Jewelry and Beading » bead-suppliers http://www.blisstree.com/jewelryandbeading Jewelry Making and Beading Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:15:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Free offer from Consumer Crafts online http://www.blisstree.com/jewelryandbeading/free-offer-from-consumer-crafts-online/ http://www.blisstree.com/jewelryandbeading/free-offer-from-consumer-crafts-online/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:21 +0000 Cyndi Lavin http://www.blisstree.com/jewelryandbeading/?p=5153 Post from: Jewelry and Beading

]]> I had the opportunity to try out Consumer Crafts‘ relatively new website.  Their mission is to provide competitive pricing on a wide selection of craft supplies, and I found that for jewelry makers, there is a very nice selection of beads and findings available.

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I received a shipment of Jill MacKay findings and am very pleased with the quality.   The website was very easy to navigate and use, and the shipment went out the very next day.   I had my order a mere two days after placing it!  The findings that I ordered are silver and gold plate, and as you’ll see if you visit, they are bargain priced.  I was extremely surprised by the high quality of the pieces…these are not cheap looking pieces by any means.

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If you are looking for a way to cut some of your costs and still want great looking metal pieces, I can recommend giving these a try.  The folks at Consumer Crafts are giving you a special offer as well:

*** FREE SHIPPING ALERT!!! ***

Until September 23, 2009, if you use the code RS767CV  at checkout, you will receive free shipping!!  Thanks guys!

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]]> As the economy continues to be in a bit of a slump, many of us are looking for ways to cut our costs without sacrificing taste and artistic merit.  For several years now, I’ve been mixing copper, brass, and pewter into my designs…at first because I liked the look, and in addition now because they are more affordable.

I have a list of metal bead suppliers that has links to many fine companies, but I notice that most of them specialize in silver and gold.  Vintaj is listed, a wholesaler of brass beads and findings, and also Green Girl Studios, which has pewter delights as well as silver.

Here are some additional sources of copper, pewter, and brass:

Rings & Things
Fire Mountain Gems
HHH Enterprises
Auntie’s Beads

And for metal clays, including the new BronzClay and CopprClay, don’t forget about Rio Grande!

Jean Campbell, at Beading Daily, has provided a wonderful chart which gives you the low down on copper, brass, and pewter, including how to care for them.

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]]> http://www.blisstree.com/jewelryandbeading/what-metals-now/feed/ 2 The Basics: Suppliers to get you started http://www.blisstree.com/jewelryandbeading/the-basics-suppliers-to-get-you-started-2/ http://www.blisstree.com/jewelryandbeading/the-basics-suppliers-to-get-you-started-2/#comments Tue, 12 May 2009 12:00:40 +0000 Cyndi Lavin http://www.jewelryandbeading.com/?p=4062 Post from: Jewelry and Beading

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Over the years that I’ve been working with beads, I’ve complied some pretty extensive lists of  various Suppliers that I’ve found to be reliable and good to deal with.  I’d love to hear if you’ve got any suggestions to add :-)

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Complete list of links

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Near the top of the right-hand sidebar is a link to several “Pages”. One is a list which will be updated as we go, of various Suppliers that I’ve found to be reliable and good to deal with. Here’s what we’ve got there so far:

Seed bead suppliers

Vintage bead suppliers

Czech glass bead suppliers

Gemstone bead suppliers

Antique and trade bead suppliers

Full-service catalog suppliers

Venetian and Murano glass bead suppliers

Metal bead suppliers

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Near the top of the right-hand sidebar is a link to several “Pages”. One is a list which will be updated as we go, of various Suppliers that I’ve found to be reliable and good to deal with. Here’s what we’ve got there so far:

Seed bead suppliers

Vintage bead suppliers

Czech glass bead suppliers

Gemstone bead suppliers

Swarovski crystal suppliers

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]]> http://www.blisstree.com/jewelryandbeading/the-basics-suppliers-to-get-your-started/feed/ 1 Bead store reviews with maps! http://www.blisstree.com/jewelryandbeading/bead-store-reviews-with-maps/ http://www.blisstree.com/jewelryandbeading/bead-store-reviews-with-maps/#comments Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:15:17 +0000 Cyndi Lavin http://www.jewelryandbeading.com/2008/01/16/bead-store-reviews-with-maps/ Post from: Jewelry and Beading

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What a great idea! Maybe if we all add to this, we can bring it up to date and make it even more helpful. Potentially, this bead store map and review site could help you plan your travels. So, add your own local bead store to the map and write reviews! Let’s make this map helpful to the whole country!

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