppe
5273 Sunrise Boulevard
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
916-966-6612
Full-service bead shop, classes.

Bead Source *See also beadcatalogs FAQ*
7047 Reseda Boulevard
Reseda, CA 91335
818-708-0972
Hours: M - Sat. 9:30AM-6PM
Specializing in Swarovski & Austrian crystals, beads, findings,
Peruvian beads, appliques; listed in Ornament magazine.

The Bead Store *Mail Order also*
73-382 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA 92260
619-341-9559, Fax 346-9508
And
417 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-861-7332
Over 1,000 beads.

Bead Utopia
at Rice's Handcrafted Outlet
8801 Central, Unit F
Montclair, CA 91763
909-624-0686
Quality beads and supplies at affordable prices.

Beadiful
343 Village Lane
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408-395-3439
Large selection of unique beads.

Beading Frenzy
570 E. Olive Avenue
Fresno, CA 93728
209-497-9329
Full-service bead shop, classes.

Bead-it Co.
1169 Thousand Oaks Boulevard
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805-494-3263, Fax 373-2966
Large selection of unique beads and findings, work areas, classes.

Beads *Mail Order also*
911 1/2 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-966-1138, Fax 966-3175
Selection of beads, sterling, gems, glass, and plastic, classes.

Beads and More *Mail Order also*
4150 Mission Boulevard, Suite 111
San Diego, CA 92109
619-483-4190, Fax 483-0607
Large selection of beads, classes.

Beads & Trims
321 E. 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-689-1000, Fax 689-1460
Large selection of beads & buttons.

Beads at J. Harsin Design
518A College Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
707-579-0861
Selected mix of stone, bone, shell, and glass beads.

Beads, Baskets & Memories *Mail Order also*
3129 Chester Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93304
805-321-9798
Wide selection of beads from around the world, classes.

Beads Beads *See also beadcatalogs FAQ*
1214 Magnolia, #102
Corona, CA 91719
909-270-0686, Fax 714-639-1479
And
949 N. Tustin Avenue
Orange, CA 92667
714-639-1611, Fax 639-1479
Complete line of beading supplies and artifacts, classes.

Beads by the Bay
865 Main Street
Morro Bay, CA 93442
805-772-5403
Beads, supplies, books, classes, finished jewelry, repair/restringing,
consignment.

Beads-N-Stuff
1372 So. State Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
707-462-9210
Silver charms, findings, beads (most Japanese) and locally made jewelry
and gifts.

Beads N Jewels
455 C Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
619-427-2303
Large variety includes seed beads, trade beads and handmade
Venetian beads.

Beads of Contentment
1028 J Street
Modesto, CA 95354
209-523-6335
A bead shop and workspace, informal instruction available.

Beads of Marin
8 Locust Avenue
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-381-4364
Fully stocked store with work tables, classes.

Beads Unique *See also beadcatalogs FAQ*
308 Roberts Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93308
805-399-6523, Fax 393-8432
Seed beads, cut beads, gemstones, crystal, bone, horn, glass,
tools, findings, books.

Beadwerk
10895 Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90064
310-470-1515, Fax 470-7116
M - F 12(Noon)-6PM, Sat. 10AM-6PM.
Large selection of beads and classes.

Beadworks
519 Munroe Street
Loehmann's Plaza
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-485-6612

And
5724 E. Los Angeles Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93063
805-584-6909
Huge selection of Czech glass.

Beadz *Mail Order also*
6421 N. Blackstone Avenue
Fresno, CA 93710
209-261-2747, Fax 261-0341
Full-service bead store, classes.

Bell Tower Beads Plus
419 Main Street, Suite A
and
434 Main Street
Placerville, CA 95667
916-642-BEAD (2323)
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Berger Specialy Company, Inc. *See also beadcatalogs FAQ*
413 E. 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-627-8783, Fax 680-9743
Unique, unusual, common beads, pearls, jewels, rhinestones, etc.

The Black Bead *Mail Order also*
5003 Newport Avenue
San Diego, CA 92107
619-222-2115
Full-service bead shop.

Broadway Bead
20 Broadway Lane
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
510-932-9909, Fax 707-864-0802
All types of beads and cords, jewelry repair, classes.

Buy-Lines Co., Inc.
5444 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
213-463-4855
Czechoslovakian glass beads, seed beads, bugle beads, glass beads,
e-beads, long bugles; listed in Ornament magazine.

Chester Bead
205 Camino Alto, Suite 130
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-381-3934
Exotic, eclectic and off-beat beads, findings and
classes.

Chico Bead *Mail Order also*
804 Broadway
Chico, CA 95928
916-345-8551, Fax 872-5020
Micro seed beads, Czech glass; hot glass beadmaking classes,
hot glass equipment.

Creative Castle *Mail Order also*
2321 Michael Drive
Newbury Park, CA 91320
805-499-1377, Fax 499-7923
Seed beads, antique, Peruvian, metal, crystal, fimo, beading supplies,
jewelry kits, classes.

Creative Expressions
of Palm Springs
1111 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264
619-327-2587
Complete bead store with classes.

Creative Handcrafts
2200 S. Escondido Boulevard
Escondido, CA 92025
619-747-5570, Fax 747-5770
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Fantasy Beads
946 W. College Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
707-523-4356
Specializing in unique and unusual beads and findings.

Farrin & Fletcher *See also beadcatalogs FAQ*
Design Studio
146 W. Bellevue Drive
Pasadena, CA 91105
818-796-1837
Beads, books, craft supplies, classes.

Fogel's
1128 Wall Street
La Jolla, CA 92037
619-456-2696
Specialize in antique, European, glass beads.

The Folk Tree Collection
199 South Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
818-793-4828

Forbeadin'
2381 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-932-1414, Fax 921-6519
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Gardin' of Beadin' *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
752 Redwood Drive
Garberville, CA 95542
707-923-9120, Fax 923-9160
1-800-BEAD LUV (232-3588) Orders Only!
Hours: M - F 9AM-6PM, Sat. and Sun. 10AM-5PM. Winter hours vary.
Semi-precious, glass, seed, bugle beads and supplies. Also has great
bead sample cards!

General Bead
637 Minna Street
San Fancisco, CA 94103
415-255-2323, Fax 621-0529
And

317 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
619-336-0100, Fax 336-0152
Japanese seed beads, Austrian crystal beads.

Global Beads *Mail Order also*
720 Villa Street
Mountain View, CA 94041
415-967-7556 (phone and fax)
Beads from around the world, over 15,000 varieties, classes.

Gotsie's Trading co.
207 5th Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
714-969-7000
Call for summer & winter hours.
Old Czechoslovakian, seed, and others; listed in Ornament magazine.

Grieger's, Inc.
2830 E. Foothill Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91107
1-800-423-4181, 818-795-9775, Fax 577-4751
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 bead catalogs*
147 Sacramento Street
Auburn, CA 95603
916-823-1020
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; listed in Ornament magazine.

Hanson's Leather *See also beadcatalogs FAQ*
6900 Andressen Road
Sheridan, CA 95681
916-633-0844, Fax 624-1772
Czech, French, Italian, Bohemian beads, metal, leather findings,
books & supplies, classes.

Heart Bead *Mail Order also*
761 8th Street on the Plaza
Arcata, CA 95521
707-826-9577, Fax 826-9583
From Kiffa to Fimo, chevrons to seed beads, Russian Blues to
miracle beads.

Hobby Company
of San Francisco
5124 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-386-4161, Fax 387-9268
Vintage glass, seed beads, handmade glass, charms, supplies,
and classes.

House of Beads
3229 Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-829-0349
M - Sat. 11AM-5:30PM
Gemstone beads, European glass, Austrian crystal, African
Trade beads, findings, supplies, classes.

