Bead-Jewelry-Making-Supplies

Here, in the Bead-jewelry-making-supplies we have "built" an Amazon e-store for very general supplies you might need to make costume jewelry.
The books will be referenced in specific articles. For example in the article about gemstones, you will find books a bout gemstones and I try to propose books that I like either because they have clear explanations either because I like a technique or interesting ideas.

We have decided to share with you a list of our favorite shops/websites as well for specific items we could not find among our affiliates.

They can be online or not, in the US, France or Hong kong. The list will be updated frequently. Note that these shops are not affiliates. Most of the stores have a website you can order from but some others don't…

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French Stores and Websites

La droguerie for craft beads, findings and buttons such as the beautiful "troca dentelles" available in 3 sizes. Email or call the store for more infos.
Entree des fournisseurs for their buttons, ribbons, threads.
Tout a loisirs for all types of beads and very nice findings.
Matiere Premiere for beads such as ceramic beads and beautiful charms.

Note that pearl in French means bead and pearl.

American Websites

Natural Touch Beads for resin beads. Their colors are amazing!
Beadsandpieces for wood, mother of pearl, Indonesian beads.
Rishahay for Bali Silver.
Jewelex for beautiful vintage beads.
You will find vegetal ivory, Tagua nuts here.

Hong Kong Stores

Sham Shui Po is the place to shop for beads, buttons, ribbons, threads, cords and findings. Take the subway to Sham Shui Po station and take exit C to Apliu Street. On Yu Chau Street, you will find a lot of bead, button, ribbon stores. Among them,