Bead Shops FAQ
Marianne Vaughn
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
alphabetically by store name within each state. Hours are listed where
available. Suggestions on organization welcome.
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with your newsreader, try the ftp site: anon ftp ftp.clark.net/pub/mvaughn;
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For anyone seeking further jewelry making advice or information, check out the
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Note: Mail Order does not mean the shop has a catalog! Mail order means you
call and ask for a specific item, you send money or give credit card number,
and the shop sends you the item.
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Bead & Beading Supply Sources
created: 94.12.03
last update: 95.09.17
Contributors:
Lorraine Appleyard
Gwen Baker
Marylynn Berger
Roy Breitenstein
Carol Brooks
Susan Campanini
Copper Squirrel
Crafty Owl *Provided the grand majority of the bead shops in England!*
Jen Doyle
Eve Elliott
Michael J. English
Emily Epstein
John Franke
Gary Fuller
Curt Gates
Leo & Janice Hudetz
Judy Hulsey
Janet H. Jhoun
Joni Johnson
Alex King
Becky King
Kip
Nancy J. Koch
Koehler
Anita Li
Elisa Libera
Scott Lindstrom
Bill McDowall
Ron & Joan Miller
Susie Molnar
Jeffery Munch
Artemis Oakgrove
Kirk Parrott
Walter Raisanen
Sandree
Andrew Sinclair-Day
Tonja Snyder
Carolyn Stelmack
Sue
Anne Threston
Kayleen
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AFRICA
Carter Beads (Els Carter and her daughter)
16 Louw Road
Vanes Estate
Uitenhage
6230
South Africa
e-mail: jca...@pluto.iacces.za
Handmade ceramic beads.
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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.
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CANADA
Alberta
Bead Closet *Retail and Wholesale*
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 *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
10324 82nd Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 1Z8
403-433-9559
And
338-10th Street Northwest
Calgary, Alberta
T2N 1V8
403-270-8502
Beads, findings, books, fimo, and classes.
Don's Hobby Shop Co., Ltd. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
612 1st Street, SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 1M6
403-262-5717
Hours: M-Sat. 9:30AM-5:30PM.
Costume findings & supplies, carries some beads and rhinestones.
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.
Bead Box
1234 Robson
Vancouver, BC
V6E 1C1
604-684-2332
Great selection of crackle and splatter beads.
The Bead Store
2404 Marine Drive
West Vancouver, BC
V7V 1L3
604-922-7310
*Also have a shop in Palm Desert, California, USA!*
The Beadloom
4700 Kingsway
Metrotown #1146
Burnaby, BC
V5H 4M1
604-435-5002
Black base metal rhinestone rondells, and other beading items.
Beadworks, Head Office *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
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"
Capilano Rock & Gem *Wholesale*
1406 Pemberton Avenue
North Vancouver, BC
V7P 2S1
604-987-5311, Fax 987-5303
Beads (stone and other materials), jewelry supplies, cut stones.
Douglas Trading Post
840 Granville
Vancouver, BC
V6Z 1K3
604-687-4024
House of Orange Importers Ltd.
553 Hillside
Victoria, BC
V8T 1Y8
1-800-665-2270
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.
Kenac
3147 Kingsway, #6
Vancouver, BC
V5R 5K2
604-435-6200, Fax 435-6207
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.
Pacific Western Crafts Ltd.
P.O. Box 40024
Victoria, BC
V8W 3N3
604-480-1497, Fax 480-1496
Silver Moon Trading Co. Ltd.
3036 Granville
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3J8
604-736-BEAD(2323)
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 *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
470-472 River Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3L 0C8
204-452-8762
Beads, findings, books, fimo, classes.
Winnipeg Fur Exchange
314 Ross Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3A 0L9
204-943-6766, Fax 957-0330, Orders only 1-800-665-0193
Beads is not all, but their selection is pretty good for bulk buying.
Ontario
Arton Crafts Inc.
523 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 2B4
416-504-1168
Hours: M - Sat. 10AM - 6PM
Beadworks *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
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.
Courage My Love
14 Kensington Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 2K7
416-979-1992
Hours: M - Sat. 11:30AM - 6PM, sometimes open on Sunday.
They have lots of exotic beads in their main store and
they just opened an all-beads shop a few doors down.
John Bead Corp. Ltd.
19 Bertrand
Toronto, Ontario
M1L 2P3
416-757-3287, Fax 757-1069
Lewiscraft *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
40 Commander Boulevard
Scarborough, Ontario
M1S 3S2
416-291-8406
Chain store with 76 retail outlets in Canada.
*Will NOT ship outside Canada!*
Beads and other craft supplies.
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.
Soo Ling Beads & Beading Co.
1162 Dundas Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M6J 1X4
416-588-1994
Hours: M - W 10AM - 5PM, Thurs. - Sat. 10AM - 6PM
Pearls, seed, glass, plastic, and wood beads; findings.
Textile Importers Ltd. *Retail and Wholesale*
493-495 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 2B4
416-368-8135 or 368-7230
Lots of beads including Dazzle beads in all sizes and colors
in packages of 1000, seeds, rocailles, metallic beads and
pearls (flat disk and tube), also gem stones. Quantity discounts.
Quebec
The Bead Emporium of Montreal, Inc.
364 Victoria Avenue
Westmount, Quebec
514-486-6425 V(Min. $10.00)
Hours: M-F 9:30AM-5PM, Thur. 'til 7PM, Sat. 10AM-4PM.
Beads of all kinds. Accepts phone and mail orders.
Beadworks des Perles
2085 St. Denis Street
Montreal, Quebec
H2X 3K8
514-284-6655
Beads, findings, books, fimo, and classes.
Frabels, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
407 McGill Street, Suite 406 *Wholesale Only!*
Montreal, Quebec
H2Y 2G3
514-842-8561, Fax 842-6599, U.S. Toll-free 1-800-964-GEMS(4367)
Hours: M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM
Minimum Order: $50.00 V/MC
Jewelry making supplies, findings, beads, pearls, etc.
Saskatchewan
Beadworks *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
103-733 Broadway Avenue
Saskaton, Saskatchewan
S7N 1B3
306-653-7033
Beads, findings, books, fimo, and classes.
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DENMARK
Erlian Daknit
Egoeje Byvej 10
Koege
Denmark
Booklets about beading, mainly.
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ENGLAND
Art of Africa
20 Magdalene Street
Glastonbury
Somerset
BA6 9EH
England
01458 835343
Mainly contemporary African glass and ceramic beads.
Bead Games Shop
40 Cowley Road
Oxford
OX4 1HZ
England
01865 251629, Fax 01865 251134
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30AM-5:30PM
The Bead Shop *Retail and Wholesale*
43 Neal Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9PJ
England
0171 240 0931
Great shop, huge variety.
Beadazzeled
14 The Mall
Lincon
England
01522 522116
Variety.
Beads
259 Portobello Road
London
W11 1LR
England
0171-792-3436 (phone and fax)
Ecclectic stock. Some good Prices. Discount over 1 kilogram.
Beads in Abundance
Unit 4
Capuchin Yard
Church Street
Hereford
HR1 2LR
England
01432 357 230
Hours: Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM
Variety of beads + made up jewellery.
Bespoke Beads
Waterloo Lane
Orleton
nr Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 4JG
England
01584 831445
Hand made porcelain beads.
Brighton Bead Shop
21 Sydney Street
Brighton
BN1 4EN
England
01273 675 077
Good variety.
CJC Burhouse Ltd
Quarmby Mills
Lanyard Road
Oakes,
Huddersfield
HD3 4YP
England
01482 655 675
Charisma
16 Station Road
Oakley
Beds
MK43 7RB
England
01243 822505
Mail order only, I think. Variety.
Chelsea Galleries
73, Portabello Rd
London
W11 2QB
England
Hours: Saturdays 8AM-5PM ONLY!
All types of OLD beads, sepecialise in Venetian Glass, 1920's, 30's
also general bead work items.
Janet Coles Bead Emporium (London) Ltd.
128 Notting Hill Gate
London
W11 3QG
England
0171 727 8085 (retail), 0171 727 7151 (wholesale), Fax: 0171 727 9131
Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM
Huge range. Catalogue available from: Janet Coles Beads Ltd, Perdiswell
Cotage, Bilford Road, Worcester WR3 8QA England (about 3 pounds I think).
Janet Coles Bead Emporium
20 Reindeer Court
Mealcheaper Street
Worcester
WR1 2DS
England
01905 616662
Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM-5:30PM
Wide range of beads.
The Crafty Owl
54 Tiverton Road
Edgware, Middlesex
HA8 6BE
0181 952 2888 (evenings)
Hand made paper and clay beads
(to your specifications if required)
Crystal Imports
Dulcote Quarry
Wells
Somerset
BA5 3PY
England
01749 675827
Crystal beads and pendants.
Earring Things
Craft Workshops
South Pier
Ellesmere Port
South Wirral
L65 4EF
ENGLAND
0151-356-444, fax 0151-355-3377 (24 hours)
International earring supplier.
East Meets West
35 Broomfield Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1SY
England
01245 348749
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30AM-5:30PM
All types of beads.
Ells & Farrier
20 Beak Street
London
W1R 3HA
England
0171 629 9964
Shop where you pick out of catalogs and then they see if they have it in
stock.
Fossils *Mail Order Only!*
35 Park Hill
Shirehampton
Bristol
BS11 0UH
England
01272 825561
Fossils, chip, carved and tumbled beads.
Gallery Beads
29A Union Street
Hereford
HR1 1SY
England
01432 356194
Hours: Tue-Sat 10:15AM-5PM
Variety.
Note: above Marches Restaurant.
Gold Major Ltd.
12 The Broadway
London
W13 0SR
England
0181 579 0588
Amber, mainly.
Hobby Horse Ltd.
15-17 Langton Street
London
SW10 0JL
ENGLAND
44 (71) 351 6951, fax 352 6193
Beads, findings and stringings.
International Craft *Mail Order*
PO Box 73
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 6DY
England
Huge variety.
Joliba *Mail Order Only!*
47 Colston Street
Bristol
BS1 5AX
England
0117 952 3912
Beads from Mali and the Niger Bend.
Syliva Joyce Gems
12 Elmwood Avenue
Harrow
Middlesex
HA3 8AH
England
0181 907 9037
Pearls, gems, jewels. Phone for appointment.
