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P: 2/20/2009 12:17:06 PM
Peepa Cut Rock Total Posts: 239 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 2/21/2007	Where do you buy your beads? All the bead stores I go to are pricey. Thinking there's an online store I can buy in bulk? Suggestions?
Posted: 2/20/2009 12:17:06 PM

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P: 2/20/2009 1:16:11 PM
diane5006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 641 Last Post: 10/11/2009 Member Since: 4/8/2003	Hello fellow beader... Depending on how much you need...buying in bulk may be good...but bulk can be 'bulky' But for somethings...you may just need a little (a small tube of delicas goes a long way) same wiht 15/0 What exactly are you looking for... Seed beads, if so what brand ?? Crystals ? Some sites only sell to people with reseller licenses...some to all I have bought in bulk and from bead stores...it is nice to look at the beads in real life...then you know what the color looks like (I have soooooo many beads) What type of projects are you working on? Let me know what you are looking for...I might be able to point you in the right direction diane
Posted: 2/20/2009 1:16:11 PM

P: 2/20/2009 1:20:08 PM
SanDiegoLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,245 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2005	We have a few shops here in San Diego that sell beads.. I love Michaels and you can find them online as well, wholesale to the public.. :)
Posted: 2/20/2009 1:20:08 PM

P: 2/20/2009 2:12:08 PM
Elmorton Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,750 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2007	I really like Michael's and Hobby Lobby, but I've just gotten started with the beading. My MIL goes to all sorts of fancy bead stores and buys goooorgeous beads, but you're right, they're pretty pricey. One of the things I do is use beads from jewelry that I no longer wear or from something that broke. I got this tip from a woman who goes to thrift stores and buys stuff to re-use for her projects.
Posted: 2/20/2009 2:12:08 PM

P: 2/20/2009 2:14:17 PM
Tacori E-ring Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,103 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2005	I do. I bought a lot from fire mountain gems or local shops.
Posted: 2/20/2009 2:14:17 PM

P: 2/20/2009 3:19:38 PM
anniee19 Cut Rock Total Posts: 304 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/1/2008	I haven't done too much beading but my aunt does, and buys all over her crystals and other beads from fire mountain gems, like Tacori.
Posted: 2/20/2009 3:19:38 PM

P: 2/20/2009 3:24:10 PM
Peepa Cut Rock Total Posts: 239 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 2/21/2007	Date: 2/20/2009 1:16:11 PM Author: diane5006 Hello fellow beader... Depending on how much you need...buying in bulk may be good...but bulk can be 'bulky' But for somethings...you may just need a little (a small tube of delicas goes a long way) same wiht 15/0 What exactly are you looking for... Seed beads, if so what brand ?? Crystals ? Some sites only sell to people with reseller licenses...some to all I have bought in bulk and from bead stores...it is nice to look at the beads in real life...then you know what the color looks like (I have soooooo many beads) What type of projects are you working on? Let me know what you are looking for...I might be able to point you in the right direction I actually have a ton of beads, just not the really nice ones. I ignored them for as long as I could because I was still teaching myself but I feel confident about crimping now and not having my bracelets/necklaces break off so I'd like to start making them with better beads. Mostly the Swarovski crystals as I have sead beads and just to have fun but would like to give as gifts.
Posted: 2/20/2009 3:24:10 PM

P: 2/20/2009 3:43:31 PM
neatfreak Ideal Rock Total Posts: 13,477 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 2/17/2007	I've bought from Fire Mtn. Gems too.
Posted: 2/20/2009 3:43:31 PM

P: 2/20/2009 3:46:50 PM
Definitely, Maybe Ideal Rock Total Posts: 581 Last Post: 5/6/2009 Member Since: 1/12/2009	I buy from Micheals and with a coupon or a sale, you can get them pretty cheap. I've also ordered them offline and I've seen them on ebay to in bulk.
Posted: 2/20/2009 3:46:50 PM