International Glass and Bead Company *See beadcatalogs FAQ also*
317 W. First at Yale
Claremont, CA 91711
909-626-0877, Fax 625-4609
Hours: M - F 10AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun. 11AM-4PM.
Semi-precious stones, crystal, hand-blown glass, venetian, silver,
gold, findings.

Legendary Beads
483 Main Street
Sebastopol, CA 95472
707-829-7229
And
112 Washington Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
707-769-8385
Unique collection from far corners of the world, classes.

The Magical Trinket
524 Hayes Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-626-0764
Large variety of beads and findings, classes.

Orbweaver *See also beadcatalogs FAQ*
4793 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 658-8131
Charms, stampings, books, tools, findings, classes.

Oskadusa, a bead gallery
243 N. Highway 101, #6
Solana Beach, CA 92075
619-755-2323
Exotic, antique, vintage beads, artifacts; jewelry and
silversmithing workshops daily.

Palo Pacifica Beads
213 Grand Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
408-647-9323, Fax 647-9323
Direct importers of India glass, Malaysian horn, bone and woods, classes;
listed in Ornament magazine.

Peninsula Bead & Supply *Retail & Wholesale*
5166A Moorpark Avenue
San Jose, CA 95129
408-253-6434, Fax 253-6652
Hours: M-F 11AM-7PM, Sat. 11AM-6PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-5PM.
Austrian crystal; listed in Ornament magazine.

The Peruvian Bead Company
1601 Callens Road
Ventura, CA 93003
805-642-0952, Fax 642-0986
Ethnic beads, Peruvian beads, jewelry, findings.

The Place to Bead
330 Market Place
San Ramon, CA 94583
510-866-2828
Full-service bead shop with beginner & advanced classes.

Reedtz Beads
238 E Street
Davis, CA
916-758-0670
Hours: M & T 10AM-6PM, W - Sat. 10AM-9PM, Sun. 12(Noon) - 5PM.
Full service bead store, specializing in seed beads.

Shepherdess *See also beadcatalogs FAQ*
2802 Juan Street, #14
San Diego, CA 92110
619-297-4110, Fax 297-9897

Japanese beads and many threads, over 100 different classes
offered every 4 months.

Tarnov Company
605 Park Avenue
Arcata, CA 95521
707-822-5658
Austrian crystal.

Twilight Refractions
Eve Nagode
3377 Deer Valley Road, #101
Antioch, CA 94509
510-706-0269
*By Appointment Only*
Designer torch beads and fused glass jewelry.

Wild Things
221 Main Street
PO Box 2627
Weaverville, CA 96048
916-623-5094
Czech, Japanese seed beads, glass, silver, gemstone, African
trade beads, classes.

Yone of San Francisco
478 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
915-986-1424
Full-service bead shop with classes.


COLORADO

Amallama
635 Lincoln
P.O. Box 774751
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
303-879-9127
Full-service bead shop.

Bead It!
7438 S. University Boulevard
Littleton, CO 80122
303-770-1308, Fax 770-9406
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Bead Junction
2401 North Avenue, #11
Grand Junction, CO 81501
303-242-BEAD (2323)
Full-service bead shop, will take special orders, classes.

Bead to the Beat
617 1/2 Manitou Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Full-service bead shop featuring jewelry and hair wraps by
Jones Taylor, classes.

The Birds and the Beads

100 N. Main #103/Box 2886
Breckenridge, CO 80424
303-453-8610, Fax 262-9023
Full-service bead shop with classes.

International Beadtrader *Wholesale & Retail*

5771 Olde Wadsworth *See also bead catalogs FAQ*


Arvada, CO 80002
303-422-6410
And
3124 S. Parker Road, Unit C
Aurora, CO 80014
303-368-7992
And
2421 W. Colorado Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
719-635-0035
And

3366 S. Broadway


Englewood, CO 80110
303-781-4433, Fax 303-781-5390
And
324 Walnut
Ft. Collins, CO 80524
303-224-2572

1-800-805-BEAD Orders Only!

Czech seedbeads, semi-precious stones, findings; listed in
Ornament magazine.

Millie Fiores *Mail Order also*
1705 South Pearl
Denver, CO 80210
303-777-2331
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Morning Light Emporium *Mail Order and catalog*
P.O. Box 1155
Paonia, CO 81428
303-527-4493
"..the bead store located almost in the middle of nowhere.."

Ornamental Resources Inc.
Box 3010 - OM
1427 Miner Street
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
303-279-2102, Fax 567-4245, 1-800-876-6762
Rare and unusual beads, seed and pony beads, glass beads; findings, tools and
special searches.

Pearls and Jewels Bead Shop
1457 S. Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80210
303-744-6944
Exotic beads, findings, classes.

Promenade's le Bead Shop
1970 13th Street
Boulder, CO 80303
303-440-4807, Fax 440-9116
Rare & unusual beads, austrian crystals, rhinestones, sequins,
sew-on jewels and studs, African trade beads; listed in Ornament
magazine.

Skyloom Fibres


1705 S. Pearl St.
Denver, CO 80210
303-777-2331
Varied selection of Czech glass, plus various ethnic and semiprecious,
plus findings. They also give classes in Fimo, jewelry-making (silver),
and glass bead fabrication, along with bead-knitting.

WorldBeads *See also beadcatalogs FAQ*
2640 East 3rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-388-3743
Beads, findings, books, fimo, classes.

The Yarn Shop
P.O. Box 1547
41149 U.S. Hwy 6 & 24
Avon, CO 81620
303-949-1952
Full-service bead shop.

CONNECTICUT

The Beadoir, Inc.
951A Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06107
203-231-8755
Full-service store, beads, findings, seed beads, classes.

Beadworks
68 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
203-629-4500
And
139 Washington Street
South Norwalk, CT 06854
203-852-9194, Fax 852-9034
Beads, findings, books & tools.

Harvest Beads and Silver
44 Oak Street
Manchester, CT 06040
203-649-2908
Full-service bead shop, "21 years of professional experience."

RiBo's Emporium *Mail Order also*
388 Federal Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-740-1131
Full-service bead shop, beads and findings.


DELAWARE


DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Beadazzled *See also bead catalogs FAQ*


1522 Connecticut Avenue
Washington, DC 20036
202-265-2323
Beads, findings, books, and finished jewelry.

Kate Fowle *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Lampworked Beads
5420 Newark Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
202-966-7747
*By Appointment Only*
Custom lampworked beads, traveling teacher.

S&A Beads
3143 N Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20007
202-337-2204

Donna Zalusky
Donna's Designs
3142 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
202-328-6735
*By Appointment Only*
Lampworked beads, custom jewelry, studio time available.


FLORIDA

The Bead Place
Flea World, Bldg. 300, #14
Sanford, FL 32817
407-657-9212
*Weekends Only!*
Large variety of loose beads, supplies and findings.

The Bead String *Mail Order also*
1336 Cesery Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32211
904-744-0746
Beads and buttons for jewelry design, classes.

Beadaholics
6323 Stirling Road
Davie, FL 33314
305-791-1600
"Unique, hard-to-find glass beads", classes.

Beadnecks, Inc.
49 W. Osceola Street
Stuart, FL 34994
407-223-1120
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Beads, F.O.B. *Mail Order also*
6690 Superior Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34231
813-921-0871, Fax 349-2052
Natural, European glass, Southwest Native American beads,
sterling charms, classes.

Beads at Peace Creek Trading Co. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
218 E. Pine Street, Shop #4
Lakeland, FL 33801
813-686-5562, Fax 299-6037
Antique, ethnic, contemporary & custom lampwork beads, findings,
classes.

Beads...to the Knees *Mail Order also*
826 Lomax Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
904-356-6010
Vintage and new Czech & Venetian glass, semi-precious findings,
classes.

