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Our Favorite Resources

Loose Bead Society


What is it? Why should you find out about it?

"The Loose Bead Society of Greater Milwaukee is a fellowship of kindred spirits that began in 1999 with the purpose of sharing and promoting the creation of beautiful beadwork. Membership in the Loose Bead Society is open to anyone who is obsessed with beading...

...or wirework, lamp work, silver clay, fibers or polymer clay. We string beads and weave beads; crochet, embroider, and knit them; we follow instructions and break rules (along with a few needles). Our members range from beginners to nationally known designers and teachers.""

Loose Bead Society of Greater Milwaukee

Our Favorite Websites


  • Urban Maille ChainWorks : If you want to see fabulous chain maille designs, and get wonderful chain maille kits, and buy the best jumprings available anywhere, you have got to check it out.

  • Blue Buddha Boutique: Their slogan is: Chainmailling our world one ring at a time, and they have lots of resources to help you do it. Not only do they have metal rings in traditional gold, silver and copper, but they have lots of colored rings in a variety of materials.

  • Fire Mountain Gems : Great supplier of beads and supplies.

  • JewelryLessons.com : If you like to make and sell jewelry, this site is for you. This is a site specifically designed for jewelry makers where you will find information, share knowledge and earn money by doing so.
    Check out the article How to Take Good Photos, written by Morningprayers (Judy Menting).

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