I always get asked where I, personally, get my supplies, so I wanted to create a page that housed all the info for you to access easily.  Also, since I get asked, "Are these places on your website??" ... now I can say "YES!"    I shop on-line to cut out the "middle-man" and I shop at Gem shows when they are in town and STOCK UP on great prices.  Only when I am in a pickle do I venture to a bead shop, because I know I will have to pay double or triple there.

These are websites that I use and LOVE and wanted to share with you so that YOU ALL know them, as I think they have GREAT deals and prices.  If you know of any websites you would like to suggest, PLEASE let me know!  There is no reason anybody should pay an arm and a leg to be able to enjoy making their craft!  I'd like to encourage the arts and help you find the best prices in order to do that, not vice versa.

Gem Mall "GemMall is a wholesale beads and jewelry making supplies company specializing in gemstone beads and glass beads. We have a large selection of beads in stock and provide special orders and cutting services. We are dedicated to bring direct factory price to our wholesale beads customers across the world.  Why shop with us?    [Low Price] Most of the beads we sell are made by our own bead factory abroad. We maintain minimum cost in operation by wholeselling our beads online. All of these benefits are passed to our customers. We are one of the top suppliers in wholesale beads and jewelry making supplies." This website is open to the general public and they have FREE SHIPPING! yes, FREE SHIPPING! They have great prices and great GEMSTONES!  (That's all i have bought from them, so far)  Also, they offer mix and match on their quantity prices, so you can easily get a better price.  (Not like Fire Mountain Gems which starts off REALLY expensive, ten drops to a decent price) Gem Mall starts off with a a GREAT prices! BONUS, for those who do have a tax license, just enter the info (easy to upload) then you REALLY get the price dropped automatically then what's shown, and the more you purchase, after time, they can bump you you even further on your discount status!  They also have a weekly sale section, and I was buying beautiful gemstone strands for $2 for a 16 inch strand!  Amazing prices.  You have to check it out! Monster Slayer When you go to the website, "click the 'Catalog Index' button for most of your jewelry, metals, and bead craft supply needs. Sterling silver, Argentium Sterling, .999 fine silver, custom .9999 silver, silver filled, 14k gold, gold filled, nickel, copper, red brass, yellow brass sheet & wire products; beads, wire wrapping supplies, jewelry findings, Swarovski crystals, turquoise beads, freshwater pearls, tools, display items ... and much, much more. " They also post the Current Precious Metals Markets daily and base their prices off of them. By FAR the best place that I know of to stock up on your Sterling Silver and Fine silver wire at a GREAT price! ps. a troy ounce is a bit MORE than an ounce. Art Beads "FREE SHIPPING Artbeads.com is your online source for exceptional beads and jewelry making supplies at low prices. We offer FREE shipping in the U.S. with no minimum order." I use ArtBeads.com for my crystal purchases.  Great prices, tiered discounts, and the best thing for me is that you can buy in any quantity you wish.  So if I need only three 4mm bicone cystals, then that's how many I can order.  I don't need to buy a pkg of 50!  I also buy there sterling silver findings and have been very happy with them. Plus, FREE SHIPPING, no Minimum!  Love them, check it out! Aunties Beads "Auntie's Beads is a one-stop shop for the best selection of beads, Swarovski crystal beads, sterling silver beads, charms, jewelry findings, beading tools, beading supplies and more! We offer great prices and special discounts every week. " For those who shopped with the Spring Aunties Store before they closed know and love their products and SELECTION.  Although you will find better prices on most of their products else where, for the products you can only find there, it's still worth it to me to shop with them.  I do have the Beader's Advantage card, which is a FABULOUS deal, escpecially now that they aren't in town, because you get FREE SHIPPING on top of the 10% discount you get for having it, AND you get that discount ON TOP OF the discounts you receive with their email, which there is ALWAYS a discount.  So all in all, still a great place to shop. . .and you get your package, FAST! The International Gem and Jewelry Show The Showplace - Marketplace World of Gems, Beads, & Jewelry. The Largest Selection at the Lowest Prices! Something for Everyone! Hundreds of Exhibitors from around the world The Largest Selection of Jewelry Under One Roof Top Quality Products Affordable Prices  Admission $7 (no strollers or photography permitted)   JemCo here in Houston offer free tickets on their website!   www.jemcousa.com   They carry items for your business, such as jewerly displays, boxes, and cases. 3 day event January 18, 19, 20, 2008 April 4, 5, 6, 2008 June 20, 21, 22, 2008 TAKE NOTE OF THE DATES!  THEY ARE COMING EARLIER THIS YEAR THAN WE ARE USED TO!!! HOURS Friday 12 pm - 6 pm Saturday 10 am - 6 pm Sunday 11 am - 5 pm If you have a tax id, take it with you and get "behind the curtain" in the back.  Those prices will rock your socks!    If you have never been, you need to check it out!!!