Beauty & the Beads
506 S. Pineapple Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236
813-952-0101 (phone and fax)
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Chevron Trading Post *Mail Order also*
& Bead Company
2320 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
904-385-3500
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Craft King, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 90637, Dept. BB
3033 Drane Field Road
Lakeland, FL 33804
813-648-0433, Fax 648-2972
Discount craft supplies, beads, findings, kits.

Crystal Creations *Mail Order also*
4535 Summit Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
407-686-1139, Fax 688-1746
Large selection of beads, findings, supplies; repairs, classes and
lapidary work.

D.J. Whimsy! Beads Unlimited *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
6534 Gateway Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34231
813-925-9989
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Gifts of Avalon - *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Beads & Supplies
1025 West University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
904-377-6225
Seed beads, bugles, semi-precious, metal, bone, wood, pendants,
findings, books, classes.

House of Beads
8864 Florida Ave.
Tampa, FL 33604
813-931-7265
Hours: M - F 9AM-6:30PM, Sat. 9AM-6PM.
Lots of gemstone and glass beads. great prices! everthing is in case so must
go thru tray by tray with employee(I guess that's why prices are good-no
theft). Findings, tools.

Poppa Burke's Trading Post *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
432 S. 8th Street
P.O. Box 552
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
904-261-8980
Seed beads size 8 to 22 and more, classes.

WorldBeads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
18703-B Biscayne Boulevard
Aventura, FL 33180
305-936-9777
And
3098 A Fuller Street
Coconut Grove
Miami, FL 33133
305-445-6060
And
The Fashion Mall
321 N. University Drive
Plantation, FL 33324
305-424-3111
Beads, findings, books, fimo, classes.


GEORGIA

Bead Bazaar
1896 Winchester Trail
Atlanta, GA 30341
404-457-8874
*By Appointment Only!*
An extension of Renee's Originals, specializing in imported beads and
design classes.

Beadazzles *Mail Order also*
290 Hilderbrand Drive
Atlanta, GA 30328
404-843-8606
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Beaucoup Beads
33 Jefferson Street
Savannah, GA 31401
912-232-1353
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Intown Crafter
1062 St. Charles Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
404-874-9276
Full-service bead shop, beads and costume jewelry supplies.

Stones *Mail Order also*
955 Main Street
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
404-469-5536
Full-service bead shop with classes.


HAWAII

Bead It! *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1154 Koko Head Avenue
Honolulu, HI 95816
808-734-1182
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Craft Supply of Honolulu
1960 S. King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
808-942-5044, Fax 942-5342
Full-line retail craft store.

DACS Beads *Mail Order also*
1320 Kalani Street, #201
Honolulu, HI 95817
808-842-7714 (phone and fax)
Full-service bead shop with classes.

The Fantasy Works Bead Shop *Mail Order also*
2589 Kokomo Road
Haiku Maui, HI 96708
808-572-1001
Full-service bead shop.

Pearl Highlands
1000 Kam Highway
Pearl City, HI 96782
808-942-5044, Fax 942-5342
Full-line retail craft store.


IDAHO

7 Trumpets Bead Studio *Mail Order also*
1607 3rd Street
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
208-765-0755, Fax 765-7776
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Bead Street
404 S. 8th Street, Suite 151
Boise, ID 83702
208-336-9707
Czech glass, seed, and bone beads, supplies, jewelry by local artists,
classes.

Crafters Choice *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
12 N. Orchard
Boise, ID 83706
800-718-4586, Fax 376-4911
Bugle, seed, cut, bone, and fancy beads, books, supplies.

Heron Glass *Mail Order also*
Mary Mullaney and Ralph Mossman
P.O. Box 458
Driggs, ID 83422
208-354-2759
*By Appointment Only!*
Blown glass, limited edition chevron and millefiore cane beads.

Two Feathers Trading Post
323 N. 1st Avenue
Sand Point, ID 83864
208-263-1029
Full-service bead shop, specializing in old beads and findings.

ZiZzYzaZA Bead & Embellishment Emporium *Mail Order also*
1307 (rear) Best Avenue
Mailing address:
2709 N. 8th Street
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
208-765-6758 (phone and fax)
Hours: T - Saturday 12(Noon)-5:00PM
Full-service bead shop, "for the jewelry and fiber artist", classes.


ILLINOIS

499 Pennsylvania Avenue *See also bead catalogs FAQ*


Glen Ellyn,IL 60137
708-545-0628
And
6 South Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068

708-692-9905, 1-800-805-BEAD (2323) Orders Only!

Queen Beads *Mail Order also*
2028 W. Cortez
Chicago, IL 60622
312-252-6013
*By Appointment Only!*
Handmade glass beads, Japanese glass rods for beadmaking,
classes.

Simple Treasures, Inc.
3516 East State Street
Fairview Shopping Center
Rockford, IL 61108
815-398-7237
Gemstone jewelry, beads, classes in beadstringing.

Sweet Earth Jewelry Co. and Flower Market
201 West State Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
815-899-2444
Original fine art jewelry, large assortment of beads, jewelry supplies
and findings.


INDIANA

The Bead Workshop
2222 Mishawaka Avenue
South Bend, IN 46615
219-237-0500
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Boca Loca Beads *See also WHOLESALE beadcatalogs FAQ*
124 N. Walnut
Bloomington, IN 47404
812-333-8767
And
6404 Cornell Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-254-1860
Direct importers of Peruvian beads; listed in Ornament magazine.

Dazzlers Inc.
4215 Grape Road at Day Road
Mishawaka, IN 46545
219-277-4438 (phone and fax)
Full-service bead shop.

Just Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
328 State Road 144
P.O. Box 456
Bargersville, IN 46106
317-422-5006, Fax 422-9202
Glass and semi-precious stone beads, seed beads, classes.


IOWA

Dawn's Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*


203 N. Linn
Iowa City, IA 52240
319-338-1566
Hours: M - Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-4PM.
Exotic beads, fine jewelry, quality stones; listed in Ornament magazine.

Rainbow Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
122 1/2 1st Street West
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
319-895-6576
Glass, seed bugle, stone, shell, bone, and sterling beads,
supplies, books, tools, classes.


KANSAS

International Beadtrader *Retail & Wholesale*

1017 1/2 Massachusetts Ave. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*


Lawrence, KS 66044
913-865-4181
And
3700 East Douglas, #80A
Clifton Square
Wichita, KS 67208

316-688-4444, 1-800-805-BEAD (2323) Orders Only!


Czech seedbeads, semi-precious stones, findings; listed in
Ornament magazine.

Nomadic Notions *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
9264 Metcalf
Overland Park, KS 66212
913-642-3131
Full-service bead shop with classes.


LOUISIANA

The Bead Shop
4612 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
504-895-6161, Fax 895-6162
Full line of glass, treasure and natural beads, plus tools,
books and supplies; classes.

Indian World USA *Mail Order also*
7606 Pines Road
Shreveport, LA 71129
318-688-6980
Native American arts, crafts and beading supplies,
classes.


MAINE

The Beadin' Path *Mail Order also*
86B Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
207-846-4151
Vintage glass, castings, semi-precious, findings.

Caravan Beads
499 Forest Avenue
Portland, ME 04101
207-761-2503, Fax 874-2664
Full-service bead shop with classes.

J.S. Ritter Jewelers Supply *See beadcatalogs FAQ also*
118 Preble Street
Portland, ME 04101
1-800-962-1468, Fax 207-772-5235
Tools, findings and gems.


MARYLAND

Accents Bead Shop
4930 Hampden Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-656-7307, Fax 657-8305
Hours: M, T, W, F 10AM-5PM, Thur. 10AM-7PM, Sat. 10AM-4:30PM.
Bead stringing supplies and classes; listed in Ornament magazine.

Atlantic Gems
1310 Apple Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-565-8094, fax 587-2942
Hours: M - F 9AM-5PM, Sat. 9AM-1PM.
Semi-precious, natural beads, precious stone beads, findings, ethnic beads,
venetian glass, pearls.

