The focus of this category is on beading, the art or craft of attaching beads to one another, or to cloth using a needle and thread. Most beadwork is used as jewelry or personal adornment.
Recommended Resources
Provides an introduction to beadwork and covers topics such as how to make beaded necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more. Additionally covers what equipment is needed to get started
http://beadwork.about.com/
A complete beading for beginners ebook that shows the fast, easy and convenient way to begin beading.
http://www.artisticbeading.com
Bead Society of Greater Washington
Aiming to deepen the public's perception about beads and beading, this site provides resources for the study of beads and holds programs such as exhibitions, bazaars, and design competitions as well as an opportunity to purchase their publications online.
http://www.beadmuseumdc.org
Provides instructions as to how to make items with beads, including hemp jewelry, earrings, bracelets and more. The website also has a guide to bead supplies and gemstones as well.
http://www.beadage.net
Company offers quality beading and craft supplies at low, affordable pricing and with great customer service.
http://www.kaleidoscopecrafts.com
Specializes in contemporary bead jewelry, unique beadwork and bead embroidery as well as scientific illustrations and botanical art which is designed to capture the true essence of plants and flowers.
http://www.rbrown.co.nz/
Online study of beadwork in the Middle Ages contains the means by which to get in contact with other people involved in re-creating medical beadwork and has a bibliography of books and other materials on medieval beads.
http://www.medievalbeads.com
