Welcome
to IN 2 BEADS. This website is the result of many years of webmastering,
surfing, and out-and-out admiration. In my travels on the web I have
discovered some awe inspiring sites. This page is a tribute to them.
Those sites selected are under no commercial or personal obligation,
though they all receive an "award" from me. The links you
see here will tend to be Native American simply because that is my
own beading background. I would LOVE to have more variety here, so
consider submitting a favorite site you don't see. Please note that
there is a SEPARATE section for suppliers at the bottom of the page.
NEW!
Bead Clubs Online:
Small
Crafts:
A Delphi forum with some of the nicest beady people ANYWHERE.
Indigenous Beadwork:
Delphi's club for Indigenous beadwork forms, styles, and methods.
All tribal beaders and those who are interested welcome!
Bead Buddies:
An Ezboard community dedicated to beady folks. Hang out, chat, make
friends.
For information
on having your site added or suggesting a site, please see my Submissions
and Additions Page. You DO NOT NEED to include the graphics on
your site to be listed.
The
Best In Beading Online:
Trader's
Trinkets:
Trish's site features an impressive range of styles. More than just
trinkets-- these are works of art!
Yulia's Crystal Work:
Yulia's incredible crystal work and more! Check out this lovely array
of work.
Bonne's
Spirit Space: Bonne is a source of inspiration for one and all.
See her impressive collections!
Vampi's Creations:
Vampi is another impressive artist with range. Check her out, you
won't be sorry. Recently updated!
Celtic Creations: Just
INSPIRATIONAL. Not just Celtic, a wonderful site that will keep you
captivated.
Celia
Martin's Beadwork Site:
Really sharp site that includes some incredibly impressive bottles.
The site is well laid out and easy to navigate. Check her out!
Leah
Kramer's Free Softwear: Before you spend money on a program, check
out Leah's free and simple softwear!
Judy
Kavanagh's Moccasin Site: Simply some of the finest Moccassins
I've seen!
Serra's Beadbag Page: Nice work,
tons of patterns.
The Beaded Net:
though technically a link site, it is too extensive and helpful to
rule out. GREAT resource!
Suzanne Cooper's Homepage: Author
of several books, this page is a must see!
Aunt Molly's Bead
Street: One of the oldest and best on the net, this site is also
fun!
Kimimi's
Quill and Beadwork: If you admire Quill Work this site is quite
amazing. Check her out!
Zulu Beadwork:
I was immediately taken in by what I saw. Similar to Native American,
Zulu beadwork is worth looking at more than once and this site is
a great starting point.
Arhyonel Beadwork and Restorations:This
site is an impressive showcase of antique beaded evening bags the
webmaster has repaired. Simply lovely work!
Interweave: A central source
for weave work, including beading. One of the best for resources.
Native Tech's
Beadwork Page: Native Tech is more or less the official voice
of Indigenous art forms on line. This is their bead page. Check out
the rest while you're there!
Creations by Lauren:
Incredible bead and leatherwork. Don't miss this site.
Shala's
Beadwork Site: Some very nice work to view and some very helpful
tutorials.
Wampum Treaties-
Sacred Records: The real deal concerning wampum, with fabulous
examples of belts and more. Wonderful information!
Hillsinger
Beadschool: A must see for beaders, complete with online classes,
instructions for making your own loom, and more. Beautifully done
and very helpful!
Martha Berry: She is THE
BEST Cherokee bead artist I have ever seen. I'm humbled, I'm jealous,
and I'm happy to celebrate her here. SEE HER WORK. You'll be inspired.
This woman is, quite simply, my hero. :)
Beaded
Designs by Christina:
Christina is Martha Berry's daughter and the apple doesn't fall far
from the tree! Her work is wonderful. If you expect to see a carbon
copy of her mom's lovely creations think again, Christina's work is
quite different. This family is simply amazing-- so much talent in
one gene pool!
Beadwork
By Red Eagle:
Family gallery that has quite a bit to offer including some wonderful
barettes!
KC's
BBeadin (Kathie's Creations": Kathie has some beautiful and really
inspirational freeform and spiral beadwork on her page. I got ideas
just looking, and was frankly impressed with the sheer movement and
motion of color in her work. Check her out!
Rebekah
Hodous:
Beadwork and Collage Artist; this is a nice, clean site with some
very impressive beaded bags.
Bead Section of Craftwild:
I uploaded the page and saw a gorgeous free form magnolia looking
at me. It's not extensive at this time but had one pattern up and
some kits for purchase. Hope this one grows!
Kim Elmore: Kim's designs
are inspired by Native American work, some interesting uses of hairbone
pipes and simple strung work.
Eagle
Spirit:
This UK site has an impressive number of tutorials and displays some
excellent work. It takes patience to navigate, there is a lot to see.
There are patterns on the site (and don't we just love that???) as
well as some photographs of classes.
Suppliers
for Beaders:
General Bead's Page: Supplies,
really good bead section.
Shipwreck
Beads:
Great supplier, and they have those neat rose beads!
Native
American Craft Supplies: Indian supplier with some hard to get
items.
Wakeda
Trading Post: Another Indian supplier with some useful items.
Fire
Mountain: Fire Mountain was once my most favorite source. I have
included them here although I no longer use them. Click HERE
if you want to know WHY. They sell dynamites, my favorite bead, and
have a fantastic inventory. I thought it fair to let my visitors make
up their own minds about them.
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