Bead Street
Montgomery Mall
7101 Democracy Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20817
301-469-8080
Unusual specialty and creative beads with classes.

Beadazzled
501 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-837-2323
Beads, findings, books, and jewelry.

Beadecked
13532 Coachlamp Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20906
And
75 Maryland Avenue
Anapolis, MD 21401
410-263-4601
Beads, findings, books, art and jewelry.

Beads and Things
8231 Main Street
Ellicott City, MD 21043
410-418-8229
Beads, supplies, books, classes.

Beadworks
905 South Ann Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-732-2323, Fax 732-2374
And
Towson Town Center
825 Dulaney Valley Rd.
Towson, MD 21204
410-583-2570, Fax 583-2572
Beads, findings, books, tools, and classes.

Caldron Crafts *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1520 Caton Center Drive, Suite E
Baltimore, MD 21227
410-242-7993
Beads, bead supplies, tools, books, classes.

Fantasy Beads
11254 Triangle Lane
Wheaton, MD 20902
(One block from Wheaton metro stop)
301-933-8411
Hours: M - Sat. 11AM-6PM, Thurs. 11AM-8PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-5PM.
Czech & Japanese seed beads, findings, Fimo beads,
Austrian Crystal, Charms & Metal Stamping, Antique beads,
Semi-precious stone beads, and free beginner bead stinging,
Layout & Design, and Color Theory classes.
Gary has nice prices on art glass beads, and he also tends to pick
up some unusual things. I find he has excellent prices -- for what
he sells, possibly the best in the Metro area.

Forestheart Studio
200 South Main Street
(Jct. Rts. 194-550)
Woodsboro, MD 21798
301-845-4447
Seed beads, glass & polyform beadmaking supplies,
books, classes.

R&D Jewelry Supply Company
1310 Apple Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-588-7296, Fax 495-7312
Leather cord, silk bead cord, supplies.

S&A Beads
6929 Laurel Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
301-891-BEAD (2323)

Theodora's
Twinbrook Jewelry Exchange
2001-A Veirs Mill Road
Rockville, MD 20851
301-294-0633
Large selection of coordinated glass.

Talisman Associates, Inc. *Wholesale*
Twinbrook Jewelry Exchange
2001-A Veirs Mill Road
Rockville, MD 20851

Elizabeth Ward & Company *Wholesale, See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs*
4218 Howard Avenue
Kensington, MD 20895
301-897-8311


MASSACHUSETTS

Alison Jewelry and Stringing
387 Washington Street, Room 702A
Boston, MA 02108
617-451-1582
Full-service bead shop.

Ancient Moon *Mail Order also*
117 - A Galen Street
Watertown, MA 02158
617-926-1887, Fax 965-7870
Semi-precious, fresh water pearl, hand-painted porcelain, fimo,
bone, metal, glass beads, classes.

The Bead Connection
1302 Washington
Newton, MA
617-527-8566

The Bead Connection Too
22 Grove Street
Wellesley, MA 02181
617-235-2321 (phone and fax)
Beads, supplies, gemstones, repairs, classes, birthday parties.

The Bead Emporium *Mail Order also*
590 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
508-790-0005
Full-service bead shop with classes, birthday parties.

The Bead Tree *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
67 Blacksmith Shop Road
West Falmouth, MA 02574
508-548-4665, Fax 540-0507
Studio with classes.
Beads by the strand and singles, Czech and Japanese seed beads,
findings and charms.

Beadniks *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
4 Church Street
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-7650, Fax 693-7609
Glass beads from Nepal, Bali, Thailand, around the world, findings.

Beads Etc.
4 Mount Vernon Street
Arlington, MA 02174
617-646-1316
Beads, charms, findings, leather & silk cord, tools,
classes.

Beads 'N Pieces *Mail Order also*
8 Faneuil Hall Market Place
Boston, MA 02109
617-248-3898, Fax 345-9991
And
291 Newbury Street
Boston, MA
617-437-6666

Beads Unlimited
76 Main Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
508-435-2410
Beads, findings, books and classes.

Beadworks
349 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02115
617-247-7227, Fax 247-2322
And
23 Church Street
Cambridge, MA
617-868-9777, Fax 868-9229
Beads, findings, tools, books & classes.

Bokrysy Beads
24 Fair Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
508-462-2153
Vintage, new and unusual beads.

The Concord Bead Shop
44 Main Street
Concord, MA 01742
508-287-4333
Full-service bead shop with free in-store instruction
every day.

Crystal Blue Beading Company
565 Mt Auburn Street
Watertown, MA 02172
617-923-2337
Glass seed beads, Czech glass, findings, books, classes, and
finished jewelry.

Laughing Crow *Mail Order also*
127 State Line Road
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
413-232-0233
Beads, findings, books, classes, feathers, deerskin, jewelry,
talismans.

Little Russia
99 Mt. Auburn
Cambridge. MA
617-661-4928
And
228 Newbury Street
Boston, MA
617-437-0401

Mykonos Aegean Imports, Ltd.
203 Portland
Boston, MA
617-367-0108

No Strings Attached
29 Centre Street
Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-6060
Full-service bead shop.

The Pear Tree
1355 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA 02146
617-277-9330, Fax 277-9399
Beads, findings, stringing supplies, tools, ethnic silver,
glass and stone beads, classes.

The Stoneworks
11 Pleasant Street
Dunstable, MA 01827
508-649-6613
Hours: T - F 12(Noon)-5PM, Thurs. until 8, Sat. & Sun. in fall and winter.
They specialize in quality stone beads, especially rare and unusual stones
that are not necessarily expensive. Good selection of supplies: silk in many
colors, clasps, and other findings. Hand made amulet-beads from things like
fossil cave bear molars, crystals, and meteorites. Classes, quantity
discounts, and friendly advice. Makers of beautiful wampum beads from New
England quahog shell. A fascinating place to visit.

The Wandering Bull, Inc. *See bead catalog FAQ also*
P.O. Box 1075
247 South Main Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
508-226-6074, Fax 226-4878
Beads and craft supplies for Native American projects.

A World of Beads at JOI
236 Newbury Street
Boston, MA
617-247-8922


MICHIGAN

A&B Jewels and Tools *Mail Order also*
350 W. Grand River
Williamston, MI 48895
517-655-4664, Fax 655-4665
Full like tool supplire for jewelers, craftsmen, beaders.

The Bead Gallery
309 E. Liberty
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
313-663-6800
Full-service bead shop with classes.

The Bead Shop *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
914 Buckhout
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
616-345-8133
African trade, Czech glass, semi-precious, antique beads, sterling
and gold findings; classes.

Beada Beada *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
4262 N. Woodward
Royal Oak, MI 48073
800-826-5679, Fax 810-549-4610
Semi-precious, pearls, glass, findings.

Beadworks, Inc.
32751 Franklin Road
Franklin, MI 48025
810-855-5230
Full-service bead shop.

Bedlam Beadworks
263 W. Nine Mile
Ferndale, MI 48220
810-541-8827
Beads, jewelry, supplies, restringing services, classes.

Birmingham Bead Store
154 W. Maple
Birmingham, MI 48009
810-644-7609, Fax 540-4114
Full-service bead shop.

Boston Bead Company *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
3734 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
616-942-4778, Fax 897-7110
And
3100 Henry Street
Muskegon, MI 49441
616-733-3133, Fax 897-7110
African trade, Czech glass, antique beads, sterling and gold
findings; classes.

Findings/For Artists & Seekers
2366 E. Stadium Boulevard
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
313-677-8420, Fax 677-8528
Beads, classes, and in-store workspace.

GLAMOUR, Jewels & Artwear
154 E. Fulton Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-458-4767 (phone and fax)
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Trade Winds
336 N. Main Street/PO Box 248
Watervliet, MI 49098
616-463-8281
Hours: Open 7 days a week.
Seed beads, natural stone a specialty; classes.

