Bead Related Links
Bead Related Organizations
National Polymer Clay Guild:
www.npcg.org
The center of the polymer clay universe! Membership, local guild, and event information.
Precious Metal Clay Guild:
www.pmcguild.com
This site is a fantastic resource for all pmc artists. Membership info, class listings, and tons of info on PMC.
Center for Bead Research:
www.thebeadsite.com
Serious study of all beads with the emphasis on people. The World's Biggest Bead Bookstore and Busiest Bead Web Site.
Arts & Crafts Show Information
Sunshine Artist:
www.sunshineartist.com
Publication that lists and reviews arts and crafts shows.
Bead Related Supplies
Wee Folk Creations:
www.weefolk.com
Great Source for polymer clay supplies, books, videos, tools, and lots of information. Retail and Wholesale pricing. Order online!
Jule Art:
www.jule-art.com
Manufacturers of acrylic display products.
Walsh Brothers:
www.Walshbrothers.co.uk
Online jewelry and gift shop in the UK. Great selection of limited edition and collectible gifts.
Search Engines and Directories
Google:
www.google.com
One of the best search engines out there.
Beading and Crafts Magazines
Craftworks Magazine:
www.craftworksmag.com
Craftworks Magazine Online includes free projects, current issue overview, back issues, subscribe online, message board, submission guidelines, advertising info, crafting links and much more!
Bead and Button Magazine:
www.beadandbutton.com
Bead and Button includes how-to projects, artist profiles, beading tips and techniques, and historical articles.
Beadwork Magazine:
www.interweave.com/bead/beadwork.cfm
Beading projects and pattens, tips, reviews, and more. This magazine is a must for beadweavers!
The Bead Bugle:
www.beadbugle.com
An Online Magazine about Beads.
Artist Sites
Jan Krentz:
www.JanKrentz.com
Quilt Teacher, Author, and Designer
A Muse Ink:
www.amuseink.com
Bead patterns for the serious beader. Chris Manes offers amazing designs for beaders!
Fantasy Beads:
www.nancypilgrim.com
Nancy Pilgrim creates fantastic one of a kind lampworked beads. Check out the ladybug beads!