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Beading Supplies at Oriental Trading Company

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I got an Oriental Trading Company catalog a few days ago. If you have never heard of them, they are the party supply people-with all the crazy cheap favors, decorations and whatnots to make any occasion festive. Everyone loves them, so I was really suprised that I got realized that I recieved a BEAD catalog from them.

As I looked thru it I was even more suprised that they had a decent selection of stuff! You can get kits, crystals, gemstones, novelty lampwork beads, charms, tools, findings and even some Sterling and GF findings. WOW! Now I can order my Halloween decorations AND beads at the same place LOL.

You can order a catalog here, and the bead section of the website is here. But do yourself a favor and look thru it all and order the regular catalog too. They may have other things you can use for your jewelry making!

Looking for more Halloween themed Earrings? Check these out on Etsy.

Comments

  1. How cool, I have been receiving catalogs from them for years and even ordered a couple times but never saw the catalog exclusively for Beading.
    Ive been enjoying your blog.
    Thank you:)

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Book Review Wednesday: Bead Jewelry Making For Beginners

There is something very satisfying about bead jewelry making. It is one of those crafts that feels easy to start, but still gives you that lovely “I actually made this” moment when you finish a bracelet, necklace, or pair of earrings.

This week’s Book Review Wednesday pick is Bead Jewelry Making for Beginners, and unlike the trinket dish book where I was torn between our polymer clay and jewelry sections, this one sits very neatly here on Jewelry Making. Beads, findings, clasps, wire, earrings — no category confusion this time.

This looks like a useful beginner-friendly book for anyone wanting to move beyond simply stringing beads and start understanding how handmade jewelry actually comes together. Things like choosing beads, adding clasps, using findings properly, and making pieces that sit nicely are the little details that can make a beginner project feel much more polished.

I always think bead jewelry is a lovely craft for quick handmade gifts too. A simple bracelet, pair of earrings, or beaded necklace can be made fairly quickly, and it is easy to personalise with favourite colours, birthstones, charms, or leftover beads from the stash. And yes, if you have ever tipped a packet of seed beads across the table, you already know this craft comes with its own tiny chaos.

This book would suit new jewelry makers, teens, handmade gift makers, or anyone who has a bead stash tucked away and wants a little guidance getting started. Pair it with a basic set of jewelry pliers, beading wire or stretch cord, clasps, jump rings, and a bead mat, and you are ready to go.

My Shellie-style take? Bead Jewelry Making for Beginners looks like a practical, approachable starting point for anyone wanting to learn simple beaded jewelry techniques without feeling overwhelmed.