Trinkets
619 Randolph Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
616-947-9401
Full line of beads and findings; classes.


MINNESOTA

And
Rosedale Mall
Roseville, MN
612-636-9029


Glass, metal, natural and plasic beads, classes.

Bobby Bead
1608 W. Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-824-8281, Fax 824-7942
Beads and classes.

Cosecha Designs *Mail Order also*
746 E. Mill Street
Wayzata, MN 55391
612-475-1945 (phone and fax)
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Creative Fibers
5416 Penn Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55419
612-927-8307
70 + colors Japanese Delica and size 11 seed beads, charms,
books, classes.

Glass Garden Beadworks
32105 Colorado
Northfield, MN 55057
507-645-5876
*By Appointment Only!*
Vintage and hard to find beads, charms, buttons, clasps; classes.

Gypsy Dragon Bead Company
3208 W. Lake Street, Suite 73
Minneapolis, MN 55416
612-824-6816

Jana Burnham Designs
1505 6th Street South
Minneapolis, MN 55108
612-332-5842

Stormcloud Trading Company *Mail Order also*
725 Snelling Avenue North
Saint Paul, MN 55104
612-645-0343, Fax 645-5745
Specializing in items for frontier and southwestern looks.

Turtle Hill Beads
13 Bridge Square
Northfield, MN 55057
507-645-9445
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Veberod Gem Gallery *Mail Order also*
13023 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
612-595-8338, Fax 525-0344
Gemstone beads and findings.


MISSOURI

Bead It! *Mail Order also*

231 St. Louis Union Station
St. Louis, MO 63103
314-231-6286
Full-service bead shop with classes.

International Beadtrader *Wholesale & Retail*

4135 Pennsylvania (Westport) *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-753-1565, 1-800-805-BEAD (2323) Orders Only!


Czech seedbeads, semi-precious stones, findings; listed in
Ornament magazine.

Schaefer's Hobby Shop, Inc.
4206 Virginia Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63111
314-352-3750, Fax 352-4458
Plastic, clay, glass, metal, pearls, findings, looms, classes.

Terranean Designs
1771 S. Fremont
Springfield, MO 65804
417-889-2404, Fax 887-7697
Full-service bead shop with classes.

White Heart Trading Post *Mail Order also*
3318 1/2 Meramec Street
St. Louis, MO 63118
314-832-2526, Fax 832-4038
Beads, gemstones, findings, leather, feathers and books,
classes.

Zuma Beach and Bead Co. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
6655 Delmar Boulevard
In the University City Loop
St. Louis, MO 63130
314-862-3345, Fax 645-4314
Venetian beads and buttons, East African batik bone beads,
classes.


MONTANA

Bathing Beauties
517 S. Higgins Avenue
Missoula, MT 59801
406-543-0018
World beads, findings, leather and sterling, classes.

Center Lodge Native Arts
121 N 29th St
Billings, MT 59101
406-252-9994
E-mail:cent...@cu.comp-unltd.com
Czech glass beads,Japanese Delicas and other trade beads. Native American
beadwork by Crow, Cheyenne and other Plains Tribes.

Temptations Beads and Jewelry
111 S. Grand
Emerson Cultural Center
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-587-5858
Gemstone, exotic, seed beads, classes.


NEBRASKA

International Beadtrader *Wholesale & Retail*

1637 P Street, Suite B *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-438-2828, 1-800-805-BEAD (2323) Orders Only!


Czech seedbeads, semi-precious stones, findings; listed in
Ornament magazine.


NEVADA

Beauty and the Beads *Mail Order also*
402-A North Curry
Carson City, NV 89703
702-887-1377
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Love "R" Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
4250 S. Rainbow Blvd., #1004
Las Vegas, NV 89103
707-252-7404, Fax 252-0671
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Supplies 4 Less *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
13001 Las Vegas Boulevard. South
Las Vegas, NV 89124
702-361-3600, Fax 896-9488
Discount costume jewelry supplies.

Williams Costume Co., Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1226 S. 3rd Street
Las Vegas, NV 89104
702-384-1384, Fax 386-3956
Bead and theatrical supply.


NEW HAMPSHIRE

Beadizen
214 State Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-431-1897
Full-service bead shop specializing in ethnic and unique beads; classes.

The Beady Eye *Mail Order also*
12 West Street, #7
Keene, NH 03431
603-357-BEAD (2323)
Full-service bead shop with classes. Owner Heather Avery makes Fimo beads.

Caravan Beads
Rt. 16 Main Street
North Conway, NH 03860
603-356-7608 (phone and fax)
Full-service bead shop with classes.

The Fiber Studio/Wood Forms
9 Foster Hill Rd/P.O. Box 637
Henniker, NH 03242
603-428-7830
Wood buttons and laminated wood beads, classes, fimo.

Remember When
52 Summer Street
Bristol, NH 03222
603-744-2191
New and vintage beads, buttons, custom designs, classes.


NEW JERSEY

Art au Natural *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Step Stop 1B Locust Avenue
Wallington, NJ 07057
201-473-3348
Beads, beading supplies, and finished jewelry.

Beads of the World
2 Union Street
Medford, NJ 08056
609-654-5344
And
Rear 302 Haddonfield Berlin Road
Voohrees, NJ 08043
609-654-5344
Full-service bead shop with classes.

The Birds and the Beads
41 Route 34 South (across the street from Delicious Orchards)
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
908-780-1926
Hours: T - Sat. 10AM-5PM, Thurs. until 8PM, closed Mondays.
Sun. 12(Noon)-4PM during the holiday season, normally closed Sun.

Riverstone
6 Hilltop Road
Mendham, NJ 07945
201-543-9010
Beads, findings, workshops, classes.

Sojourner
31 Perry Street
Cape May, NJ 08204
609-898-0477
And
26 Bridge Street
Lambertville, NJ 08530
609-397-8849
Glass beads, metal castings, findings, classes.

Timeless Treasures
438 Bloomfield Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
201-783-7878, Fax 736-8736
Beads, findings, books, classes.


NEW MEXICO

550 Silver and Supply *Mail Order also*
4187 US 64
P.O. Box 688
Kirtland, NM 87417
505-598-5322, Fax 598-0974
Seed beads size 10 - 13/o, bugle beads, findings, tools, metals.

Bead Lady and the Tin Man
301 E. Palace #2
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-820-7321
An emphasis on unusual beds, amulets, charms and pendants
of sterling silver, antler, bone and
glass as well components and findings.

Bead Weaver
1532 Paseo De Peralta
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-982-2323
Czech and Japanese seed beads, gemstone books, antique glass beads.

Bearskin Leather Crafts and Beads *Mail Order also*
1009 10th Street
Alamagordo, NM 88310
505-434-6766 (phone and fax)
Full-service bead shop specializing in Indian 10 - 14/o.

Beauty and the Beads
The Design Center
418 Cerillos Rd. #22
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-982-5234
A distinct selection of individual glass, bone and gemstone beads.
Unusual findings, tools, and Artist Made Beads.

Black Buzzard Bead & Supply Co.
317 N. Downtown Mall, Suite 205
Las Cruces, NM 88001
505-523-7544
Full-service bead shop with classes.

International Bead Gallery *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Highway 68 #1803
Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557
505-751-3056, Fax 758-8363
Heishi, Turquoise, semi-precious, chips, Czech, coral, shell, bone, horn.

Konte African Imports
The Design Center
418 Cerrillos Rd. #21
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-989-1500
Extensive collection of African, Indian and Czech Beads.
Textiles, Masks, Baskets and carvings from West Africa.

Mama's Minerals *Mail Order also*
4530-B Alexander Boulevard, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
505-344-1144
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Melanie Collection *See also bead catalogs*
12105 Bermuda NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
505-298-7036
Old, new, and ancient silver and bronze; listed in Ornament magazine.

