Hi all, I am new to making handcrafted beaded jewelry. I am looking for a good wholesale/bulk bead supplier that sells to the general public. I've noticed some of the really good suppliers only sell to businesses. Any suggestions?

Nice necklace, love the focal, but it's not a good idea to post pics to this newsgroup. Lots of folks (like me) are still using dial-up connections and it takes forever to download pics. You might think about posting the pic to a website, and just putting a link to it in your post. Welcome, btw...

I'm finally back in my own place after Hurricane Frances. My power was off from Saturday 9/4 until Friday 9/10 at midnight (thank you, Florida Plunder and Loot). Got the 3 cats and the bird back home last night after an hour of trying to catch Myler More (the 20lb kitty) who was hiding under the...

Hey everyone! I have a couple more auctions ending tonight at 8:00pm Pacific Time. Also, I listed a few new beads last night too. Hope you'll take a look. ~Sedona~ http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4936601201 ~Falling...

So, you guys that deal with these little nuisances bg... How could you know if seed beads, advertised as 'vintage', truly are? http://snipurl.com/dx75 Polly

I've added a couple of auctions. One is a set that reminds me of Wedgwood, and the other is some Caribbean colors. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZbeadbimbo Thanks for looking! -- Jerri www.beadbimbo.com

it is not done yet, not even close, but i will make gallery to work this way: http://web.vip.hr/crnaofca.vip/100dukdon.html what do you think? is it too complicated? too ugly? too something?

Hello, hope everyone is having a beautiful fall morning. When you are checking out ebay auctions, have a look at these: http://tinyurl.com/bgua7 Two auctions: One for all you cat lovers and an Ocean Heart Amulet - it comes with a free black rubber cord with silver clasp so it's "ready to wear" and...

Only 3 hours left to get some wonderful pieces of beaded artwork, that have been donated to Beading For A Cure, at fabulous prices. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZbeadingforacure Beki http://www.whimbeads.com

Has anyone made any designs for the perler and hama beads? For those who don't know what these are, these are beads that you put on a pegboard and then iron to fuse together. My kids and I just discovered these and I am looking for ways to make my own designs. I have some hex sign designs that I'd...

My latest Sterling Silver earring creations: http://www.kallistos.co.uk/images/3in3_earrings_sml.jpg http://www.kallistos.co.uk/images/diamond_dangle_earring_sml.jpg http://www.kallistos.co.uk/images/slanted_dangle_earrings_sml.jpg I can assure you, they're actually better looking in person! ...

This is an adult content thread....but it's hilarious. It's all about beads made in the um...male anatomy. I posted one there today myself. Such funny comments you can't resist reading the entire thread. http://snipurl.com/5fp4 -- Saucy Glass Saucy on eBay...

Currently at $3.50 -- ends tomorrow http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3588844024&category=29331&sspagename=STRK%3AMESSE%3AIT&rd=1

After cleaning the studio we decided the magazines have to go ( except for step by step and wire artist ) here is what I have Bead&Button Oct. 02, Dec. 02, April 03, June 03, Aug. 03 (torn cover), Oct. 03 Beadwork June/July 02, Aug./Sept. 02, Oct/Nov 02, Dec/Jan 02, April/May 03,...

Goooood morning! It's Friday, it's nice and cool, and I have a show tomorrow, my first one in three years! I'm nervous and excited and just plain looking forward to it. Still debating whether to set up outside or not. I have enough cool-o boro beads that it might just be worthwhile. In the...

Help this unfortunate find her way home... http://www.justbeads.com/listings/details/index.cfm?itemnum=754377065 Thanks and have a wonderful holiday! Jill Newman ^..^ Tatercat Studio

I just sat and listed a whole pile... OK, 7, but it feels like a pile... of new auctions! I did it with a VERY SQUIRMY Ophelia sitting on my lap, so forgive any typos! This little girl of mine just doesn't like to sleep! I also have auctions ending tomorrow night, I'm just gonna say it right now...

Vibrant Jewels Online Bead & Jewelry Store http://www.vibrantjewels.com/jewelry/welcome.htm Thanks to everyone who sent such kind messages our way! Mom is steadily improving. The dr was amazed at how fast her incision is healing. When I went to see her yesterday she was sitting up and wiggling her...

....painting orders for pendants and beads, beading, singing, and generally enjoying life. So I'm mostly reading the group and reading and responding to all my emails. On an OT note (no pun intended!), I'm looking forward to a chorus retreat in a couple of weeks. I'm making some nice friends....

An article in National Geographic several years ago provided an interesting picture of God's wings. After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park, forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess the inferno's damage. One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched...