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Handmade Beads and Where to Buy Them

Everything you've ever wanted to know about handmade beads of all types and where to buy them.
International Society of Glass Beadmakers
This is the website of the International Society of Glass Beadmakers. It includes information on special exhibitions of ISGB members, the annual Gathering, and a business directory of artists who are ISGB members.
Etsy
Etsy is a place where you can buy all things handmade. This includes beads! You can find beads made from polymer clay, glass, paper and a whole range of materials.
International Polymer Clay Society
The homepage for the International Polymer Clay Society contains lots of information about the society, their annual gathering, workshops, tutorials and exhibitions by members.
Kazuri Beads
Kazuri beads are handmade clay beads made by a women's co-op in South Africa. They are each a tiny piece of unique art, and are highly collectible. They make wonderful jewelry.
Barbara Becker Simon - Handmade Glass and Precious Metal Clay Beads
Barbara Becker Simon creates handmade and one of a kind beads out of glass and precious metal clay. She also has a line of findings for glass beads made from precious metal clay.

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