Santa Fe Jewelers' Supply
1513 5th Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-988-9157, 1-800-659-3835(Orders only)
Northern New Mexico's only complete jewelers supply. Wholesale metals,
tools, findings and stones. (From Brochure)

Shamballa Fine Arts & Crafts
403 Canyon Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-986-9812
Tibetan Turquoise Beads, Lapis, Carnelian, Amber, and Coral.
An extensive collection of old and new sterling silver beads.

Southwest America *See also bead catalogs FAQ*


1506-C Wyoming N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87112
505-299-1856
Antique seed beads, larger ornamental varieties; listed in Ornament
magazine.

Stone Mountain Bead Gallery *Mail Order also*
2937 Monte Vista NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
505-260-1121
Gemstone, glass and ethnic beads, classes.

Winona's Trading Post
1827 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-988-4811
Glass seed beads, Bugle, Crow and Pony beads. Indian craft supplies,
Semiprecious stones. Books and feathers.

Worldly Goods
848 Camino Del Pueblo
Bernalillo, NM 87004
505-867-1303
Beads, components, ancient and contemporary beads, sterling, pot
metal, bone, horn, resin and glass; listed in Ornament magazine.

Wordly Possessions
330 Garfield St at Guadalupe
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-983-6090
Beads, Buttons, Stampings, Watch Findings, Tools and Findings.
An uncommonly extensive collection of Old, New, Rare and Exquisite.


NEW YORK STATE

Accents Bead Shop
513 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
716-884-4689, Fax 884-4689
Bead stringing supplies and classes; listed in Ornament magazine.

Adornments
57 Main Street
New Paltz, NY 12561
914-255-7332
Beads, seed beads, findings, books, classes.

The Bead Store *Mail Order also*
1065 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10021
212-628-4383, Fax 941-8082
And
132 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012
212-941-6450, Fax 941-8082
1,500 varieties of beads, findings, tools, classes.

Bead Store Cafe (formerly Rio!)
116 Center Ithaca
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-272-2115 (phone and fax)
Beads, contemporary and ancient, findings, supplies, classes.

Bead Street
301 E. Main Street
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
516-928-3131 (phone and fax)
Vintage glass beads, seed and bugle beads, books, tools, findings, classes.

Beads 'n Things
50 State Street
Northfield Common
Pittsford, NY 14534
716-586-7230
Glass seed beads, clay, wood, acrylic, beads, findings, restringing.

Beyond Beadery *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
54 Tinker Street
Wookstock, NY 12498
914-679-5548
800+ styles/colors of Czech and Japanese seed and bugle beads.

DRS *Mail Order also*
Jeweler's Department Store
56 West 47th Street
New York, NY 10036
Voice:212-819-0237 or 800-223-8960
Fax: 212-354-2270 or 800-526-8682
Grobet tools, Grobet jewelry manufacturimg supplies (anything in the
Grobet Catalouge), Foredom Power tools and accesories findings
colored stones and beads <--- don't know about the quality
beading supplies

Heidi's Craft Garden *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
124 Hillside Avenue
Williston Park, NY 11596
516-746-4388
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Himalayan Crafts
1228 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10028
212-744-8892, Fax 744-8778
And
2007 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
212-787-5000, Fax 744-8778
Full-service bead shop specializing in antique African Trade beads.

Kuma *See also bead catalogs FAQ*


133 Saratoga Road
Glenville, NY 12302
518-384-0110, Fax 399-0677
Semiprecious in many shapes; Austrian crystal; findings in sterling,
goldfill, 14K, and base metals; bead stringing supplies. Has some
unusual items. Seems expensive.

Liberty Crafts
13 South Broadway
Nyack, NY 10960
914-358-3864, Fax 358-2387
Beads.

Margola Import Corp./Benmark Findings *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
48 West 37th Street
New York, NY 10018
212-695-1115, Fax 594-0071
Czech glass, metal, resin, wood, bone, rhinestones, acrylic, jewels,
findings.

Myron Toback Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
25 West 47th Street
New York, NY 10036
212-398-8300, Fax 869-0808
Gold, silver, and gold filled beads, beading supplies.

Nancy's Fancy Beads
73-06 Austin Street (near Ascan Ave.)
Forest Hills, NY 11375
718-263-6131
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Ross Metals
54 West 47th Street
New York, NY 10036
212-869-1407, 800-654-ROSS
Wire & Plate, Castings, Findings, Solder, Chain.

Silver Dragonfly
17 Bridge Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
518-563-2783
Seed and bugle beads, gemstones, findings, local Adirondack bead artists,
classes.

The Style Bead Shop
13-17 Elizabeth Street, Unit #4
New York, NY 10013
212-966-8565, Fax 376-1316
Full line of beads, findings, tools.

Wolf Pack Gift Shop *Mail Order also*
Route 37, Box 121-B
Bombay, NY 12914
518-358-4285
Seed beads in more than 400 colors, findings, leather.


NORTH CAROLINA

Ancient Adornment
908-A Spring Garden Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
910-691-1410
Beads, tools, findings, books, jewelry, classes.

Beads & Beyond
35 Walnut Street
Asheville, NC 28801
704-254-7927

Earth Guild
33 Haywood Street
Asheville, NC 28801
704-255-7818

Lost & Found Gallery
528 S. Elm Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
910-271-6954
Antique beads, ethnic jewelry, beads, supplies, classes.

The Original Ornament *Mail Order also*
145 East Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
919-933-3467, Fax 933-4557
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Silver Armadillo, Inc.
40 Westgate Parkway
Westgate Shopping Center
Asheville, NC 28806
704-253-3020, Fax 253-3016
Mineral, metal, glass beads and supplies.


OHIO

Bead Art *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
60 N. Court Street
Athens, OH 45701
614-594-GEMS (4367)
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Bead Paradise
15 1/2 West College Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
216-775-2233
Specializing in African trade beads, unusual and rare components,
and vintage glass.

The Bead Shop
7754 Camargo Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
513-271-5222
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Beads & More
115 W. High Street
Oxford, OH 45056
513-524-BEAD (2323)
Beads, findings, handmade jewelry and artifacts, classes.

Beads & Things *Mail Order also*
8 N. Shafer
Athens, OH 45701
614-592-6453
Czech, seed, metal, bone, gemstone, African trade beads, findings.

Beads, Buttons, & More *Mail Order also*
14532 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
216-529-1080 (phone and fax)
Full-service bead shop.

Butch's Beads
1923 N. Main
Dayton, OH 45405
513-274-5880
Beads, findings, supplies, classes.

Byzantium *Mail Order also*
245 King Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
614-291-3130
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Granger Antiques & Beads
17923 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
216-521-1617
Antique beads & buttons, findings.

Isle of Beads
2483 Lee Boulevard
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
216-371-0173
Beads of glass, stone, metal; cast carved & lampworked,
charms, fetishes & findings, classes; listed in Ornament magazine.


OKLAHOMA

The Bead Basket
4633 N. MacArthur
Oklahoma City, OK 73122
405-495-6246
Full-service bead shop with classes.

The Beadery *Mail Order also*
319 White Street
Norman, OK 73069
405-447-5929
Full-service bead shop with classes.

The Creative Collection *Mail Order also*
1521 E. 15th Street
Tulsa, OK 74120
918-592-1521
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Indian World USA *Mail Order also*
409 S. Main
Grove, OK 74344
918-786-9209
Native American arts, crafts, beading supplies, classes.

International Beadtrader *Wholesale & Retail*

135 Asp Avenue *See also bead catalogs FAQ*


Norman, OK 73069
405-321-7722
And
3323 R. East 51st Street
Tulsa, OK 74135

918-743-3405, 1-800-805-BEAD (2323) Orders only!


Czech seedbeads, semi-precious stones, findings.

Nomadic Notions *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
4906 N. May Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
405-942-3114
Full-service bead shop with classes.