Kaleidoscope Crafts *Mail Order*
3 Grove Park
Brislington
Bristol
BS4 3LG
England
Mainly gold, silver, semi-precious.
Kernowcraft Ltd.
Bolingey
Perranporth
Cornwall
TR6 0DH
England
01872 573 888
Mail order only I think.
Mainly semi-precious.
Marcia Lanyon Ltd. *Wholesale Only*
PO Box 370
London
W6 7ED
England
0171-602-2446, Fax: 0171 602 0328
Mail order.
Mainly precious and semi-precious, silver/gold, pearls.
The London Bead Co.
25 Chalk Farm Road
London
NW1 8AG
England
0171 267 9403
Hours: Mon-Fri 10AM-5:30PM, Sat 10AM-6PM
Good Variety. Catalog available. Beading classes.
Mad About Beads
Glyndale
St. Mary's Lane
Ticehurst
nr Wadhurst
East Sussex
TN5 7AX
England
Excellent bead looms, workshops. Beads, too.
Martin's Glass Beads *Mail Order*
7 The Close
Fairlight
Hastings
East Sussex
TN35 4AQ
England
01424 813360
Glass beads 2mm to 7mm.
Mr Mistry
20 Hartland Road
London
NW6 6BJ
England
0171 328 1959
Mainly mail order, I think. Precious and semi-precious.
Necklace Maker Workshop
259 Portobello Road
London
W11 1LR
England
0171 792 3436
Hours: Mon-Fri 11AM-5PM, Sat 10AM-6PM
The Northern Bead Co.
The Corn Exchange
Call Lane
Leeds LS1 7BR
England
0113 244 3033
P.J.Minerals
666A Liverpool Road
Ainsdale
Southport
PR8 3LT
England
01704 75461
Variety, mainly semi-precious.
Rocking Rabbit Trading Company
Market Street
Newmarket
Suffolk
CB8 8EE
England
Spangles (the Bead People)
1 Caseburn Lane
Burwell
Cambs
CB5 0ED
England
01638 74024
Mail order only, I think. GREAT variety.
Spice Island Craft Centre
7 Lower Temple Street
Birmingham
B2 4JD
England
0121 608 9444, Fax: 0121 608 9555
Hours: Mon-Sat 9AM-5:30PM
Beads from around the world + findings.
Thoughts for Guru
42 Bath Street
Leadington Spa
CU31 3AE
England
01926 430665
Indian beads.
Wiltshire Ceramic Beads *Mail Order Only!*
PO Box 456
Salisbury,
Wiltshire
SP1 1YD
England
01722 333007
Hand rolled, hand painted English ceramic beads.
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GERMANY
Bush Beads
Am Glodberg 37
42799 Leichlingen
Germany
0049 2175 4857
Mail order only I think. Moroccan, Mauritian, Saharian mainly.
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IRELAND
Abacus Beads
Unit 20
In Shops
Hi-Park Centre
High Street
Belfast
BT1 2AB
Northern Ireland
01232 239710 (evenings)
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30AM-5:30PM, Thurs. 9:30AM-9PM
Wide variety of beads. The ONLY bead shop in Northern Ireland, I'm told.
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USA
ALABAMA
Bama Beads
2117 University Boulevard
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
205-759-2232
Beads from around the world, classes and hands-on jewelry instruction.
ALASKA
AATCHA's Shop
Bear Den Mall
22 Main Street
Haines, AK 99827
907-766-3208
Bead Gallery
201 Seward Street
Juneau, AK 99801
907-586-3223
Bead Heaven *Mail Order also*
3901 Old Seward, #3E
Anchorage, AK 99503
907-563-5183
Offers a "Bead Addict" discount card to return customers.
Glass, handmade silver, semi-precious stone beads. African/ethnic tools,
books, findings.
Beauty and the Bead
229 Stedman
Ketchikan, AK 99901
907-247-2323
Borealis Bead and Book *Mail Order also*
3939 Lake Street, #3
Homer, AK 99603
907-235-7729
"The epicenter of creative arts in Homer."
The Craft Carousel
2525 Industrial Boulevard
Juneau, AK 99801
907-789-4822
Hours: M - F 12:00 (noon)-6PM, Sat. 10:30AM-5:30PM
Deez Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
545 3rd Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
907-456-2324, Fax 451-6742
Beautiful beads and supplies.
Discovery Arts
174 S. Franklin Street
Juneau, AK 99801
907-586-8188
Hours: M - Sat. 10AM-6PM
Peer-A-Mid Beads
175 S. Franklin Street
Juneau, AK 99801
907-586-2032
Hours: 9AM-9PM Daily
Spirit Beads
174 S. Franklin Street
Juneau, AK 99801
907-463-3220
A Touch of Glass
907-790-GLAS (4527)
Juneau's Lampwork bead maker, by appointment only.
ARIZONA
ASG *Wholesale Only!*
P.O. Box 552
Glendale, AZ 85311-0552
602-939-7260, Fax 939-8044
Beads!
Alice's Stained Glass
7015 N. 58th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
602-939-7260, Fax 939-8044
Arizona Gems & Minerals, Inc.
2205 North Black Canyon Hwy.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
602-780-4903
And
6370 East Highway 69
Prescott Valley, AZ 85027
520-772-6443, 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 Arizona, Inc. *Retail and Wholesale*
La Plaza Shoppes *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
6538 E. Tanque Verde Road, Suite 120
Tucson, AZ 85715
520-885-3020, 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
520-648-5655
Good selection, classes, friendly, helpful, and decent pricing.
A "mom & pop" shop oozing with beads and an interest in working with you.
Bead It! *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
152 South Montezuma
Prescott, AZ 86303
520-778-0220, Fax 445-6270, Orders only 1-800-657-0304
Unusual beads from around the world.
The Bead Outlet
1025B N. Main Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
520-639-3522
Many colors seed and bugle beads, selection of loose & strand
beads, every country; classes.
The Bead Source *Retail,Wholesale, Mail Order avail.*
Casas Adobes Shopping Plaza
7123 N. Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ 85704
520-575-0130 (phone and fax)
Seed beads of all sizes, more than sixty beadwork classes,
quantity discounts.
The Beadbox, Inc. *See also bead catalogs 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.
Beads Galore *Wholesale and Mail Order Only!*
International Inc.
2123 S. Priest, #201
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-945-0063 or 921-3949, Fax 921-7549, 1-800-424-9577 V/MC
Owner: Bernie Lawitz.
Color Catalog free if ordered by fax or phone.
Minimum order: initial $30.00.
Hours: M - F 9AM-6PM, Sat. 9AM-5PM, Sun. 9AM-4PM.
Semi-precious, many foreign beads, crystal beads, seed beads,
glass beads, all kinds of beads! Findings (14K and gold filled).
A reader recently informed me Beads Galore will sell retail and often
just don't ask for a resale number, they just want you to meet their
$30.00 *initial* minimum order;listed in Ornament magazine.
Bovis Bead Company *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
4500 E. Speedway, Suite 67 *Wholesale to trade and public*
Tucson, AZ 85712
520-318-9512 (phone and fax)
Large selection, but sometimes "high".
Cocopah Jewelry Co. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 134, Dept. O
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 bead catalogs FAQ*
7121 E. Sahurao Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
602-998-4495, Fax 443-9540
Specialize in vintage beads and copperheads; also carries Venetian
and semi-precious stone beads and findings.
Dream Weaver Beads *Mail Order also*
74 Main Street
PO Box 1517
Bisbee, AZ 85603
520-432-4237
(Their ad states "A touch of Woodstock in Southern Arizona")
Jac Jan Beads, Etc. *Mail Order also*
251 Hwy 179 #A3
Sedona, AZ 86336
520-282-6780
Findings and beads to make all kinds of jewelry, classes.
Jay's of Tucson, Inc. *Retail and Wholesale*
6647 S. 12th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85706
520-294-3397, Fax 294-6528, 1-800-736-6381
Retail/wholesale catalog in progress (will be $5.00, applied to purchase).
Particularly good supply of findings, components.
KIVA Arts Gallery
909 N. Main Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
602-634-3946
Owner: Kia Frender
Native American and Tribal Art, beads, findings and classes.
Margaret's Bead Bar
2515 E. Thomas Road, Suite 160-685
Phoenix, AZ 85016-7946
602-266-3375
Marsha's
7051 Fifth Avenue
Scottsdale, AZ 85251-3219
602-946-0141
Piney Hollow
427 N. 1st Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85705
520-623-4450
Hours: M-F 10AM-6PM, Sat. 10AM-5:30PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-4PM.
Good selection, findings, books, charms, fetishes, crystals.
Classes, quantity discounts.
Rainbow Imports
20632 N. 36th Drive
Glendale, AZ 85308
602-581-5464, Fax 516-1945
1-800-34-BEADS: (Works from Canada & the U.S.)
Minimum order: $50.00.
They sell a variety of FIMO beads, and pendants as well as findings,
woven friendship bracelets with beads woven into them (from Guatemala),
& necklaces. Also have enamel charms like suns, peace symbols, roses,
flowers, Ying Yang, and others. Other Fimo objects include coated
candle holders, boxes, and compact mirrors. Part of their
profits go to supporting a school & clinic in the Peten Rainforest of
Guatemala. Call them for a color sheet.
Reactive Metals Studio, Inc.
P.O. Box 890
Clarkdale, AZ 86324
602-634-3434, Fax 634-6734 (24 hours)
Niobium and Titanium sheet, wire and tubing; findings (niobium,
titanium, SS, GF, plated); Sparkie welders, jigs, collets; shining
wave metals, Mokume-gane, Shakudo, Shibuichi, MultiEtch.
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
520-457-2303
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
3 Beads and a Button *Retail store, will sell Wholesale*
10891 North Wolfe Road
Cupertino, CA 95014
408-366-BEAD (2323), Fax 366-2382
A contributor tells me these folks are friendly and helpful. They have
some unusual stuff, do parties for children and adults and also have an
extensive list of classes for children and adults.
Fanciful beads and buttons, classes.
A & G Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
14425 1/2 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
818-784-4442
Quantity discounts. They also manufacture beads and findings.
Glass & plastic beads, pearls, rhinestones, metal stampings,
findings, supplies.
Aardvark Adventures *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
37 S. Livermore
Livermore, CA 94550
510-443-ANTS(2687), 800-88-ANTS(2687)
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 2449
Livermore, CA 94551 V/MC
Beads, rayon thread(from India), antique buttons, sewing items.
