Creative Beading

where do I find cheap beads and findings?

I recently started beading and am in need of more supplies.Does anyone know a cheap website to get beads and findings?Places like Michael’s are to expensive.Thanks

I order a lot online from places like

http://www.gemmall.com/

http://www.auntiesbeads.com/

http://www.artbeads.com

But, I wouldn’t say they’re that much cheaper once you add shipping, but, there’s a lot more variety and higher quality items.
The other thing I do is watch for sales. You just missed a good one last week when Joann’s stores had 40% off all beading supplies.
Sign up for online fliers from all the craft stores around you and check those out on a regular basis. Beading stuff is on sale frequently, you just have to catch the sales..

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