OREGON

The Bead Connection
537 Willamette Street
Eugene, OR 97401
503-465-4960
Full-service bead shop specializing in unusual, vintage and glass beads,
classes.

The Bead Garden
1313 Mill Street, SE
Salem, OR 97302
503-391-9285
Glass beads, supplies, findings, books, classes.

Bead Needs
3341 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland, OR 97214
503-234-4822
Full-service bead shop specializing in Japanese seed beads and collector
beads.

A Bead Source
15831 SE Division
Portland, OR 97236
503-760-8964
Glass beads, findings, supplies, classes.

Bead Street *Mail Order also*
632 NW 21st Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
503-223-7728 (phone and fax)
Full-service bead shop with classes.

The Bead Studio *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
14 S First Street
Ashland, OR 97520
503-488-3037
Beads, charms, findings, classes.

Cal-Art Beads & Things
P.O. Box 189/155 N 3rd Street
Jacksonville, OR 97530
503-899-1557
Full-service bead shop.

Deon's Designs Originale
265 Coast Highway 101/P.O. Box 125
Waldport, OR 97394
503-563-5300
Deon DeLange, author of beading instruction books, video, kits, beads,
classes.

Diane's Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1803 West Main Street
Medford, OR 97501
503-779-5139, Fax 899-8650
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Harlequin Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1091 Olive Street
Eugene, OR 97401
503-683-5903
Full-service bead shop specializing in rare and antique beads.

Looking Glass Beads *Mail Order also*
269 North 2nd Street
Ashland, OR 97520
503-482-1990, Fax 482-7700
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Multnomah Bead Gallery
7872 Capitol Highway
Porltand, OR 97219
503-245-7667, Fax 223-7728
Full-service bead shop with classes and bead referral service.

The Portland Bead Company
800 SW Alder Street
Portland, OR 97205
503-243-2543 (phone and fax)
Full-service bead shop with classes; they offer quantity discounts to
"designers, crafts persons and non-profit organizations."

Skunk Hollow Trading Co. *Mail Order also*
351 Laurel Street
Florence, OR 97439
503-997-5956
Seed, bugle, pony, crow, bone, and stone beads, leather, feathers,
findings, classes.

Lewis C. Smith's Beads & Tools *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1414 W 8th Street
Medford, OR 97501
503-772-0432
Full-service bead shop.

Universal Synergetics (UniSyn) *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
16510 S.W. Edminston Road
Wilsonville, OR 97070
503-625-2323, Fax 625-4329
Seed bead size 11 - 24/o, pressed glass beads,
supplies for beading, books and videos, classes.


PENNSYLVANIA

The Bead Game *Mail Order also*
20 West Bridge Street
New Hope, PA 18938
215-862-2324, 1-800-820-0130
Glass beads, Japanese, French & Czech seed beads, classes.

The Bead Mine
1205 E. Carson St.
Pittsburgh, PA
412-381-8822

Beads at Hicksville *Mail Order also*
332 N. Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-399-7551
Unique and imported beads, tools, findings, classes.

Beadworks
225 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-413-2323, Fax 413-2211
*I have been to this store and it is great! They have friendly, helpful
people, hordes of beads and great findings, they also have books and
offer classes, too!

Earth Rhythms


516 Penn Avenue
West Reading, PA 19611
610-374-3730
Hours: M,T,W,F 10AM-6PM, Thurs. 10AM-7PM, Sat. 10AM-4PM.
A combination ethnic drum and percussion store and bead store.
Have been in business for 2 years now. Have a good selection of quality
beads, basic jewelry making classes, some seed bead classes, a polymer
clay club and classes. And they're real friendly and a fun place to spend
some time. Sometimes you get to hear drumming while you bead.

History
424 S. Craig St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-681-4484

The Kind
132 West Gay Street
West Chester, PA 19380
610-344-9225 (phone and fax)
Beads, gemstones, findings, supplies, classes.

Nancy's Things
117 Heathercroft Drive
Cranberry Township, PS 16066
412-452-7225
*By Appoinment Only!*
Beads, findings, finished jewelry.

Sunshine Bead Comany
194 Castle Shannon Blvd
Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
412-561-6404

Wale Apparatus *Mail Order also*
400 Front Street/P.O. Box D
Hellertown, PA 18055
610-838-7047, Fax 838-7440
Hot glass and cold glass beadmaking tools and supplies, classes.


RHODE ISLAND

And the Beadz Go On...
530 Main Street
East Greenwich, RI 02818
401-885-6180
Fashion and fimo beads, naturals, charms, classes.

Beadworks
The Brick Market
227 Goddard Row
Newport, RI 02840
401-846-1440, Fax 849-0110
And
290 Thayer Street
Providence, RI 02906
401-861-4540, Fax 861-6670
Beads, findings, books and tools.


SOUTH CAROLINA

Beadniks
Hilton Head, SC
803-689-2323
Hours: M - F 10AM-4PM, Sat. 10AM-2PM.


SOUTH DAKOTA

Sioux Trading Post, Inc (registered trademark)
913 Mount Rushmore Road
Rapid City, SD 57701
605-348-4822, Fax 348-9624
And
US 83, one block south of it's intersection with US 18
(across from Antelope Motel)
Mission, South Dakota
605-856-2380
Beads, Books, Tapes, CD's, Beadwork, Quillwork. Traditional &
Contemporary Indian Art


TENNESSEE

Blue Moon Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 6573
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
615-435-4703
*By Appointment Only!*
Classes, kits, seed beads, delicas, in-home appointments, and bead
parties.

Cindy's Crafts *Mail Order also*
Route 5, Box 96
Johnson City, TN 37601
615-926-0050 (phone and fax)
Mill Hill seed bead available, supplies, classes.

Nomadic Notions *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
6157 E. Poplar
Memphis, TN 38119
901-767-9356
Full-service bead shop with classes.

The Place to Bead *Mail Order also*

2095 Madison Avenue
Overton Square
Memphis, TN 38104
901-274-3348
Full-service bead shop.


TEXAS

Bead It! *Mail Order also*

750 Sunland Park Mall
El Paso, TX 79912
915-587-5512
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Bead Traders
8811 Westheimer, #104
Houston, TX 77063
713-789-5553
"Designers source for beads, components, supplies."

Beadworks
Stockyards Station
140 East Exchange Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76106
817-625-2323, Fax 232-4331
And
1420 Avenue "K"
Plano, TX 75074
214-881-2117, Fax 424-5893

Las Canadas Trading Co. *Mail Order also*
The Bead Shop
2435 West Interstate 40
Wolflin Square
amarillo, TX 79109
806-358-0562, Fax 373-2503
Beads, native craft supplies, Southwest gifts, classes.

Casa de Oro, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
756 Caddo Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
512-991-7054, Fax 992-9704
Beads, findings, tools, equipment and supplies, classes.

Dyer's Jewelry Tools and Supplies *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
4525 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78751
512-451-5655
Full-service bead shop.

Jewel Craft Supply *Mail Order also*
431 Isom Road, #103
San Antonio, TX 78216
210-349-3861, Fax 377-1045
Beads, supply, equipment, stones and findings, classes.

Nomadic Notions *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
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
4634 Camp Bowie
Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-737-3772
And
2146 Portsmouth
Houston, TX 77098
713-522-1116
And
5214 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-8258-6270
Full-service bead shop with classes.

The Rock Barrel
13650 Floyd Rd., #104
Dallas, TX
214-231-4809, Fax 231-1260
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.

St. Cuthbert's Trading Post/Bead Company
2200 N. Yarbrough, #H
El Paso, TX 79925
915-593-7821
Imported beads and sterling silver jewelry, classes.

Tesoros Trading Company
209 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
512-479-8341, Fax 479-0036
Milagros from Latin America.

WorldBeads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Village Arcade
2505 Amherst
Houston, TX 77005
713-526-8438
Beads, findings, books, fimo, classes.