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.
Altamont Jewelry *Retail and Wholesale*
and Gem
779 Jensen Street
Livermore, CA 94550
510-443-5131, 1-800-595-5915
Jewelry supplies and findings, mountings, sheet silver, silver beads.
Amara Brothers *Wholesale*
1655 N. Western Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90027
213-957-1881, Fax 482-1396
African trade beads and other African treasures.
Amber by Graciana *Wholesale*
888 Brannan street, #2070
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-255-6759, Fax 626-6134, 1-800-AMB-ER50(262-3750)
Amber beads, jewelry, loose stones.
Amber Treasure
P.O. Box 20875
Oakland, CA 94620
510-547-8660, Fax 547-8772
Amber beads and cabochons, fossils, and silver jewelry.
Arrow Springs *See also bead catalogs 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.
Barbetta's Beads & Art
2316 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
916-443-4959
Beads, international traders, contemporary glass, classes.
Baubles & Beads
1676 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94709
510-644-BEAD (2323), Fax 644-2328
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
*Quantity Discounts*
Czech seed and pressed glass, seed beads 11/o, bugle beads, FIMO, Indian,
Italian and German Beads, Books, classes, parties Etc.
The Bead Boutique
4187 Campus Drive
Irvine, CA 92715
714-725-0468, Fax 786-7081
Bead classes, thousands of beads
Bead Box *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
309 N. Kings Road
Los Angeles, CA 90048
213-651-3595, Fax 818-342-3940
Sequins, pearls, rhinestones, trims, jewels, semi-precious, and jewelry
findings.
Bead Buds *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
10044 McLennan Avenue
North Hills, CA 91343
818-360-8639
Delica beads and Japanese seed beads.
The Bead Centre *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
7061 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, #205
San Diego, CA 92111
619-292-0354, Fax 292-0373
Beads, findings, supplies of all kinds, jewelry & collectibles;
listed in Ornament magazine.
Bead Connections
371 E. 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-489-9825, Fax 489-9826
Crystals, glass beads, finished jewelry and buttons.
The Bead Fetish *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1410 2nd Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
510-457-8891
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, Fax 429-6919, Orders only 1-800-657-0304
Over 7500 beads, charms, pendants, findings & supplies.
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 *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
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
2263 Middlefield Way *Head Office*
Mt. View, CA 94043
415-328-7880, Fax 328-7893, 1-800-99-BEADS(23237)
Hours: M-W, Sat. 10AM-6PM, Thur. & Fri. 10AM-8PM,
Sun. 12:00(noon)-5PM.
And
177 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
415-328-7925
And
2980 Stevens Creek
San Jose, CA 95128
408-261-0432 V/MC/AmEx
Crystal, glass, ethnic, silver, copper and carved stone beads,
pearls, findings.
A contributor tells me these folks have some of the most expensive
beads she has seen in the Bay area. Often, their items can be found
elsewhere for less, they also have a fairly narrow selection.
"Most complete class offering in Northern California."
The Bead Shoppe
5273 Sunrise Boulevard
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
916-966-6612, Fax 966-5226
Full-service bead shop, classes.
Bead Source *See also bead catalogs 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
*Also have a store in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada!*
The Bead Store
417 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-861-7332 V/MC
Hours: M - Sat. 12:00 (noon)-6PM or by appointment.
Over 1,000 beads.
Bead Utopia
31980 Hilltop Boulevard
Running Springs, CA 92382
909-867-2354 (phone and fax)
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 3321
Running Springs, CA 92382-3321
Quality beads and supplies at affordable prices.
Bead Zoo
12 N. Harkness Street
Pasadena, CA 91106
818-449-7107 V/MC
Hours: Tue.-Sat. 11AM-3PM, Fri. 'til 5PM.
Crystals, stone, ethnic, wood, ceramic, bone, metal, glass, cabochons,
African, Asian, and horn beads; findings, supplies.
Beadiful *Closing soon!*
343 Village Lane
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408-395-3439
*A contributor tells me these folks are closing at the end of September 1995,
they currently have a 50% off sale going on and after
September 19, it'll be 75% off*
Large selection of unique beads.
Beading Frenzy
1142 N. Roosevelt Avenue
Fresno, CA 93728
209-497-9329 (phone and fax)
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.
Beadline
995 S. Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
714-494-3262
Lots 'o beads.
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 and Rocks
1701 1/2 Grove Street/M.L.K. Way
Berkeley, CA 94709
415-843-3319
Japanese, Czech, West German, African, Pontec and stone beads.
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*
324 Oak Street, #L
Bakersfield, CA 93304
805-321-9798
Wide selection of beads from around the world, classes.
Beads Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1214 Magnolia, #102
Corona, CA 91719
909-270-0686, Fax 714-639-1479
Hours: M - F 11AM-7PM, Sat. 10AM-6PM
And
949 N. Tustin Avenue
Orange, CA 92667
714-639-1611, Fax 639-1479
Hours: M - Sat. 10AM-6PM
Complete line of beading supplies and artifacts, Native American jewelry
and goods, 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 bead catalogs 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.
Beadwerks
10895 Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90064
213-470-1515, Fax 470-7116
Hours: M - F 12(Noon)-6PM, Sat. 10AM-6PM.
Large selection of beads and classes.
Beadworks *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
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 *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
6421 N. Blackstone Avenue
Fresno, CA 93710
209-261-2747, Fax 261-0341
Japanese seed beads, 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 Specialty Company, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
413 E. 8th Street *Retail and Wholesale*
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-627-8783, Fax 680-9743
Hours: M - F 9AM-4:30PM V/MC
Unique, unusual, common beads, bugles, pearls, jewels, rhinestones, etc.
The Black Bead *Mail Order also*
5003 Newport Avenue
Ocean Beach, CA 92107-3009
619-222-2115
Full-service bead shop.
Bohemian Crystal *Mail Order also*
812 S. Maple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-627-9553, Fax 627-6991
Hours: M-Sat. 9AM-5PM. V/MC/AmEx
Jewels, rhinestones, Swarovski crystal distributor, plastic beads,
findings, ethnic beads.
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. *Wholesale Only*
5444 Melrose Avenue *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
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.
Creative Castle *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
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.
Dragginwood and the *Mail Order also*
Magic Crystal
322 N. Santa Cruz Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408-395-8544
And
216 Capitola Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
408-475-0915 V/MC/AmEx
Hours: 10:30AM-6PM 7 days a week for both stores.
Carries bags of loose seed and bugle beads and can custom order
beads in quantity.
Earthstone Company *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
112 Harvard Avenue, #54
Claremont, CA 91711
909-949-7616, Fax 949-7618
Fantasy Beads
946 W. College Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
707-523-4356
Hours: M - F 12 (Noon)-6PM, Sat. 11AM-6PM, Sun. 12 (Noon)-4PM.
Specializing in unique and unusual beads and findings; over 100 books on
beading and jewelry making.
Farrin O'Conner Design
Studios & Store
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, Fax 793-4841
Forbeadin'
2381 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-923-1414, Fax 921-6519 (please call before faxing)
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Gardin' of Beadin' *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
752 Redwood Drive *Retail and Wholesale*
Garberville, CA 95542
707-923-9120, Fax 923-9160
1-800-BEAD LUV (232-3588) Orders Only! V/MC/Discover/AmEx
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 *Retail and Wholesale*
637 Minna Street
San Fancisco, CA 94103
415-621-8187, Fax 621-0529
Hours: Tue.-Sat. 10AM-4PM. V/MC
And
317 National City Boulevard *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
National City, CA 91950
619-336-0100, Fax 336-0152, Fax only! 1-800-572-1302
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. *Retail, Wholesale, Wholesale to public*
207 5th Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
714-969-7000
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 127
Huntington Beach, CA 92648-0127
Call for summer & winter hours.
Old Czechoslovakian, seed, and others; listed in Ornament magazine.
Grieger's, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
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 FAQ*
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 bead catalogs FAQ*
6900 Andressen Road
Sheridan, CA 95681
916-633-0844, Fax 633-0844, Order only 1-800-750-COWS(2697)
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, glass, bone, wood, ceramic, contemporary and antique beads.
Free design assistance. classes.
Hobby Company
of San Francisco
5124 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-386-4161, Fax 387-9268
And
5150 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-386-2802
Vintage glass, seed beads, handmade glass, charms, supplies,
and classes.
House of Beads
3229 Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-829-0349
Hours: M - Sat. 11AM-5:30PM
Gemstone beads, European glass, Austrian crystal, African
Trade beads, findings, supplies, classes.
The Indian Store
at Hobby City
1238 S. Beach Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92804
714-828-3050, Fax 828-5765
Hours: 10AM-6PM 7 days a week. V/MC/Discover/AmEx
Native American craft kits, beads, beading supplies, conchas, bone
hairpipes, books. They have a free brochure that shows their
craft kits.
International Glass and Bead Company *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
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.
Jewelart
7111 Reseda Boulevard
Reseda, CA 91335
818-881-7193
Hours: M-Sat. 9:30AM-6PM.
Large selection of seed beads, rhinestones, pearls, and findings.
Klein's Bead Box
309 N. Kings Road
Los Angeles, CA 90048
213-651-3595
*No phone orders*
Beads and 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 *Will sell wholesale to the trade*
524 Hayes Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-626-0764
Large variety of beads and findings, classes.
The Name Game
505 S. Beverly Drive, #123
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310-284-3434
Wholesale and retail catalogs available.
Manufacturers of wooden letter and symbol beads.
OCB Trading Post *Retail and Wholesale*
657 E. Arrow Highway, #M *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Glendora, CA 91740
818-914-0306
Hours: T - Sat. 10AM-7:30PM, Sun. 10AM-5PM, closed Mondays.
Seed beads sizes 6/o-13/o, Charlottes, Crow, bone, glass, and horn beads;
Native American jewelry, crafts, books, and supplies, Native American beadwork
classes.
Orbweaver *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
4793 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609
510-658-0452
Charms, stampings, books, tools, findings, classes.
Oskadusa, a bead gallery
243 N. Highway 101, #6
Solana Beach, CA 92075
619-755-2323, Fax 481-6410
Exotic, antique, vintage beads, artifacts; jewelry and
silversmithing workshops daily.
