Bead Shopping
Where and how to shop for beads whether in person at a bead or craft store; at a show or convention; direct from an artist; or from an online source.
Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009
A gallery of images taken by Jennifer VanBenschoten during Bead Fest Philadelphia, August 20-23, 2009.
A gallery of images taken by Jennifer VanBenschoten during Bead Fest Philadelphia, August 20-23, 2009.
Advice for Buying Beads at a Show
I recently attended a bead, gem and mineral show – the first one that I have been to in a long time. As a “new” buyer, I learned a few do’s and don’ts about buying beads at a show that will make your next buying trip enjoyable and worthwhile. But the most important one of all –
I recently attended a bead, gem and mineral show – the first one that I have been to in a long time. As a “new” buyer, I learned a few do’s and don’ts about buying beads at a show that will make your next buying trip enjoyable and worthwhile. But the most important one of all –
WhimBeads - Seed Beads of All Shapes, Sizes and Colors
Homepage for WhimBeads, one of the best places to get seed beads in all shapes, sizes and colors. Here you can find over 950 colors of size 11 seed beads, as well as seed beads in sizes 15, 8, and 6; Delica beads; triangle beads; and exclusive seed bead mixes in sizes 11 and 8 that you can only get from Whimbeads!
Homepage for WhimBeads, one of the best places to get seed beads in all shapes, sizes and colors. Here you can find over 950 colors of size 11 seed beads, as well as seed beads in sizes 15, 8, and 6; Delica beads; triangle beads; and exclusive seed bead mixes in sizes 11 and 8 that you can only get from Whimbeads!
ArtBeads
ArtBeads carries a great selection of everything you need to make beautiful, artistic beaded jewelry. You can find seed beads such as Toho's new "Hybrid" seed beads as well as a great selection of Swarovski crystal, acrylic, porcelain and ceramic, gemstones, glass and vintage beads. Great deals on shipping, too.
ArtBeads carries a great selection of everything you need to make beautiful, artistic beaded jewelry. You can find seed beads such as Toho's new "Hybrid" seed beads as well as a great selection of Swarovski crystal, acrylic, porcelain and ceramic, gemstones, glass and vintage beads. Great deals on shipping, too.
The Beadin' Path
The Beadin' Path is one of the premiere online sources for vintage beads, chain, cabochons, findings, components and filigrees. They also offer a wide selection of seed beads in dozens of shapes, sizes and colors. Shipping is very reasonable, and they also offer great coupons to their newsletter subscribers.
The Beadin' Path is one of the premiere online sources for vintage beads, chain, cabochons, findings, components and filigrees. They also offer a wide selection of seed beads in dozens of shapes, sizes and colors. Shipping is very reasonable, and they also offer great coupons to their newsletter subscribers.
Etsy
While Etsy is primarily known as being a great place to purchase all things handmade, they are also a great source for unique, handmade beads and hard-to-find vintage beads and components. A large number of sellers means that there is a great variety of beads and items for sale on the site. Get yourself a cup of tea and prepare for some major bead shopping!
While Etsy is primarily known as being a great place to purchase all things handmade, they are also a great source for unique, handmade beads and hard-to-find vintage beads and components. A large number of sellers means that there is a great variety of beads and items for sale on the site. Get yourself a cup of tea and prepare for some major bead shopping!
Shipwreck Beads
Shipwreck Beads boasts the world's largest selection of beads. This includes a vast selection of seed beads in many, many shapes, sizes and colors, as well as all those wonderful Czech pressed glass beads. They carry freshwater pearls, Swarovski beads, wood beads, cabochons, clasps, components and just about everything you might need or think you might need to create anything you can think of.
Shipwreck Beads boasts the world's largest selection of beads. This includes a vast selection of seed beads in many, many shapes, sizes and colors, as well as all those wonderful Czech pressed glass beads. They carry freshwater pearls, Swarovski beads, wood beads, cabochons, clasps, components and just about everything you might need or think you might need to create anything you can think of.