resources

Here are some of my favorite sources for all things beading. Don’t forget to support your local bead shops, too!

Beads, tools and supplies

Berger Beads (vintage and new beads, rhinestones, stampings, and materials)
413 E. 8th St., Los Angeles, CA
213-627-8783

Beyond Beads (semiprecious, glass, and vintage and new charms)
1251 Howard St., San Francisco, CA
415-861-1865

The Buzzard Brand (vintage and hand-cast charms and findings galore)

Dava Bead & Trade (vintage and semiprecious beads, findings of all types)
1815 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232
877-962-3282

Eloxite (jewelry blanks, beads, and tools)
307-322-3050

Fire Mountain Gems (glass, semiprecious, charms, metal, and more)
800-355-2137

M & J Trimming (lace, ribbons, trims, and buttons)
1008 Sixth Ave., New York, NY
800-9MJ-TRIM

Metalliferous (vintage and new beads, charms, and chain, plus tools and findings)
34 W. 46th St., New York, NY
888-944-0909

Michael Levine (fabrics, buttons, and ribbons)
920 Maple Ave., Los Angeles, CA
213-622-6259

Ornamentea (beads, ribbons, charms, and miscellany)
509 N. West St., Raleigh, NC
919-834-6260

Rings and Things (metal and findings of all kinds)
800-366-2156

Rio Grande (semiprecious, metal, and tools)
800-545-6566

Toho Shoji (beads, chain, charms, and crystals)
990 Sixth Ave., New York, NY
212-868-7465

Vintage, secondhand and unusual pieces

Search Etsy and eBay for specific things you’re looking for, or browse a whole category.

Estate sales, flea markets, and thrift stores are an amazing resource for vintage pieces, too.

And you can find all kinds of unusual things to work with at hardware stores or in your recycling bin!

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  1. I picked up your book yesterday. what is the best way to find product and to educate myself in the art of making jewlry?

    Comment by Becky — April 30, 2008 #

  2. I got your book last night and really love it. I can’t wait to get started on some of the projects. I am also going to post a good review for your book at Amazon, because I know those can influence sales for the better.

    Comment by Mamiedale — May 17, 2008 #

  3. Your book is my first book on simple jewelry making using beads. What an amazing book such a worth it catch for a beginner. I got your book here in the Philippines in one of the specialty bookstore POWERBOOKS (my favorite spot to shop). Hope you see more projects from you Susan.

    Comment by maebel — May 27, 2008 #

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