Alpaca Beads

www.alpacabeads.com

Kazuri Beads, Czech glass beads and metalcraft
 
Avenue Beads

www.avenuebeads.com

Handmade glass beads and pendants
 
Ayla's Originals

www.aylasoriginals.com

Freshwater pearls, brass & silverplate beads, sterling & gold filled beads & findings, furnace glass, crystals and gemstones
 
Bead Society of Greater Chicago

www.bsgc.org

The Bead Society of Greater Chicago was founded in 1989 and is dedicated to the study, discussion and exchange of information about beads and beadwork. Its objective is to educate its members and the general public about the historic and artistic importance of beads and beadwork.
 
Bead World Beads

www.beadworldbeads.com

Indonesian lampwork, old & ancient beads as well as antique ethnic jewelry
 
Bella Venetian Beads

www.bellavenetianbeads.com

Offering the largest selection of genuine Venetian beads in the country
 
Bliss Bead Studio

www.blissbeadstudio.com

Handmade flame-worked glass beads and metal cast & fabricated silver, copper and brass beads
 
Bokamo Designs

www.bokamodesigns.com

Finest borosilicate glass beads and a large selection of Czech glass, Sterling silver clasps and findings
 
Chelsea's Beads

www.chelseasbeads.com

Genuine stone strands, vintage lucite beads, vintage chains & brass findings
 
Cindy Craig Designs

www.artglassadornments.com

Handmade US artist lampwork glass beads and a selection of Czech beads
 
C-Koop Beads

www.ckoopbeads.com

Beautiful copper-enamel beads, pendants and components
 
Dakota Stones

www.dakotastones.com

High Quality semi-precious stone beads and buttons
 
Dream 'N Travel

www.dreamntravel.com

Information about Bead Cruises
 
Elka Design

www.elka-designs.com

All natural stones: lava, wood, African trade beads, pearls, crystal and clasps
 
Ellen Black

www.ellenblack.com

Lampwork beads
 
Glass Garden Beads

www.glassgardenbeads.com

Bottle cap beads & pendants, found glass, jewelry kits, lampwork beads from the trinket foundry
   
Glass Wings

www.glasswings.net

Lampwork Focal beads, PMC and Art Glass designs
 
Grover Glass Studio

www.groverglassart.com

Handmade lampwork beads and finished jewelry
 
Hobo Glass

www.hoboglass.com

Handmade lampwork beads, pmc bead caps and quick switch pendants and findings
 
Robert Jennik

 

Lampwork glass, Sterling silver, gold filled & 14kt beads and findings
 
Kalmbach Publishing Co.

www.kalmbach.com

Publishers of Bead & Button and Bead Style magazines as well as other books and subscriptions
 
Kasie's Beads

www.kasiesbeads.com

Czech glass, semi-precious stones & pearls
 
Ken's Tribal

 

Old African glass beads, brass & silver pendants, amber, coral and bone beads for designers and collectors
 
Knot Just Beads

www.knotjustbeads.com

Vintage Swarovski stones, semi-precious cabochons, unique & vintage seed beads, Czech glass
 
Live One Day at a Time

 

Non-profit organization helping artist from Ghana, Kenya & India, displaying beads and artwork
 
Mad About Beads

www.madaboutbeads.com

Lampwork beads, beaded ceramic toggles and finished jewelry
 
McDuck Creations

www.mcduckcreations.com

Sterling Silver, changeable beads, findings and lampwork beads
 
Northwest Suburban Bead Society

Northwest Suburban Beading Society

The Purpose of our group:

To meet with other beading enthusiasts to discuss beading and jewelry making.
Provide feedback and support for other beading enthusiasts.
Pool ideas and resources to make our beadwork the best it can be.
Give local beaders an opportunity to be part of a beading group that is not an inconvenience to get to!
Provide a safe and friendly environment to indulge in our passion:   BEADS!!!!
 

 
Ofilia Cinta

www.ofiliaartglass.com

Lampwork and semi-precious stone beads
 
Ovington Glass Studio

www.ovingtonglassstudio.com

Lapworked beads and finished jewelry
 
The Place to Bead

www.theplacetobead.com

Beadalon products, tools, tool kits, Sterling & gold filled chain, information on party packages for birthdays & Ladies' nights
 
Sher Berman Glass Beads  
Handmade lampwork glass beads
 
String-a-Strand on Wells

www.stringastrand.com

Loose semi-precious beads, turquoise, coral, Sterling silver and vermeil earring components & findings
 
Talisman Associates

www.talismanbeads.com

Fresh water pearls, vintage German glass beads, semi-precious stone, pewter, Chinese & Indian lampwork
 
TLD Design Center & Gallery

www.tlddesigns.com

Artisan lampwork beads, beadwork kits by Hannah Rosner and lampworking tools & supplies
 
Treasure Island Beads

www.treasureislandbeads.net

Silver beads & findings and gemstone beads
 
Woods Haven Studio

 

Polymer clay beads, focal beads, Goddess of renewal beads and finished jewelry
 
Lea Zinke Handmade Glass Beads

www.leazinke.com

Handmade glass beads
 
       
 

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