Out on a Whim *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
121 East Cotati Avenue
Cotati, CA 94931
Fax 707-664-8353, 1-800-BEAD111 (232-3111)
Japanese and czech seed beads, glass beads, austrian crystal,
semi-precious stones, findings and supplies; listed in Ornament magazine.
Palo Pacifica Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
213 Grand Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
408-647-9323 (phone and fax)
Direct importers of India glass, Malaysian horn, bone and woods, classes;
listed in Ornament magazine.
Peninsula Bead & Supply *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
5166 A Moorpark Avenue *Retail and Wholesale*
San Jose, CA 95129
408-253-1928, Fax 253-6652
Hours: M-F 11AM-7PM, Sat. 11AM-6PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-5PM.
A contributor tells me these folks have the lowest prices and the
largest selection she has seen.
Austrian crystal, horn, bone and metal beads; listed in Ornament magazine.
The Peruvian Bead Company *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1601 Callens Road *Retail and Wholesale*
(Pacific Silverworks is also at this location)
Ventura, CA 93003
805-642-0952, Fax 642-0986, 1-800-333-PERU (7378)
And
493 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001
805-641-1326
Ethnic beads, Peruvian beads, jewelry, findings.
Picard African Imports *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
9310 Los Prados Lane
Carmel, CA 92923
408-624-4138, Fax 626-4172
The Place to Bead
2435 San Ramon Valley Boulevard
San Ramon, CA 94583
510-866-2828
Full-service bead shop with beginner & advanced classes.
Paul Radke Art Glass
1612 Main Street
Morro Bay, CA 93442
805-772-5734 (phone and fax)
Handmade dichroic glass beads.
Rainfrog Ent.
P.O. Box 611
Hayward, CA 94543
510-581-1922
For samples, send $3.00.
Glass, polymer clay, ceramic beads.
Reedtz Beads
238 E Street
Davis, CA 95616-4522
916-758-0670
Hours: M - Sat. 10AM-7PM, Sun. 12(Noon) - 5PM.
Full service bead store, specializing in seed beads.
The Ritz
120 Pierce Street, Apt. 4
San Francisco, CA 94117-3371
415-431-0503
Art deco thrift store that carries lots of jewelry and beads.
ShadowDance *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 1175
Trinidad, CA 95570
707-677-1644
Colorful procelain amulets and talismans. Motifs are drawn from global
spiritual symbology and natural world.
Shepherdess *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
2802 Juan Street, #14
San Diego, CA 92110
619-297-4110, Fax 297-9897
e-mail: bead...@aol.com
Japanese beads and many threads, over 100 different classes
offered every 4 months.
Silver Sky International
12113 Silvan Street
North Hollywood, CA 90401
818-980-6038
Strings of semi-precious stone chips and round beads, bulk findings,
and spacer beads as well as wood, plastic and glass beads.
Stitchers Source
19006 Canyon Summit
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679-1085
Fax 714-589-0924
e-mail: stitc...@earthlink.net
Web site: http://www.xmission.com/~arts/stitch/mainstit.html
FTP site: ftp.xmission.com/pub/users/a/arts/stitchers
Source for Mill Hill beads.
String Bead
163 E. 3rd Street
Chico, CA 95928
916-894-2323
Wide variety of beads, findings, books, and classes.
Very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful sales staff.
Talisman
214 F Street
Eureka, CA 95501
707-443-1509
Balinese folk art along with a unique selection of beads. Owner is careful to
avoid the ordinary. Direct importer of Balinese silver beads.
Tarnov Company
605 Park Avenue
Arcata, CA 95521
707-822-5658
Austrian crystal.
The Trimmin' Hut
12111 Sylvan Avenue
North Hollywood, CA 90401
818-761-4997
Good selection of beads including bugles, colored pearls and acrylic
stones, jewelry making supplies. Quantity discounts.
Trinidad Trading Company
460 Main Street
Trinidad, CA 95570
707-677-0711
Glass, ceramic, bone, cloisonne, semi-precious beads, findings.
Lots of other items including local art, Native American crafts,
antique baskets and finished jewelry.
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.
Winagura Co.
10606 Venice Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90230
213-559-0366
Hours: M-F 9AM-4PM
Founding members of The Bead Society. They carry all kinds of beads
including gold, silver, semi-precious stone, glass, rhinestones, and
more.
Yone of San Francisco
478 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
915-986-1424
Full-service bead shop with classes.
COLORADO
Ackley's Rocks & Stamps
3230 N. Stone Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
719-633-1153
Semi-precious beads, cabochons, faceted stones, findins, tools, supplies,
lapidary tools and equipment.
Amallama
635 Lincoln
P.O. Box 774751
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
970-879-9127
Full-service bead shop.
Bead It!
7438 S. University Boulevard
Littleton, CO 80122
303-770-1308, Fax 770-9406, Orders only 1-800-657-0304
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Bead Junction
P.O. Box 151
Delta, CO 81416
Full-service bead shop, will take special orders, classes.
Bead Song
107 F Street
Salida, CO 81201
Bead to the Beat
617 1/2 Manitou Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
719-685-5793
*Retail/Wholesale Catalog in progress*
Full-service bead shop featuring jewelry and hair wraps by
Jones Taylor, classes.
The Birds and the Beads
100 N. Main #103/Box 2886
Breckenridge, CO 80424
970-453-8610, Fax 262-9023
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Desert Gems
7100 N. Broadway, Suite 1F
Denver, CO 80221
303-426-4411
Jewelry and lapidary supply shop with an extensive selection of stone beads,
pearls, and heishi, as well as metal beads, findings, tools, and other
supplies; they also offer classes in beading, wire wrap, and more.
Earth Spirit Designs *Mail Order and e-mail order also*
432 Bowen Street
Longmont, CO 80501
303-776-5260 (phone and fax)
e-mail: cr...@kentek.com
Lots of semi-precious stones in all shapes and sizes, findings.
International Beadtrader *Retail and Wholesale*
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
970-224-2572
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 *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 1155
Paonia, CO 81428
970-527-4493
"..the bead store located almost in the middle of nowhere.."
The Naja
3003 W. 74th Street
Westminster, CO 80030
303-426-6284
Some beads, lots of tools and supplies.
Ornamental Resources Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Box 3010 - WCC
1427 Miner Street
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
303-567-4987 or 4988, Fax 567-4245, 1-800-876-6762
Hours: M-F 9AM-5PM, showroom by appt. only.
Rare and unusual beads, seed and pony beads, glass beads; findings, tools and
special searches.
Pearls and Jewels Bead Shop
1457 S. Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80210
303-744-6944
Exotic beads, findings, classes.
Promenade's le Bead Shop *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1970 13th Street *Retail and Wholesale*
Boulder, CO 80302
303-440-4807, Fax 440-9116
Hours: M-Sat. 10AM-5:30PM, Sun. 12:00PM (Noon)-5PM
Rare & unusual beads, austrian crystals, rhinestones, sequins,
sew-on jewels and studs, African trade beads, I'm told this shop
is pretty expensive; 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.
Western Trading Post *Retail and Wholesale*
P.O. Box 9070 B *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
32 Broadway
Denver, CO 80209-0070
303-777-7750, Fax 698-1387, Orders 303-777-7752
Hours: M-F 9AM-5:45PM, Sat. 9AM-4:45PM.
Native American beads and findings.
WorldBeads (Beadworks) *See also bead catalogs 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
970-949-1952
*Closing at the end of 1995*
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."
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 19808
302-994-9016
Hours: M - Sat. 9:30AM-9:30PM, Sun. 11AM-5PM.
This is a chain craft store, but they do sell good glass beads
of late and findings if you're in a pinch. Also have quantities
of Tiger Tail, waxed linen, nylon thread, nymo, and some semi-precious
stone beads.
Crystal Concepts
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 *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
1343 N Street NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-337-2204
Donna Zalusky *Retail and Wholesale, e-mail orders too*
Donna's Designs - Lampworked Glass Beads
3142 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
202-328-6735
e-mail: donna...@aol.com
*By Appointment Only*
Hand lampworked glass beads, custom jewelry, studio time available;
private lessons. *Catalog sheet available soon!*
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 in a Can
Killearn Antique Mall
1410A Market Street
Tallahassee, FL 32312
*Moving to a new location in 3 months*
Hours: Wed.-Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sun. 1PM-5PM
They specialize in beaded jewelry, a wide variety of beads, seed beads,
and gemstones, commerical and handmade findings, classes.
Beads to the Knees... *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
826 Lomax Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
904-356-6010, Fax 355-5876
Vintage and new Czech & Venetian glass, African trade beads,
semi-precious beads, findings, brass and silver components, bone, wood,
and horn. Free classes.
Beads to the Knees will be opening another store in Jacksonville Beach
in September of this year.
Beauty & the Beads
506 S. Pineapple Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236
813-952-0101 (phone and fax)
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Craft King, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 90637, Dept. BB
3033 Drane Field Road
Lakeland, FL 33804
813-648-0433, Fax 648-2972, 1-800-769-9494
e-mail: craf...@gate.net
Discount craft supplies, beads, findings, kits.
Crystal Creations *Mail Order also*
4535 Summit Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
407-686-1139, 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, 1-800-357-8085
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.
Peace Creek Trading Co. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
222 E. Pine Street, Shop #4
Lakeland, FL 33801
941-686-5562, Fax 299-6037, 1-800-735-5562
Antique, ethnic, contemporary & custom lampwork beads, findings,
classes.
Poppa Burke's Trading Post *Moved to New Hampshire*
Swift Creek Bead Company
115 E. 8th Avenue
Havana, FL 32333
904-539-6777, Fax 539-9332
Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10AM-6PM
Beads, findings, supplies for the professional and amateur jewelry
designer. Castings and findings in base metals, sterling, and 14 karat
gold fill. Classes are taught in basic beading techniques, wire wrapping,
knotting and wire hammering.
Trading Post *Mail Order also*
& Bead Company
2320 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
*Under new ownership - See bead catalogs FAQ for old Chevron Trading Post*
Full-service bead shop with classes.
WorldBeads (Beadworks) *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, P-5
3rd Level
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.
Beadworks by Shoshonna
620 Medlock Road
Decatur, GA 30033
404-329-1988
Specializes in seed beads, 14's and hex beads, beads from all over.
Inventory changes frequently. Staff is generally knowledgeable and helpful.
They also have classes.
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.
