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Index:
African-made beads
European and Artist-Made Beads
Japanese Artist's Beads
Bead shows
Most requested beads
Trade beads
Jewelry Supplies
Wide variety of beads from Amazon.com
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Visit Africa Imports. They have beads, jewelry (including necklaces), clothing, fabrics and
art objects. They even have a bargain basement and free stuff.
For Trade beads from Africa, visit African Trade Beads.
European and Artist-Made Beads:
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All these beads and more are available at BeadRoom.com.
Click here.
Japanese Artist's Beads:
These beads are handmade by Hide (Yukihide Kawakami), a young Japanese glass artist, teacher, inventor and businessman.
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where the beads are.
The most requested beads and where to get them:
1. Mala (power) bracelet components
--- stone beads for Embellishments, Rings & Things, Jerry Smith, Beads
--- stretch string - Embellishments, Rings & Things
--- Y-perforation (end) bead - Rings & Things
2. Swarovski (Austrian cut) crystals - Embellishments, Rings & Things, Bead Room
3. Alphabet beads - Rings & Things (ceramic, pewter, silver), Jerry Smith, Beads (sterling silver and more)
4. Beaded curtains - None at the moment
5. Seed beads smaller than 16/0 - African Trade Beads (sometimes). These are no longer being made.
6. Job's Tears - coming soon.
7. Pop or Pop-In beads. Don't know, but see here.
Trade Beads (European-made, originally sold to Africa):
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For a wide selection of African Trade Beads, found in West Africa but originating from all over the world, please ( or, I heartily recommend that you ) visit the Website of AfricanTradeBeads.com
to be entertained by 700+ pages of beautifully photographed Beads, Artefacts and Curios available as Singles, Small Collections and Full Strands for Collectors, Jewelry-Makers and Students of African Art and History.
For other African items, visit Africa Imports.
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Rings & Things for wholesale jewelry supplies -- Findings, Cording, Polymer Clay, Tools, Display & Packaging, and Beads from around the world.
Beads sold through Amazon.com:
Seed Beads - Necklace Beads - Hemp - For Tots - Friendship - Crafts - Jewelry Kits - Beadmaking - Power Beads - Beaded Lampshade
BeadRoom.com has seed beads of all colors. Great selection.
Bead Loom Loom, 10,000 seed beads, thread, needle, needle threader and adhesive. Detailed instructions. One user found it flimsy. $9.99.
Necklace Beads -- In bulk or special types
BeadRoom.com has Vintage German, Czech and Japanese beads, current Czech beads and handmade glass beads.
Foot-O-Beads Plastic tube one foot by 1/2 inches (30 x 1.25 cm) filled with beads. $24.99.
Yard-O-Beads Plastic tube 36 x 1.5 inches (91 x 3.8 cm) filled with beads. $69.99.
World of Fun: Large Barrel Beads, strings, findings, instructions. Makes 50 projects. $39.99.
Hemp Bracelets Book and Kit Full color book with 50 yards (46 m) of hemp and lots of beads. Gets very good customer feedback. $11.96.
Making Beautiful Hemp and Bead Jewelry by Mickey Baskett. Clear instructions, good diagrams and color photos of the finished product, along with hemp and beads. Projects include necklaces, bracelets, earrings, key rings, watches and eyeglass holders. For the experienced. $10.36
Colorforms: My First Bead Set. For kids to create and decorate their own jewelry.10 over-sized beads, 144 colorful beads with large holes, 57 Colorforms pieces, 9 feet of colored plastic cord, 6 clasps. Ages 3 to 6 $7.99
Big Snap-Lock Beads Big, soft pop-in beads in three bright colors and shapes. For 6 month to 3 year olds. $2.99.
Friendship Pin Kit Make more than 40 friendship pins. Wide variety of beads and pin colors. Plastic box with six compartments, instructions. $12.99.
Beaded Lampshade Kit Metal lampshade frame (4 inches/10 cm high x 5 inches/12.5 cm max. width), copper wire, beads, instructions. Lampshade is made from gold-colored pony beads, trimmed with other beads and pendants. Helpful step-by-step instructions. $44.99.
Key Chain Popper: Key Chain and Necklace Maker. Make necklaces, anklets, bracelets, key chains and other things. Includes popper with storage bins, 10 popper links, 48 design discs, 10 3D domes, five key rings with connectors, 4' of necklace cord, two necklace clasps, and three connectors. Items warranted by the manufacturer. Ages 6 years and up. $14.99
Basic Bead Kit Fancy beads, strings and findings for many projects. $15.99
Byzance Glass and Semiprecious Bead Kit Semiprecious and glass beads, string and findings to make a necklace, a bracelet and a pair of earrings. $12.99
Wild Wire Jewelry Maker Best for the crafter who wants to try a hand at wire jewelry. Down-sized version of professional wire jig. Acceptable, but not exceptional. Wire and a pair of pliers included. A good review at Amazon.com does not recommend it for young children, but for adults wanting to learn. The price is right. $9.99
Dazzling Diamonds Jewelry Kit. Grow your own "diamond" crystals in 24 hours and turn them into jewelry. "Diamond" growing compound, jewelry settings, glitter, growing cups, stirring stick, adhesive strips, sealer, paintbrush, gold elastic thread, tweezers and detailed instructions. Non-toxic. Ages 10 and up. $9.99.
Party Patterns Paper Beadmaking Kit Same as above, but with "party" motifs. $7.99.
Bead Factory There is no description and I am not sure what this is. It looks like a small (blade unexposed) machine for cutting plastic tubes that can then be decorated with decals. Maybe too complex for the recommended 6 year-old plus, but looks like it might be fun. $9.99
Wild Wire Jewelry Maker Best for the crafter who wants to try a hand at wire jewelry. Down-sized version of professional wire jig. Acceptable, but not exceptional. Wire and a pair of pliers included. A good review on the site does not recommend it for young children, but for adults wanting to learn. The price is right. $9.99.
Dazzling Diamonds Jewelry Kit. Grow your own "diamond" crystals in 24 hours and turn them into jewelry. "Diamond" growing compound, jewelry settings, glitter, growing cups, stirring stick, adhesive strips, sealer, paintbrush, gold elastic thread, tweezers and detailed instructions. Non-toxic. Ages 10 and up. $9.99.
Power Bead Kit Looks like enough beads and accessories to make five power bead bracelets. $13.99.
Beaded Lampshade Kit Metal lampshade frame (4 inches/10 cm high x 5 inches/12.5 cm max. width), copper wire, beads, instructions. Lampshade is made from gold-colored pony beads, trimmed with other beads and pendants. Helpful step-by-step instructions. $44.99.
Bead Expo 2003 in Miami FL 14-18 May. Meetings, Special Events and of course, lots of Beads.
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