Here is the list of vendors signed up to participate in the Second Annual Spring Suburban Bead Encounter:

 

Alpaca Beads

www.alpacabeads.com

Kazuri beads, Czech glass beads & metalcraft
 
AD Adornments

www.adadornments.com

Vintage Chain & findings, Rhinestone findings, wire, semi-precious stones, unusual clasps & pendants
 
Arnstein & Lerner Designs  
Vintage and new beads and findings
 
Ayla's Originals

www.aylasoriginals.com

Vintage and new beads and findings
 
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.
 
Bella Venetian Beads

www.bellavenetianbeads.com

Offering the largest selection of genuine Venetian beads in the country
 
Chelsea's Beads

www.chelseasbeads.com

Genuine stone strands, vintage lucite beads, vintage chains & brass findings
 
C-Koop Beads

www.ckoopbeads.com

Beautiful copper-enamel beads, pendants and components
 
Cynthia McEwen Design

www.mcewendesign.com

Art glass beads, jewelry, accessories & silver chains
 
Dakota Stones

www.dakotastones.com

High Quality semi-precious stone beads and buttons
 
Diane Hawkey

www.dianehawkey.com

Handmade ceramic beads inspired by nature, dreams and mythology
 
Diane Tarullo

www.dianetarullo.com

Handmade lampwork beads and finished jewelry.
 
Dream 'N Travel

www.dreamntravel.com

Information about Bead Cruises
 
Earthenwood Studio

www.earthenwoodstudio.com

Handcrafted porcelain beads, charms and pendants in styles such as fairies, steampunk and nature themes
 
Elka Design

www.elka-designs.com

All natural stones: lava, wood, African trade beads, pearls, crystal and clasps
 
Fusion Dichroic Beads

www.fusiondichroic.com

Dichroic glass pendants, bracelets, rings, money clips, earrings, cabachons, sun catchers, wine bottle cheese trays, ornamental dishes
 
Hobo Glass

www.hoboglass.com

Handmade glass beads and related findings.
 
JC Pearls  
Low to high end fresh water & salt water cultured pearls
 
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

Semi-precious stones, czech glass beads and freshwater pearls
 
Ken's Tribal

 

Old African glass beads, brass & silver pendants, amber, coral and bone beads, half strands of old, large trade beads
 
Lea Zinke Handmade Glass Beads

www.leazinke.com

Handmade glass beads
 
Laurel Moon Beads

www.laurelmoon.com

Czech glass beads, vintage beads, semi-precious stones & pearls
 
Medusa's Stones

www.medusasstones.com

Low to high end fresh water & salt water cultured pearls
 
Mobile-Boutique.com

www.mobile-boutique.com

Slider beads, fold over magnetic clasps, watch faces and more
 
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 & gemstone beads
 
The Place to Bead

www.theplacetobead.com

Beadalon products, tools, tool kits, Sterling & gold filled chain, information on party packages for birthdays & Ladies' nights
 
Riverstone Bead Company

www.riverstonebead.com

Drilled bead stones, various metal beads and findings, wood netsuke, silk cord, leather, finished jewelry
 
Saki Silver

www.sakisilver.com

Silver, bronze & shibuichi findings
 
Sher Berman Glass Beads  
Handmade lampwork glass beads
 
String-a-Strand  
Swarovski crystals, semi-precious stones, findings, seed beads, brass charms, lucite, bone, shells & tools
 
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
 
 
       
 

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