Just for Fun - Cohen Co. *Retail and Wholesale*
5269 Buford Highway
Doraville, GA 30131
404-455-1871, 404-451-8238 *Both are phone numbers, not fax numbers*
More findings oriented than bead oriented with wire, sheet metal,
and tools, also has metalwork.
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, Fax 735-0809, 1-800-280-BEAD(2323)
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Craft Supply of Honolulu
1960 S. King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
808-942-5044, Fax 942-5342
Full-line retail craft store.
DACS Beads *Mail Order also*
1320 Kalani Street, #201
Honolulu, HI 96817
808-842-7714 (phone and fax)
Full-service bead shop with classes.
The Fantasy Works Bead Shop *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
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*
The Shops
210 Sherman Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
208-765-0755, Fax 765-7775
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 208-376-4911
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 & *Mail Order also*
Embellishment Emporium
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
ARI Imports *Wholesale Only*
8 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60603
312-263-3313, Fax 263-3314
Beads, supplies, ethnic components.
American Metalcraft
2074 George Street
Melrose Park, IL 60160
Copper jewelry findings.
Bead In Hand
145 Harrison
Oak Park, IL 60304-1649
708-848-1761
Antique & contemporary beads, findings, and handmade jewelry.
Bead It!
5242 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640-2102
312-561-9683, Orders only 1-800-657-0304
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 (phone and fax)
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, a bead emporium
2002 Central Street
Evanston, IL 60201
708-864-9494 (phone and fax)
Full-service make your own jewelry store and classes.
The Beadhive
227 S. Third Street
Geneva, IL 60134
708-232-3866, Fax 377-0396
Beads, findings, tools, work tables, classes, party packages.
Beauty and the Bead
701 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 136
Vernon Hills, IL 60061-1556
708-680-6565
Bead & design studio, beads from around the world, work stations,
tools, findings, classes.
Bodacious Beads
1942 River Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018-3206
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 *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
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 *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
547 N. Euclid
Oak Park, IL 60302
708-386-6542
*By appointment only!*
Beads from around the world, old & new; listed in Ornament magazine.
The Deja vu Shoppe *Formerly H&M Productions*
9146 Broadway
Brookfield, IL 60513
708-485-2004
Hours: M - Thurs. 1PM-6PM, Fri. 1PM-7PM, Sat. 10AM-6PM
Full-service bead shop, classes.
Eye on Design
35 S. Washington Street
Hinsdale, IL 60521
708-986-5228
Contact Livinia Tackbary.
Antique Middle East, Far East, African and European beads.
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.
International Beadtrader *Retail and Wholesale*
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!
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.
Alice Jenks Originals
1120 Greenfield Lane
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
e-mail: ajori...@aol.com
Moon and Star Ltd.
605 N. Main Street
Sandwich, IL 60548
815-786-7074
"Our own line of unusual components made from glass and natural elements."
Originals Gallery of Antique Jewelry & Beads
1020 Davis
Evanston, IL 60201
708-328-4040
Antique jewelry, old beads, buttons, components, classes, repairs.
Professor Beads
901 G Lucinda Avenue
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-756-1234 (phone and fax)
"Create jewelry from our beads", jewelry, tools, books, assistance.
Queen Beads *Mail Order also*
2028 W. Cortez
Chicago, IL 60622
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 (phone and fax)
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*
103 1st Street East
(P.O. Box 201)
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
319-895-6576, Orders only 1-800-895-6431
Glass, seed bugle, stone, shell, bone, and sterling beads,
supplies, books, tools, classes.
KANSAS
International Beadtrader *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1017 1/2 Massachusetts Ave. *Retail and Wholesale*
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.
KENTUCKY
Baer Fabrics *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
515 E. Market Street *Retail and Wholesale*
Louisville, KY 40202
502-583-5521, 1-800-769-7778 V/MC/Discover/AmEx
Hours: Mon. 9AM-9PM, Tue.-Sat. 9AM-5:30PM.
Large warehouse (four stories) filled with costume materials
including rhinestones, rocailles, pearls.
Beads & More
6108 Fox Hunt Court
Prospect, KY 40059-9325
Beads, findings, handmade jewelry and artifacts, classes.
LOUISIANA
Baltazor Bridal Fabrics and Laces
3262 Severn Avenue
Metairie, LA 70002
504-889-0333
Hours: M-Sat. 10AM-5:30PM, 'til 8PM Mon. & Thur.
Bridal pearls and beads.
The Bead Shop
4612 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
504-805-6161, Fax 805-6162
Hours: M - Sat. 10AM-6PM
Full line of glass, treasure and natural beads, plus tools,
books and supplies; classes.
Broadway Bound
2737 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA
504-821-1000
Hours: M-Sat. 9:30AM-5PM.
Beads, rhinestones and costume jewelry.
Colette *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Colette Meister *Retail and Wholesale*
1815 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
1-800-788-7704 MC/V
Handcrafted beads, inspired by Japanese bead work "Ojime", made in the US
and available in sterling or Shibuichi (a blend of copper and silver).
Indian World USA *Mail Order also*
7606 Pines Road
Shreveport, LA 71129
318-688-6980
Native American arts, crafts and beading supplies,
classes.
MAINE
The Beadin' Path *Mail Order also*
231 U.S. Route 1
Freeport, ME 04020
207-865-4785, Fax 846-7716
Vintage glass, castings, semi-precious, findings.
Caravan Beads *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
449 Forest Avenue
Portland, ME 04101
207-761-2503, Fax 874-2664
Full-service bead shop with classes.
J.S. Ritter Jewelers Supply *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
118 Preble Street
Portland, ME 04101
1-800-962-1468, 207-772-3822, Fax 772-5235
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.
Amber By Vessel International *Wholesale*
P.O. Box C
Kensington, MD 20895
301-654-6933, Fax 654-2107, 1-800-837-7354
Amber cabochons.
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
421 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-BEAD (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 *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
11254 Triangle Lane
Wheaton, MD 20902
(One block from Wheaton metro stop)
301-933-8411 V/MC
Hours: M - Sat. 11AM-6PM, Thurs. 11AM-8PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-5PM.
Czech & Japanese seed beads, findings, Fimo beads,
Austrian Crystal, Charms & Metal Stamping, Antique beads,
Semi-precious stone beads, and free beginner bead stinging,
Layout & Design, and Color Theory classes.
Gary has nice prices on art glass beads, and he also tends to pick
up some unusual things. I find he has excellent prices -- for what
he sells, possibly the best in the Metro area.
Forestheart Studio
200 South Main Street
(Jct. Rts. 194-550)
Woodsboro, MD 21798
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 112
Woodsboro, MD 21798
301-845-4447
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
Hours: M - F 8AM-5PM, Sat. 8AM-1PM.
Leather cord, silk bead cord, supplies.
S&A Beads
6929 Laurel Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
301-891-BEAD (2323)
Theodora's Beautiful Beads
12216 Parklawn Drive, #107
Rockville, MD 20852
301-231-7046
There will be a retail/wholesale catalog later this year.
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, Fax 897-3225
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 02165-2001
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
P.O. Box 592
Vineyard Haven, MA 02658
508-693-7618, 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 02109-1650
617-248-3898, Fax 345-9995
And
291 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02115-2816
617-437-6666
And
300 Harvard Street
Brookline, MA 02146
Beads Unlimited
76 Main Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
508-435-2410
Beads, findings, books and classes.
Beadworks
349 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02115
617-247-7227, Fax 247-2322
And
23 Church Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-868-9777, Fax 868-9229
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 *See Jellybeans! in Massachusetts*
Crystal Blue Beading Company
4 Mt. Auburn Street
Watertown, MA 02172-4102
617-923-2337
Lisa Wolf, Owner.
Glass seed beads, Czech glass, findings, books, classes, and
finished jewelry.
Jellybeans! *Formerly The Concord Bead Shop*
44 Main Street
Concord, MA 01742
508-287-4333
Full-service bead shop with free in-store instruction
every day.
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 02138-4945
617-661-4928
The Mykonos *Wholesale Only!*
P.O. Box 8669
Boston, MA 02114
617-227-6767, Fax 227-5282
Pewter and bronze Patina, Greek imports.
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.
Roessler Glass *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
102 South Street, 3rd Floor *Wholesale*
Boston, MA 02111
617-426-4705
Handblown glass jewelry and beads.
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.
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
Hours: M-F 10AM-6PM, Sat. 10AM-5PM
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 48073-6300
800-826-5697, 810-549-1005, Fax 549-4610
Semi-precious, pearls, glass, findings.
Beads For You *Retail store for Flying Feathers Catalog*
East Lansing, MI 48826
517-351-8168, Fax 351-7675
Bead Works, Inc.
32751 Franklin Road
Franklin, MI 48025
810-855-5230
Full-service bead shop.
Bedlam Beadworks
263 W. Nine Mile
Ferndale, MI 48220
810-541-8827
Beads, jewelry, supplies, restringing services, classes.
Birmingham Bead Store
154 W. Maple
Birmingham, MI 48009
810-644-7609, Fax 540-4114
Full-service bead shop.
Boston Bead Company *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
3734 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
616-942-4778, Fax 897-7110
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 Antiques - Bead Department
336 N. Main Street/PO Box 248
Watervliet, MI 49098
616-463-8281
Hours: Open 7 days a week.
Seed beads, natural stone a specialty; classes.
Trinkets
102 S. Union Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
616-947-9401
Full line of beads and findings; classes.
MINNESOTA
Art Glass/Malcom Potek
Minneapolis, MN
612-879-9171
Glass art, jewelry, beads.
Bead It!
383 W. Market Place
The Mall of America
Bloomington, MN 55425
612-858-8612, Orders only 1-800-657-0304
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
Rosedale Mall, Store 290
1595 W. Highway 36
Roseville, MN 55113
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
Nordic Gypsy Beads & Jewelry
20 Historic Third Street
Rochester, MN 55902
507-288-2258
Hours: M - F 10AM-5:30PM, Thurs. 10AM-8PM, Sat. 9AM-6PM, closed Sunday.
Japanese Delica, African and Czech beads, approx. 20 classes per month,
also metal working classes.
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.
To Bead or Not To Bead
627 Eighth Avenue, SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507-287-6368, Fax 280-9239
e-mail: mary...@cerf.net
Turtle Hill Beads
13 Bridge Square
Northfield, MN 55057
507-645-9445
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
Angel Beads *Retail and Wholesale*
8633 E. 96th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64134
913-341-0615
Contact: Angel Craig
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-6PM, except Wed. 10AM-9PM.