UTAH

Artistic Jewelry & Lapidary *Mail Order also*
1110 S. Highway 89
Fruit Heights, UT 84037
801-451-2509
Sterling silver and 14kt gold beads and buttons hand crafted on location;
beads and supplies.

A Reason to Bead *Mail Order also*
1248 West Edgeberry Drive
Murray, UT 84123
801-263-0462
*By Appointment Only!*
Japanese beads, delicas, classes.


VERMONT

The Bead Outlet *Mail Order also*
216 Canal Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-257-2461
Single beads, strands, sterling and gold-filled findings, semi-precious
beads.


VIRGINIA

Banana Tree
1223 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-836-4317
Hours: Daily 11AM-6PM.
Ancient beads, Thai & Indonesian silver beads.

The Bead Shop *Mail Order also*
10222 Warwick Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23601
804-591-0593
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Beadazzled
Tysons Corner Center
McLean, VA 22102
703-848-2323
Beads, findings, books, finished jewelry, classes.
See the Beadzip catalog in catalogs list for Beadazzled by
mail order.

Beadecked, Inc.
5828 Doris Place
Alexandria, VA 22311
703-578-4631
Walter & Mrinalini Andersen - owners.

The Beaded Lady
303 Atlantic Avenue, #206 - Debbe O'Day, Designer
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
804-425-3092
And
5517 Talon Court - Dawn O'Day Foster, Designer
Fairfax, VA 22032
703-503-9011
Unique, handcrafted beaded jewelry. Craft, specialty & home shows,
custom orders.

The Beaded Rabbit
2378 Branleigh Park Ct. - Katy Stidley
Reston, VA 22091
703-264-1684
And
833 Walker Road - Janet Flynn
Great Falls, VA 22066
703-759-2529

Beads & Rocks *Mail Order also*
335 Virginia Beach Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
804-428-9824, Fax 428-5671
Glass, wood, semi-precious, plastic, antique glass, stone beads.


WASHINGTON

Bead Boppers *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
11224 Meridian E.
Puyallup, WA 98373
360-848-3880
Glass beads, findings, tools, wood beads, seed beads, classes.

The Bead Box
15 South Wenatchee Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
509-662-5872
Rare and antique beads, classes.

The Bead Company
1605 Summitview Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
509-452-0989
Beads, pendants, findings, classes.

Bead Factory *Wholesale Outlet*
902 Industry Drive
Tukwila, WA 98188

206-575-1778


And
440 E. 25th Street
Freighthouse Square
Tacoma, WA 98421

206-572-5529, Fax 328-7053


Findings, wire, tools, stringing materials & thousands of beads.

The Bead Studio at *Mail Order also*
Great Expectations
630 Water Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
360-385-6131
Full-service bead shop with classes and jewelry studio by Lois
Venarchick.

Beads and Beyond
25 102nd Avenue, NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

206-462-8992

Beads Indeed! *Mail Order also*
2829 NW 58th Street
Seattle, WA 98107
206-784-6484
*By Appointment Only!*
Direct importer of beads and buttons, classes.

Beadwear Etc.
1339 Commerce Avenue, Suite 113
Longview, WA 98632
360-423-9010
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Beadwitched *Mail Order also*
3920 Sunnyside Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98103
206-632-7031
*By Appointment Only!*
Polymer beadmaking workshops, hand-made polymer clay beads,
ethnic jewelry.

Beadworld *Mail Order also*
1028 NE 64th Street
Seattle, WA 98115
206-523-0530
Vintage glass, local artists' art glass, classes.

BeadWorx, Inc.
207 South 174th Street
Spanaway, WA 98387
206-535-2924
Open 7 days a week.
Good selection of Czech. seed beads by the hank. Japanese Deleca and
Japanese seed beads by the 8 gram bottle. Books, general supplies and
extensive classes. Shelly Ely & Vicki Souza - owners.

Berta's Beads
5 S. Wenatchee Avenue (Lobby)
Wenatchee, WA 98801
509-663-5025
Seed and bugle beads, finished jewelry, classes.

The Craft Emporium *Mail Order also*
1501 Pike Place, #415
Seattle, WA 98101
206-622-2219
Beads, findings, threads, cords.

Eagle Ridge Trading Post
1075 W Pioneer Way
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
360-675-5069
Beads, findings, crystals, books, fimo.

Forks Craft Supply *Mail Order also*
The Bead Store
P.O. Box 1130/122 Sol Duc Way
Forks, WA 98331
360-374-6129
Glass, stone, shell, horn beads, and buttons, beading supplies.

Island Beads and More
3024 78th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA 98070
360-232-8121, Fax 236-9009
Full-service bead shop with classes.

Julienne's Beads
1915 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
360-694-8282
Beads, supplies, books, findings, classes.

Northwest Passage *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
206 Burwell Street
Bremerton, WA 98337
360-377-9849
Native American crafts, supplies, beads, feathers, waxed linen,
classes.

Olive Glass
Route 2, Box 3196
Lopez Island, WA 98261
206-468-2821
Handblown glass.

Shipwreck Beads *See also WHOLESALE beadcatalogs FAQ*
2727 Westmoor Court
Dept. BB
Olympia, WA 98502
360-754-BEAD (2323), Fax 754-2510, 1-800-950-4232 ORDERS ONLY!
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.

Worldbeads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*


233 Broadway East
Seattle, WA 98102

360-323-4998


And
98 Virginia Street
Seattle, WA 98121

360-441-7022


A contributor informs me that it is cheaper to order wholesale
from the U.S. than to buy in Canada at wholesale. If your order
is less than $50, they will add a $4.00 service fee, but it's worth it.


WEST VIRGINIA

Beads N More
214 High Street
Morgantown, WV 26330
304-291-2110
Beads, custom-designed jewelry, classes.


WISCONSIN

Blue Bead
819 E. Johnson
Madison, WI 53703
608-251-2583, Fax 251-2583
Old and new beads, beading supplies, classes.

Burnie's Rock Shop
902 E. Johnson
Madison, WI 53703
608-251-2601
Hours: M & F 10AM-9PM, T & Thurs. 10AM-6PM, Sat. 9AM-5PM.
Semi-precious stone beads, Austrian crystal, findings.

Catching On/Planet Bead *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
714 N. Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-223-4616, Fax 321-6120
Full-service bead shop with classes.

International Beadtrader *Wholesale & Retail*

2107 N. Prospect Avenue *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-224-0555, 1-800-805-BEAD (2323) Orders Only!


Czech seedbeads, semi-precious stones, findings; listed in
Ornament magazine.

Tropic Jewel


449 State Street
Madison, WI
608-256-4442
Hours: M - Sat. 9AM-5PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-5PM
Beads, findings and helpful sales staff.

Turtle Island Beads *Mail Order also*
53715 Fairfield Road
Baraboo, WI 53913
608-356-8823
Seed and glass beads.


WYOMING

The Hole Works *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 3200/80 W. Broadway
Broadway Shops
Jackson Hole, WY 83001
307-733-7000, Fax 733-7076
Full-service bead shop.

Morning Star Indian Gallery *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 2343
1236 Sheridan Avenue
Cody, WY 82414
307-587-6577
Native American craft supplies, buckskin, books, beads, looms.


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Information in this list came from Ornament magazine, The Bead Society of

Greater Washington newsletter, and The Book of Beads by Janet Coles and

Marylynn Berger

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May 30, 1995, 3:00:00 AM5/30/95
to mva...@clark.net
HELLO! Here is a shop to add to your list, please. NORDIC GYPSY BEADS
& JEWELRY 20 Historic Third St. Rochester, MN 55902 (507) 288-2258
Great source for vintage beads, Japan Delicas, African, and Czech.
Offers approx 20 classes per month - all levels including metalworking.
Thanks so very much!

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