What You'll Need to Make My Kind of Beaded Jewelry

If you're wondering what tools and supplies you'd need to make my kind of beaded pendant, you have come to the right place. This blog entry is, I'm afraid, not a guide to making the jewelry; think of this as part one, the bit that lists the materials and tools you'd need. Sorry. Part two, a step-by-step overview of how I make a beaded pendant, will come sometime in the future. I'm currently in the middle of several projects, but when I start another project, I'll be able to record each step of the way and make a how-to guide then.

If you're wondering where to find these supplies, scroll down to the bottom for a list of suppliers in the US and online stores.

Things needed to make my kind of beaded bobbin pendant:
--Size 10 beading needles (short and long; only needed for beads with larger holes)
--Size 12 beading needles (short; only needed for beads with smaller holes)
--Silamide bead thread
--Bead trays (Suggestion: you can use bendable lids from plastic containers)
--Flat nose pliers
--Scissors
--Wire cutters
--School glue
--Beads (with wider holes are preferable)
--Bobbins (steel or aluminum)
--Bead mat (optional)

Examples of beaded bobbin pendants that I have made using these tools:
Floating Gardens
Turquoise Spin
Criss-Cross
Deep Blue
Emerald Drop
As the Fire Blazes Under the Wide, Blue Sky


Things needed to make my kind of beaded pendant (without bobbins):
--A base bead/cabochon/metal ring/metal filigree piece that all other beads will be woven around or onto
--Beads (with wider holes are preferable)
--Size 10 beading needles (short and long; only needed for beads with larger holes)
--Size 12 beading needles (short; only needed for beads with smaller holes)
--Silamide bead thread
--Bead trays (suggestion: use bendable lids from plastic containers)
--Flat nose pliers
--Scissors
--Wire cutters
--Bead mat (optional)
--Mod Podge Dimensional Magic or metal patina/sealer (optional)

Examples of beaded pendants that I have made using these tools:
Copper Mining
Washboard
Obsidian Core Framed in Silver
The Spheres
Snow Rolling
Views of the Terrace Garden


Where to Buy Supplies:
The list below is targeted at people living in the United States, but some of these options are available in other countries.

--Local bead stores and bead expos
Do a Google search for bead stores, arts & craft stores and bead expos in your area; there may be one near where you live

--Hobby Lobby
Go here for printable coupons

--Michaels Arts & Crafts
Go here for printable coupons

--JoAnn Fabric and Craft Stores
Go here for printable coupons

--artbeads.com
Free shipping is available on orders $10 and over
Get coupon codes here

--firemountaingems.com

--etsy.com
This is sometimes the cheapest option online, but shipping can take weeks.

--ebay.com