Other Links and Resources

 

LapidaryJournal.com - Lapidary Journal, the leading source of information, supplies and services in the jewelry, bead and gem fields. Features the Bead Annual every October, and the Annual Buyers' Directory each May.

Step by Step Beads' Bead Fest - Step by Step Beads and Lapidary Journal bring you the largest bead show in the Philadelphia/Southeast Pennsylvania region each October. Bead Fest features classes on bead-making, jewelry-making, stringing, and more, as well as great suppliers, demonstrations, and a place to meet more beaders like yourself!

Tucson Show Guide - Your guide to the bead, jewelry, gem & mineral shows in Tucson, including maps, exhibitor listings and floorplans for Best Bead Show, the Whole Bead Show, Bead Renaissance, and more.

National Bead Society - The National Bead Society is dedicated to the academic study of beads and dissemination of bead information.

The Bead Museum - The Bead Museum in Washington, D.C. offers historical and cultural information on beads, as well as exhibit information and bead exhibits around the world.

National Polymer Clay Guild - The National Polymer Clay Guild site - for artists who use polymer clay, or anyone who is interested in this versatile material.

The Craft Emergency Relief Fund - The Craft Emergency Relief Fund is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that provides support to professional craftspeople facing career-threatening emergencies.

Wire Artist Jeweller Magazine - The Wire Artist Guild publishes a magazine full of wire jewelry projects.

beadwork.about.com - About.com's guide to beadwork, with links to projects, bead shops, directories, other sites, and more.

artsandcrafts.about.com - the art and crafts business at About.com, with articles and links to getting started with your own art and crafts business.

The Crafts Report - A very comprehensive resource for all crafters, with helpful business information, upcoming show opportunities and great networking possibilities.

CraftWEB.com - The CraftWEB Project online community is a site for professional craftspeople, craft organizations, and people interested in crafts to meet, share information, and promote fine crafts worldwide.

jewelryarts @ Yahoogroups - An online community where you can chat with other beaders, jewelry makers, and gem artists about what you're working on. Ask questions, find new friends, find new materials and suppliers, and more.

rec.crafts.beads - A newgroup for beading enthusiasts, this group is full of experts, novices, and everyone in between.