Links to other great sites
For Porcelain Doll Suppliles see A&R Parsons Designs
WigJig - Visit the WigJig University for great ideas and free instuctions for use with the WigJig.
Ruby Tuesday Beads and Gems - I am an independent beading writer so I am also interested in finding lovely beading work to display on my blogs. It doesn't have to have won awards but work that is either intermediate or advanced level. Check out my blogs to see if you would be interested in having your work featured there. If so, email me a good photo (not too large please - shrink before sending), details of the piece (techniques and materials used, etc), your brief bio, price (if relevant), your contact details and link to your website (if required).
BEAD PATTERNS - The largest bead pattern site you will ever visit. Download patterns from designers all over the world including Deb Moffett-Hall, Sova Enterprises & many other great designers.
PAULINE DELANEY - Pauline Delaney is a glass artist who works in designing and making handblown glass and lampwork glass beads and jewellery for galleries. She also produces individual focal glass beads and bead sets for clients. Pauline also runs lampwork glass bead making classes in Melbourne, Victoria teaching up to four students how to make lampwork glass beads on a minor burner in a two day class.Pauline's work is represented in many private, corporate and public collections including The Corning Museum of Glass, New York, USA.
Silver-Maille - An Australian Business who specialise in supplies specifically for Chainmaille Jewellery. You will find the highest quality jump rings in sterling silver, 14kt filled gold and copper, all are cut with a high powered jewellery blade to ensure completely flush cut ends. The rings are then tumbled with stainless steel shot for several hours for a shiny, polished finish.
The Bead Society of Victoria, Inc was founded in 1994 by a small group of bead fanatics.
The Society aims to
- Encourage bead enthusiasts, be they experienced or new to beads.
- Offer workshops to beaders from beginners to all levels of expertise through our workshop programs.
- Promote crafts people who are creative designers of beadwork.
- Promote the exchange of information and bead suppliers' addresses among members to exchange members' knowledge of beads and beadwork.
- Encourage those people new to bead collecting to learn about the fascinating "World of Beads".
- Network with other bead enthusiasts.
- Promote historical research into beads and beadwork.
Meetings: 2nd Sunday every month except January
Where: Carnegie Library, 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie - Boyd room
When: 10am - 3.00pm.
Meetings: 1st Sunday every month except January
Where: Shearers Arms Gallery, 202 Aberdeen Street, Geelong West
When: 10am - 3.00pm.