Handmade art glass beads for the artistic individual. One and two of a kind,
with custom designs available.
Bead It! *Mail Order also*
219 S. Kirkwood Road
Kirkwood, MO 63122
314-966-4922, Orders only 1-800-657-0304
Full-service bead shop with classes.
International Beadtrader *Retail and Wholesale*
4135 Pennsylvania (Westport) *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-753-1565, 1-800-805-BEAD (2323) Orders Only!
Czech 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
417-889-2402, Fax 887-7697, 1-800-280-2402
Venetian glass, Austrian crystal, Czech glass, gemstones, clay, wood,
bone, ceramic, sterling and seed beads; findings, tools, books and classes.
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 Bead Co. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
6655 Delmar Boulevard
In the University City Loop
University City, 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 (phone and fax)
E-mail:cent...@cu.comp-unltd.com
Czech glass beads,Japanese Delicas and other trade beads. Native American
beadwork by Crow, Cheyenne and other Plains Tribes.
Temptations Beads and Jewelry
111 S. Grand
Emerson Cultural Center
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-587-5858
Gemstone, exotic, seed beads, classes.
NEBRASKA
International Beadtrader *Retail and Wholesale*
1637 P Street, Suite B *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-438-2828, 1-800-805-BEAD (2323) Orders Only!
Czech seedbeads, semi-precious stones, findings; listed in
Ornament magazine.
Mangelsen's
3457 S. 84th Street
Omaha, NE 68124
402-331-3563
And
132nd & W. Center Road
Omaha, NE 68144
Hours: M-F 9AM-8:30PM, Sat. 9AM-6PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-4PM
Beads and craft supplies. V/MC/Discover
NEVADA
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, seed beads 14/o, African trade beads, etc.
Williams Costume Co., Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1226 S. 3rd Street
Las Vegas, NV 89104
702-384-1384, Fax 386-3956
Bead and theatrical supply.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Beadizen
214 State Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-431-1897
Full-service bead shop specializing in ethnic and unique beads; classes.
The Beady Eye *Mail Order also*
10 West Street
Keene, NH 03431
603-357-BEAD (2323)
Closed on Mondays!
Full-service bead shop with classes. Owner Heather Avery makes Fimo beads.
Caravan Beads *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
Rt. 16 Main Street
North Conway, NH 03860
603-356-7608 (phone and fax)
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.
Poppa Burke's Trading Post *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 7007
Gilford, NH 03247-7007
Seed beads size 8 to 22 and more, classes.
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.
The Bead Keeper
15 White Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
908-747-1117
Shaped beads such as cat heads, moons, stars, Picasso elephants,
etc.; findings.
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
Coltstown Plaza
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 *Will sell wholesale to public*
P.O. Box 688
Kirtland, NM 87417
505-598-5322, Fax 598-0974
Seed beads size 10 - 13/o *$1.50/hank!* , bugle beads, findings, tools, metals.
Allied Findings *Wholesale*
3336 Princeton Drive, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
505-883-1303, Fax 883-1495, 1-800-253-7911
Sterling silver findings.
Anahita Gallery
P.O. Box 5827
Santa Fe, NM 87502
505-820-BEAD (2323), Fax 820-1414
Imported beads and components from Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Bead Lady and the Tin Man
129 1/2 Water Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-820-7321
An emphasis on unusual beds, amulets, charms and pendants
of sterling silver, antler, bone and
glass as well components and findings.
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 Native American 10 - 14/o.
Beauty and the Beads *Mail Order also*
407 S. Guadalupe Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-982-5234
"A distinct selection of individual glass and bone beads, charms, tools,
and artist made copper enamel beads."
Bizarre Bazaar Company
137 W. Water Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-989-3999
Black Buzzard Bead & Supply Co.
317 N. Downtown Mall, Suite 205
Las Cruces, NM 88001
505-523-7544
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Freed Co. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
415 Central Avenue, NW *Retail and Wholesale*
Albuquerque, NM 87103
505-247-9311, Fax 246-8891
Hours: M-Sat. 10AM-5PM.
Bone, abalone, pearls, Chinese cloisonne, netsuke, and semi-precious.
Glorianna's
55 W. Marcy Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-982-0353
International Bead Gallery *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
107 Des Georges
Taos, NM 87551
505-751-3056, Fax 758-8363
Heishi, Turquoise, semi-precious, chips, Czech, coral, shell, bone, horn.
Konte African Imports
The Design Center
418 Cerrillos Rd. #21
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-989-1500
Extensive collection of African, Indian and Czech Beads.
Textiles, Masks, Baskets and carvings from West Africa.
Mama's Minerals *Mail Order also*
4530-B Alexander Boulevard, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
505-344-1144
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Melanie Collection *See also bead catalogs*
12105 Bermuda NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
505-298-7036 (phone and fax)
Old, new, and ancient silver and bronze; listed in Ornament magazine.
Santa Fe Jewelers' Supply
1513 5th Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-988-9157, Fax 988-7617, 1-800-659-3835(Orders only)
Northern New Mexico's only complete jewelers supply. Wholesale metals,
tools, findings and stones. (From Brochure)
Sioux Trading Post
1428 Cerrilos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-820-0605
Southwest America *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1506-C Wyoming N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87112
505-299-1856 (phone and fax)
Antique seed beads, larger ornamental varieties; 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
28 Llanito
Bernalillo, NM 87004
505-867-1303 (phone and fax)
Beads, components, ancient and contemporary beads, sterling, pot
metal, bone, horn, resin and glass; listed in Ornament magazine.
NEW YORK STATE
1239 Corp. *Mail Order also*
1239 Broadway, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10001
212-889-0555, Fax 725-8494, 1-800-275-7967
Chinese Turquoise, Fresh Water Pearls, Hematite, semi-precious beads.
A to Z Bohemian Glass Inc. *Wholesale Only!*
303 5th Avenue, Suite 1607
New York, NY 10016
212-725-2033, Fax 725-3397, 1-800-74JEWEL (745-3935)
Beads and bead jewelry.
Abson, Inc.
1140 Broadway, #305
New York, NY 10001
212-779-BEAD (2323), Fax 679-0439
Beads.
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.
Adris Corporation *Wholesale*
22 W. 48th Street, Suite 1205
New York, NY 10036-1803
212-575-4842, Fax 575-2841, 1-800-229-3747
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Black Star Sapphires, beads and cabochons,
other gems (rough and faceted), and semi-precious stones.
Alrue Import Corp.
151 West 26th Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10001
212-627-6627, Fax 627-0744, 1-800-26A-LRUE(2-5783)
Earrings and jewelry findings.
Amazon Imports
P.O. Box 58
Williston Park, NY 11596
516-621-7481, Fax 741-9251, 1-800-888-GEMS(4367)
Alexandrite, amethyst, aquamarine, citrine, emeralds, faceted gems, kunzite,
sugilite, tanzanite, topaz, tourmaline.
Amba Gem Corp. *Wholesale*
1212 6th Avenue, Room 2302
New York, NY 10036
212-840-6860, Fax 944-0360
Cabochons, faceted gems (including emeralds, rubies and sapphires).
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.
*I've heard they are pricey!*
Bead Store Cafe (formerly Rio!)
116 Center Ithaca
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-277-1729, Fax 257-7150
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.
Beads and Fine Ethnographic Art
Bruce Frank
215 W. 83rd Street
New York, NY 10024
212-595-3746, Fax 873-6069
Hours: Open 7 days a week 12 (Noon)-8PM.
Seed beads, some 13/o, lots of 12/o.
Beyond Beadery *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
54 Tinker Street
Woodstock, NY 12498
914-679-5548, Fax 679-5894, Orders only 1-800-840-5548
800+ styles/colors of Czech and Japanese seed and bugle beads.
Cinderella Flowers *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
and Feather Co. *Retail and Wholesale*
60 W. 38th Street
New York, NY 10018
212-840-0644 V/MC/AmEx(in-store purchases only)
Hours: M-F 9AM-5:15PM, Sat. 9AM-4:15PM
*No personal checks, will NOT ship to Canada*
Mostly craft store but has strung pearls, beaded trims, appliques,
rhinestones, bugle and seed beads.
Sidney Coe, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
49 W. 37th Street
New York, NY 10018
212-391-6960
Rhinestones galore, bugles, rocailles, and pearls.
DRS *Mail Order also*
Jeweler's Department Store
56 W. 47th Street
New York, NY 10036
Voice:212-819-0237 or 800-223-8960
Fax: 212-354-2270 or 800-526-8682
Grobet tools, Grobet jewelry 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
Dikra Gem Inc.
56 W. 45th Street, Suite 1005
New York, NY 10036
212-869-6332, Fax 869-6367, 1-800-87-DIKRA (3-4572)
Semi-precious stones and cubic zirconia - variety of shapes, colors, sizes,
and cuts.
Elliot, Greene, and Co. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
37 W. 37th Street *Retail and Wholesale*
New York, NY 10018
212-391-9075, Fax 391-9079
Large selection of bugles, they also have seed, pony, crow, tile,
choker, Charlotte, 3- and 2-cut, and silver-lined rocaille beads.
Also carry pearls, rhinestones and plastic beads.
Gampel Supply Corp. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
39 W. 37th Street *Retail and Wholesale*
New York, NY 10018
212-398-9222 or -9223, Fax 840-7810
Minimum Order: $25.00.
Beads, mostly rhinestones, plastic, wood and pearls; findings and supplies.
Grey Owl Indian Craft Supplies *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
132-05 Merrich Boulevard *Retail and Wholesale*
P.O. Box 340468
Jamaica, NY 11434
718-341-4000, Fax 527-6000
Hours: M-F 9AM-5:30PM V/MC/Discover/AmEx
Heavy Native American emphasis, but will sell beads of all types,
buttons, turquoise, shell, dentallium, etc. as well as finished beaded
goods. *Watch out* on prices--you get what you pay for with these folks!
Har-Man Importing Corp.
16 W. 37th Street
New York, NY 10018
212-947-1440, -1441
Importer of beads, rhinestones, jewels, large selection of bugles.
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.
