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Beadwork Suppliers and Links
There are a lot of sites-- both good and not-so-good-- online that have to do with beading. Here are a few of my favorites. If you'd like to have me add your site here (and you're willing to do the same for mine) ask for a reciprocal link.
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BeadsThe best place in the world that I know of for vintage seed beads, but not online! Formerly Mangum's. Write for a catalog. Don't try to show up without an appointment, they're only open when they feel like it, but your effort will be blissfully rewarded.
Beader's Paradise
144 N. Highway 71 / POB 362
Blackfoot ID 83221
(208) 785-1838
Wilma Mangum
Another favorite, especially for those hard-to-find Italian micro seed beads:
Empyrean Beads
7129 34th Ave. SW / P.O. Box 46338
Seattle WA 98146
(206) 937-4146 info@empyreanbeads.com
www.empyreanbeads.com
Sammie Pullen & Ed ZoebischDelicas, delicas, delicas:
Caravan Beads, Inc.
449 Forest Ave.
Portland, ME 04101
(800) 230-8941 sales@caravanbeads.com
www.caravanbeads.comJapanese seed beads, Delicas, plastic tubes, and supplies for traditional Indian crafts:
Indian Dreams - Kubista Creations
63455 Highway 97 (Mtn View Mall)
Bend OR 97701
(541) 383-0823
www.indiandreamstrading.comSupplies of all types
Da Bead Babe
5710 Auburn Blvd., Suite #3
Sacramento, CA 95841
Information Phone: (916) 344-BEAD (2323)
Order Phone: (800) 270-4181
www.beadbabe.com
Semi-precious gemstone beads and terrific assortment of findings:
Fire Mountain Gems
One Fire Mountain Way
Grants Pass OR 97526-2373
(800) 423-2319 questions@firemtn.com
www.firemountaingems.comGemstones, gemstones, gemstones. Semi-precious stones in lots of cabochon sizes.
Hong Kong Lapidary
2801 University Drive
Coral Springs FL 33065
(954) 755-8777
www.hklap.comBead tubes in any size imaginable! I use square ones so they don't roll around.
Flex Products Inc.
445 Industrial Road
Carlstadt NJ 07072
(201) 933-3030 Flex@intac.com
www.beadbugle.com/html/flex_products.htmFabulous books, purse frames, needles, kits, and supplies for beaded bags:
BagLady Press Inc.
P.O. Box 2409
Evergreen, CO 80437-2409
1-888-222-4523
www.baglady.com
Always try Amazon first! They have both new and used books online, and have just about cornered the market.
Free loomwork patterns:
Beadnik
http://members.tripod.com/~beadnik/patdex.htmlMore free loomwork patterns:
http://home.flash.net/~mjtafoya/patterns.htmThe difference between "Beaded knitting" and "Bead knitting" - how to knit with beads
http://www.baglady.com/BeadDiscussion.htmKnit beaded bag necklace pattern
Linda Largent Handknits & Yarn Shop
http://www.angelfire.com/mi/llhandknits/index.htmlBasic drawstring pouch pattern
Tanya Ilnicki
http://www.caron-net.com/jun99files/jun99cla.html
Not just an online magazine, this site has lots and lots of great links, free catalog requests, etc.
The Bead Bugle
The Bead NFObase magazine
www.beadbugle.com
Lovely compass jewelry-- not beaded but check it out!
Compass Symbols
2442 Cerrillos Road #306
Santa Fe, NM 54505
505-438-2978 eandjkidd@yahoo.com
www.compass-symbols.com