Do you make your own jewellery with glass beads or gemstones?

It is more popular than you may think – there are millions of people making jewellery and accessories from glass beads as a hobby.

Maybe you are thinking of starting out making your own beautiful jewellery with gemstones and glass beads It can be hard to know which types of bead are the best to buy and where to get the best deals, especially when you’re just starting out. There is something to be said for being able to handle and see first hand what it is you are planning to buy. So when you are starting out, it is recommended that you get to touch and feel the actual products to get an understanding and ‘feel’ for what you will be working with. Perhaps you are already in the business of making beaded jewellery or accessories.

Whatever the case, do you frequently buy beads from your local craft shops and suppliers? Is there even a bead shop in your town? It can be hard to find somewhere local to buy quality supplies. Many small craft stores have closed altogether, whilst many of those still in business have reduced their range of beads.

Have you considered buying beads online?

You might be wondering what advantages there are to buying online as opposed to dealing with local supply sources and buying in the normally accepted manner.

Why buy beads online?

There are a number of advantages to buying beads online and some are listed below:

• There is a greater variety of beads to choose from online
• You can find whatever style of bead you need – glass, bone, wooden, ceramic, Kashmiri, lac beads and so on.
• You can also buy seed beads, wires – everything you need to get started.
• Not only can you buy a variety of beads – you can also buy gemstones.
• There is a greater range of shapes, sizes and colours of beads as well.
• Buying beads online from the amazing range of beads available from wholesale suppliers will enable you to create more varied and sought after products.
• The majority of online stores will have a greater range of supplies than your local supplier.
• It is easy to compare different supplier prices and product ranges when buying beads online.

Type ‘buying beads online’ in a search engine, look at the product range and the suppliers and choose your favourites.

Source by AK Smith