Helby Import Company *Wholesale Only!*
74 Rupert Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
718-447-0008, Fax 447-8627
Bead supplies, such as bead boards, sculpey, fimo, miracle, ceramic
and anodized aluminum beads; books, findings.
Himalayan Crafts
1228 Lexington Avenue *Wholesale*
New York, NY 10028
212-744-8892, Fax 744-8778
And
2007 Broadway *Retail*
New York, NY 10023
212-787-5000, Fax 744-8778
Full-service bead shop specializing in antique African Trade beads.
Kuma *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Rt. 50, 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.
Leekan Designs
93 Mercer Street
New York, NY 10012
212-226-7226, Fax 226-3419
Beads, Asian folk arts, and antiques.
Liberty Crafts
13 S. Broadway
Nyack, NY 10960
914-358-3864, Fax 358-2387
Beads.
Margola Import Corp./ *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Benmark Findings *Wholesale Only!*
48 W. 37th Street
New York, NY 10018
212-695-1115, Fax 594-0071
Hours: M-F 9AM-6PM, Sat. 10AM-4PM
Cabochons, Czech glass, metal, resin, wood, bone, rhinestones, acrylic,
jewels, findings.
Mayer Import Co. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
25 W. 37th Street *Wholesale Only!*
New York, NY 10018
212-391-3830
Hours: M-F 9AM-5PM
No credit cards, minimum purchase $50.00.
Large quantities of beads, rhinestones, glass jewels, mirrored jewels,
cabochons, pearls, cameos, etc.
Myron Toback Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
25 W. 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.
The Niger Bend *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
5261 Irish Ridge Road
Chittenango, NY 13037-9767
315-655-8989
Tuareg and other African beads, jewelry, accessories, musical instruments,
fabric, clothing, hats, decorative items.
Ross Metals
54 W. 47th Street
New York, NY 10036
212-869-1407, 800-654-ROSS
Wire & Plate, Castings, Findings, Solder, Chain.
Sheru Enterprises, Inc.
49 W. 38th Street
New York, NY 10018
212-730-0766
Hours: 9AM-6PM daily.
Large selections of beads, findings, studs, jewels, and
metal stampings.
Silver Dragonfly
17 Bridge Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
518-563-9334
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.
Sunder's International Inc.
15 W. 26th Street
New York, NY 10010
212-545-1663, Fax 545-1752
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.
Audlin
Dixie Village Shopping Center
Gastonia, NC 28052
704-866-8776, Fax 868-2519
Antique Venetian necklaces, rare Venetian walking sticks.
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 Paradise
15 1/2 West College Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
216-775-2233
Contact: Ruth Koschnick
Specializing in African trade beads, unusual and rare components,
and vintage glass.
The Bead Shop
7754 Camargo Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
513-271-5222
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Beads & Things *Mail Order also*
8 N. Shafer
Athens, OH 45701
614-592-6453
Czech, seed, metal, bone, gemstone, African trade beads, findings.
Beads, Buttons, & More *Mail Order also*
14532 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
216-529-1080 (phone and fax)
Full-service bead shop.
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
Hours: M - Sat. 12PM (Noon)-7PM, Sun. 12PM-6PM.
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Discount Bead House *Formerly "Bead Art" in Athens, OH*
P.O. Box 186 *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
The Plains, OH 45780-0186
1-800-793-7592
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.
Oyonnax
1025 Bridge Street
Ashtabula Harbor, OH 44004
216-964-0290
Beads.
Treasure Island Jewelry
34 W. Court Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-241-7893
Lampwork beads, handcrafted jewelry, stained glass, classes.
Victorian Scented Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
677 Wilson Avenue
Columbus, OH 43205
614-252-7875 (phone and 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.
OKLAHOMA
Askew's Gun & Pawn Shop
449 W. Main
Yukon, OK 73099
405-354-7587
Native American craft items including porcupine quills (natural and dyed),
buffalo horn pipes, bone hairpipes, seed, pony and crow beads, tin cones,
and supplies.
The Bead Basket
4633 N. MacArthur
Oklahoma City, OK 73122
405-495-6246
Full-service bead shop with classes.
The 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 *Retail and Wholesale*
135 Asp Avenue *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Norman, OK 73069
405-321-7722
And
3323 R. East 51st Street
Tulsa, OK 74135
918-743-3405, 1-800-805-BEAD (2323) Orders only!
Czech 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)
Hours: M - F 11AM-7PM, Sat. 11AM-6PM, Sun. 12 (Noon)-6PM.
Full-service bead shop with classes.
The Bead Studio *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
14 S. First Street *Retail and Wholesale*
Ashland, OR 97520
503-488-3037
Beads, charms, findings, classes.
Cal-Art Beads & Things
P.O. Box 189
155 N. 3rd Street
Jacksonville, OR 97530
503-899-1557
Full-service bead shop.
Dava Bead and Trade
1512 NE Broadway
Portland, OR
503-288-1922
And
6357 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR
503-246-1934
e-mail: Moni...@aol.com
Deon's Designs Originale
P.O. Box 125
265 Coast Highway 101
Waldport, OR 97394
503-563-5300
Deon DeLange, author of beading instruction books, video, kits, beads,
classes.
Diane's Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1803 W. Main Street
Medford, OR 97501
503-779-5139, Fax 899-8650
Full-service bead shop with classes.
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.
R. B. Howell
630 NW 10th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
Lots of beads, jewelry supplies, bridal stuff, and other craft supplies;
sold individually or in bulk.
Looking Glass Beads *Mail Order also*
283 E. Main Street
Ashland, OR 97520
503-482-7000, Fax 482-7700
Full-service bead shop with classes.
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.
Original Bard
421 SW Coast Highway
Newport, OR 97365
(In City Center above Arrow Market)
Hours: M-Sat. 11:30AM-7PM.
Owner: Jeanne Boardman Bard, aka Bead Lady
Vintage beads, European beads and stringing materials; also
has a Beadwork Gallery.
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 *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
& Tools
1414 W. 8th Street
Medford, OR 97501
503-772-0432, Fax 772-7671
*Area code will become 541 on November 5, 1995*
Full-service bead shop.
Specialty Wholesale
313 Broadalbin
Albany, OR 97321
503-926-9332
Discount store full of beads, jewels, buttons and sewing supplies.
Universal Synergetics (UniSyn) *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
16510 SW Edminston Road
Wilsonville, OR 97070-9514
503-625-2323, Fax 625-4329 V/MC
Hours: M-F 10AM-4PM *By Appointment Only*
Czech cut, hex, antique, seed beads size 11 - 24/o, pressed glass beads,
bugles, supplies for beading, books and videos, classes.
PENNSYLVANIA
The Bead Game *Mail Order also*
20 W. 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 15203-1228
412-381-8822
Beads at Hicksville *Mail Order also*
332 N. Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-399-7551
Unique and imported beads, tools, findings, classes.
Beadworks
225 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-413-2323, Fax 413-2211
*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.
Fine Art Beaded Jewelry
97 Croton Road
Wayne, PA 19087
amy.r....@den.mmc.com
Foreign Bazaar
1902 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-567-3025, Fax 567-3146
Hours: M - Sat. 10AM-6:30PM, closed Sunday.
Glass, crystal, semi-precious and seed beads, sold loose or by the strand;
findings, stringing materials, tools, back issues of Bead & Button magazine.
History *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
424 S. Craig St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Retail: 412-681-4884, wholesale: 412-681-8815
Fax for both: 412-422-8177
Web site: http://craftvillage.pgh.net
The Kind
132 W. 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, PA 16066
412-452-7225
*By Appoinment Only!*
Beads, findings, finished jewelry.
Larry Paul Casting, Inc.
740 Sansom Street, Suite 410
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-928-1644, Fax 574-1943
e-mail: lp...@aol.com
Custom casting in platinum, 10-24 karat colored golds, sterling silver,
and bronze. Silicone & rubber molds, custom wax design.
Stevie Didn't Do It *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
3466 Rt. 973 East
Cogan Station, PA 17728
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
Alrin Mfg. Co., Inc.
414 Silver Spring Street
Providence, RI 02904
401-351-8100, Fax 401-351-5821
Easy Mounts, jewelry findings, mountings, silver findings.
And the Beadz Go On...
530 Main Street
East Greenwich, RI 02818
401-885-6180
Fashion and fimo beads, naturals, charms, classes.
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.
Greene Plastics Corporation *Wholesale Only!*
105 Canonchet Road *Parent company to The Beadery*
P.O. Box 178
Hope Valley, RI 02832
401-539-2432, Fax 539-2598
If you call them, they will send you a list of distributors.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Beadniks
Hilton Head, SC
803-689-2323
Hours: M - F 10AM-4PM, Sat. 10AM-2PM.
SOUTH DAKOTA
Sioux Trading Post, Inc (TM) *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
415 6th Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
605-348-4822, Fax 348-9624, 1-800-456-3394
And
US 83, one block south of it's intersection with US 18
(across from Antelope Motel)
Mission, SD
605-856-2380
These are retail shops, see wholesale bead catalogs for wholesale
purchasing.
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)
*New area code starting Sept. 11, 1995 - 423 - *
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 Connection
914 Hall Street
Seabrook, TX 77586
713-474-2003
Owner: Linda Collins
Hours: Tue.-Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 12:00(noon)-5PM
(Located halfway between Houston and Galveston and close to Johnson Space
Center, NASA)
Beads, stringing supplies, tools, books, and findings. Classes available;
including glass beadmaking with tools and supplies for beginners.
Bead It! *Mail Order also*
750 Sunland Park Drive
El Paso, TX 79912
915-587-5512, Orders only 1-800-657-0304
Full-service bead shop with classes.
The Bead Shop
2476 Times Boulevard
Houston, TX 77005
713-523-9350
Hours: M-Sat. 10:30AM-6PM
Rhinestones, chain, beads. Has re-stringing services and classes.
Bead Traders
8811 Westheimer, #104
Houston, TX 77063
713-789-5553
Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10AM-5:30PM
"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 Wholesale 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 *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
and Supplies
4525 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78751
512-451-5655
Full-service bead shop with lapidary tools and equipment.