P: 2/20/2009 4:12:11 PM
julesbeth Ideal Rock Total Posts: 738 Last Post: 5/5/2009 Member Since: 1/10/2008	Hi! I make jewelry too and my 2 favorite online stores are Beadaholique and Lima Beads Beadaholique has pretty much everything - from Seed beads, gemstone beads, cz, pearls, etc... Shipping is pretty quick, and I find the prices to be MUCH better than my local fancy pants beading store.
Posted: 2/20/2009 4:12:11 PM

P: 2/20/2009 9:47:48 PM
diane5006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 641 Last Post: 10/11/2009 Member Since: 4/8/2003	For crystals...unless you feel comfortable with the seller...I would avoid eBay...I would be worried about fakes... I am refering to Swarovski here When I first started buying crystals...I brokedown the ones I bought into a 'price per bead' system...to see when the better prices were...since I was betting them in diff quantities from diff places...and then I could compare wiht new vendors. The cheapest ones are the plain colors (eg plain crystal) and they go up form there...I have lots of crystals (almost 100 different colors of various sizes and shapes)...my friends used to give me a hard time (jokingly) but now I have a large selectioon to chose from and I am not limited when I do stuff. I used to have a local 'wholesaler' with good prices...but the 9% sales tax killed me...then I moved...But it is fun to see the crystals up close and personal. The stores I buy from sell in diff quantities for the smaller ones (individual for the bigger/unique stones)...12, 48, 144 (a gross), Factory Pack 1440. My favorite on-line place for Crystals is www.bluemud.com The prices are good especially the more you buy...and their orders ship fast...and their selection is really good...they don'y have everything...but they have a lot...and it isone of the few places that have a good selection of 2mm rounds Fire Mountain is ok too. not bad for findings For stone beads...house of gems and Lima beads For seed beads (TOHO) www.bobby bead.com Good places for stone/gemish beads and findings...are the gem shows...I like Intergem better than Intergalactic Bead.... There is also Preciosa Crystal...limited shapes and colors...but cheaper than swarovski...I don't have a good source for them yet Happy Beading diane
Posted: 2/20/2009 9:47:48 PM

P: 2/20/2009 9:51:30 PM
diane5006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 641 Last Post: 10/11/2009 Member Since: 4/8/2003	Sorry I don't know why my links didn't work diane
Posted: 2/20/2009 9:51:30 PM

P: 2/20/2009 9:55:10 PM
ksinger Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,204 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/30/2008	For Swarovski, I've used and been pleased with Peacecreek.com. It's been awhile since I ordered from them, but I'm sure at the time I did my homework (I always do) and their prices were good. The certainly had an excellent selection....
Posted: 2/20/2009 9:55:10 PM

P: 2/21/2009 6:10:44 PM
zhuzhu Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,577 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 3/15/2006	I do lots of beaded jewelry and my favorite online store is Artbeads.com.
Posted: 2/21/2009 6:10:44 PM

P: 2/21/2009 10:46:04 PM
portia Ideal Rock Total Posts: 759 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 12/21/2004	I mostly work with gemstones, silver, gold fill and vermeil. I've bought from firemountaingems, rings n things, sappiregarden, rana mountain, stoneage hardware and some local shops. I agree that a lot of places are very expensive, although lately it seems I've been getting a lot of coupons from some of these places. I think they may be hurting for business.
Posted: 2/21/2009 10:46:04 PM

P: 2/21/2009 11:46:03 PM
tommalle Rough Rock Total Posts: 60 Last Post: 6/13/2009 Member Since: 1/4/2009	I also love artbeads.com. They have free shipping and if you sign up for emails you get coupons and sale notifications.
Posted: 2/21/2009 11:46:03 PM

P: 2/22/2009 7:37:01 PM
Peepa Cut Rock Total Posts: 239 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 2/21/2007	Date: 2/21/2009 11:46:03 PM Author: tommalle I also love artbeads.com. They have free shipping and if you sign up for emails you get coupons and sale notifications. Ooh thanks! I'm going to sign up right after I hang out here.
Posted: 2/22/2009 7:37:01 PM

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