Friendze
301 E. S. 11th
Abilene, TX 79602
915-672-3824, Fax 673-5435
Friendze
1583 Thousand Oaks Ste. 119
San Antonio, TX 78232
210-490-2716, Fax 490-2938
Friendze
7006 University Ste 2
Lubbock, TX 79413
806-748-0785, Fax 748-0823
Friendze
4612 Billingsley Ste 3
Midland, TX 79705
915-520-3777, Fax 689-6418
Friendze
3440 Bell Ste. 318
Amarillo, TX 79109
806-345-9939, Fax 354-9512
Jewel Craft Supply *Mail Order also*
431 Isom Road, #103
San Antonio, TX 78216
210-349-3861, Fax 377-1045
Beads, supply, equipment, stones and findings, classes.
Nomadic Notions *See Bead Broker in WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
3010 W. Anderson Lane #B *Will sell wholesale to the trade*
Austin, TX 78757 *Sister Business is Artistic Imports*
512-454-0001
Hours: M-Sat. 10AM-7PM, Sun. 11AM-6PM
And
2426 Guadalupe
Austin, TX 78705
512-478-6200
And
309 N. Water Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
512-884-4490
And
5629 W. Lover's Lane
Dallas, TX 75209
214-351-1317
And
4634 Camp Bowie
Ft. Worth, TX 76107
817-737-3772
And
2146 Portsmouth
Houston, TX 77098
713-522-1116
And
5214 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-828-6270
Full-service bead shop with classes. V/MC/Discover/AmEx
Oriental Treasures *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
8206 Cornerwood Drive
Austin, TX 78717
512-244-2939, Fax 244-2980
Importers of glass, wooden, terracota, bone, metal - brass, silver & gold
plated, and semi-precious stone beads; findings, charms, gem stones.
Origins Beads & Crafts *Retail and Wholesale*
5408 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756
512-453-8250 V/MC/Discover/AmEx
Retail shop and craft gallery offering wholesale discount on supply items.
Wholesale Minimum Purchase: initial $200.00; subsequent $100.00.
Large selection of beads and findings including ethnic beads and
crystals.
Sister store is Florelle, Inc. wholesaler of designer fashion jewelry.
The Rock Barrel
13650 Floyd Road, #104
Dallas, TX 75243
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, 1-800-926-6817
Milagros from Latin America. V/MC/Discover
WorldBeads (Beadworks) *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Village Arcade
2505 Amherst
Houston, TX 77005
713-526-8438
Beads, findings, books, fimo, classes.
UTAH
Artistic Jewelry & Lapidary *Mail Order also*
1110 S. Highway 89
Fruit Heights, UT 84037
801-451-2509
Sterling silver and 14kt gold beads and buttons hand crafted on location;
beads and supplies.
Bead Connexion *Retail, quantity discounts*
Cottonwood Mall
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
And
University Mall
Orem, UT 84058
Specializing in semi-precious, sterling beads and jewelry, trade and
ethnic beads, glass, and Swarovski crystal.
Beadniks
1104 East 2nd South
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
e-mail: Bead...@aol.com
Beading kits and supplies.
Eagle Feather Trading Post
706 W. Riverdale Drive
Ogden, UT 84405
801-393-3991
Hours: M-Sat. 10AM-6PM. V/MC/Indian AmEx
Craft supplies & some beads, focus is Native American.
A Reason to Bead *Mail Order also*
1248 W. Edgeberry Drive
Murray, UT 84123
801-263-0462
*By Appointment Only!*
Japanese beads, delicas, classes.
VERMONT
The Bead Outlet *Mail Order also*
161 S. Main
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, 1-800-93BEADS(2-3237)
Glass, wood, semi-precious, plastic, antique glass, stone beads.
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.
Hillside Herbs
1710 Allied Street, Suite 35
Charlotteville, VA 22903
804-295-5547
Herb bead jewelry.
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, Fax 698-7428
Mondays 12(Noon)-8PM.
Extensive collection of beads, 26 beading classes.
WASHINGTON (State)
Alexander's Bead Bazaar
920 NE 64th Street
Seattle, WA 98115-5538
206-526-8909
Alpha Supply *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1225 Hollis Street
Bremerton, WA 98310
1-800-ALPHA11 (257-4211), Fax 1-800-257-4244
Small showroom featuring facet machines and many types of gem and jewelry
making supplies, has just about everything in their catalog.
Andre Glass: Handblown Beads and Jewelry
Tom Andre
P.O. Box 626
2241 Old Day Creek Road
Clear Lake, WA 98235
1-800-272-6843, Fax 360-856-6843
Catalogs and four bead sampler $5.00.
100 beads, $150.00, plus $6.00 S/H, C.O.D. $5.00.
Bead Bazaar *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Fairhaven Marketplace
1001 Harris Street
Bellingham, WA 98226
360-671-5655
Creative jewelry making supplies.
Bead Boppers *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
11224 Meridian E.
Puyallup, WA 98373
360-848-3880, 1-800-944-2980
Glass beads, findings, tools, wood beads, seed beads, classes.
The Bead Box
15 S. Wenatchee Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
509-662-5872
Rare and antique beads, classes.
The Bead Company
1605 Summitview Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
509-452-0989 (phone and fax)
Beads, pendants, findings, classes.
Bead Factory *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
902 Industry Drive *Wholesale Outlet*
Tukwila, WA 98188
206-575-1778
And
440 E. 25th Street
Freighthouse Square
Tacoma, WA 98421-1336
206-572-5529, Fax 575-2126, 1-800-282-8874
Findings, wire, tools, stringing materials & thousands of beads.
Bead Lady Designs
P.O. Box 1060
Freeland, WA 98249
206-221-8412
Solid maple bead looms. V/MC
The Bead Studio at *Mail Order also*
Great Expectations
630 Water Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
360-385-6131
Full-service bead shop with classes and jewelry studio by Lois
Venarchick.
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
Hours: Wed. 1PM-7PM
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 S. 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.
Canyon Bead Company
5129 Evergreen Way
Everett, WA 98203
206-252-1751
Full-service bead shop.
The Country Bead Store
171 West Elmwood Lane
Toppenish, WA 98948
509-865-5388
Large selection of seed beads.
The Craft Emporium *Mail Order also*
1501 Pike Place, #415
Seattle, WA 98101
206-622-2219
Beads, findings, threads, cords.
Donn's Pottery & Beads
1909 Broadway
Everett, WA 98201
206-252-0509
Hours: M - F 10AM-5PM, Sat. 10AM-2PM.
Wide variety of beads, concentration in Native American.
Eagle Ridge Trading Post
1075 W. Pioneer Way
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
360-675-5069
Beads, findings, crystals, books, fimo.
Empyrean Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
7129 34th Avenue, SW
Seattle, WA 98126-3301
206-937-4146, Fax 932-1332
Sammie Pullen, Owner.
*By Appointment Only!*
Specializing in seed beads 11/o and smaller. Also carry Czech, Japanese,
(including a variety of delica's), French and the antique Italian seed
beads down to size 22/o; antique size 11/o White Hearts.
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
3016 78th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
206-232-8121, Fax 236-9009
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Julienne's Beads
1915 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
360-694-8282
*This is a retail storefront, will sell wholesale TO THE TRADE*
Beads, supplies, books, findings, classes.
Maltby Bead
8731 Maltby Road
Maltby, WA 98290
(Off Highway 522 at Maltby Road/Paradise Lake Road.)
206-402-1849 Accepts major credit cards.
Web site: http://www.maltby.com
Hours: Tue.-Fri. 11AM-5PM, Sat. & Sun. 9AM-5PM
Features Swarovski crystal, Czech, Italian, Guatemalan, Chinese,
Ethnic, Trade, Porcelain, Seed, Lamp and sterling beads.
Vendor for Nordstrom.
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
360-468-2821
Handblown glass.
Rings & Things (Retail Store) *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
714 W. Main
River Park Square
Spokane, WA 99201
509-624-8949, Fax 624-0187
And
(Wholesale Warehouse)
214 N. Wall, Suite 990
P.O. Box 450
Spokane, WA 99210-0450
509-624-8565, Fax 838-2602, Orders only 1-800-366-2156
Shipwreck Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
2727 Westmoor Court, SW *Retail and Wholesale*
Dept. CC
Olympia, WA 98502
360-754-BEAD (2323), Fax 754-2510, 1-800-872-4334 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.
Sound City Bead *Retail and Wholesale*
1311 NE 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98105
206-633-5650
European glass, swarovski crystal, Japanese seed beads, czech charlottes,
Metal, horn, bone, and sterling beads and findings; listed in Ornament
magazine.
Worldbeads (Beadworks) *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
233 Broadway East
Seattle, WA 98102
206-323-4998 (phone and fax)
And
98 Virginia Street
Seattle, WA 98121
206-441-7022
A contributor informs me that it is cheaper to order wholesale
from the U.S. than to buy in Canada at wholesale. If your order
is less than $50, they will add a $4.00 service fee, but it's worth it.
WEST VIRGINIA
Beads N More
214 High Street
Morgantown, WV 26330
304-291-2110
Beads, custom-designed jewelry, classes.
WISCONSIN
Blue Bead
1931 Monroe Street
Madison, WI 53711
608-251-2583 (phone and fax)
Old and new beads, beading supplies, classes.
Burnie's Rock Shop
902 E. Johnson
Madison, WI 53703-1622
608-251-2601
Hours: M & F 10AM-9PM, T & Thurs. 10AM-6PM, Sat. 9AM-5PM.
Semi-precious stone beads, Austrian crystal, findings.
Catching On/Planet Bead *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
714 N. Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-223-4616, Fax 321-6120
Full-service bead shop with classes.
International Beadtrader *Retail and Wholesale*
2107 N. Prospect Avenue *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-224-0555, 1-800-805-BEAD (2323) Orders Only!
Czech seedbeads, semi-precious stones, findings; listed in
Ornament magazine.
Maresco's Craft King
Variety Faire Shopping Center
12750 W. Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53005
414-781-9660
Huge craft store that carries a good selection of beads.
Tropic Jewel
449 State Street
Madison, WI 53703-2069
608-256-4442
Hours: M - Sat. 9AM-5PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-5PM
Beads, findings and helpful sales staff.
Turtle Island Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
S3715 Fairfield Road
Baraboo, WI 53913
608-356-8823, Fax 356-5800
Seed, glass, bugle beads and Hairpipe; leather, books, findings.
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 mag., Bead and Button mag.,
The Bead Society of Greater Washington newsletter, Lapidary Journal,
and The Book of Beads by Janet Coles and Robert Budwig.
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Copyright (c) 1994 by Marianne F. Vaughn, all rights reserved.
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