• ART Jewelry – This magazine offers step-by-step instructions for wire work, metal clay and more.
• Bead & Button — Covers a wide variety of bead and button-related projects, tips and topics. Stringing and seed-bead techniques, polymer-clay techniques and other embellishment methods from around the world (and across the centuries) are described and illustrated.
• Bead Magazine – The UK's first beading magazine.
• BeadBook – South Africa's premier bead magazine!
• Beads & Beyond – This magazine offers a "modern and innovative approach" to decorating with and creating beads.
• Beads ETC... – Australia's first professionally-produced bead magazine.
• BeadStyle – A magazine featuring how-to jewelry projects in today's hottest fashions and colors.
• Bead Trends – A beautifully photographed series of idea books designed to inspire.
• Bead Unique – This magazine showcases how beads can accent every aspect of our lives.
• BeadWork – This publication offers bead projects, feature articles and "Bead Buzz."
• Belle Armoire – Showcasing one-of-a-kind, handmade fashions and wearable-art projects.
• The Crafts Report — A monthly business magazine for the crafts professional, established in 1975. Well written articles for, and by, all points of view in gallery and juried-craft-show environments. Lovely photographs of galleries, fine arts and crafts.
• Craft Supply Magazine — No website, but a strong supporter of professional craftspeople, with good articles about marketing your work and attending trade shows.
• Creative Beading (Australia) – Chock full of great project ideas.
• FaveCrafts.com – An online clearinghouse of totally free crafts projects and e-books.
• The Flow – Covers everything in the world of glass art.
• Glass Art – An art-glass magazine covering all forms of art glass for the art-glass industry.
• Glass Craftsman – Bi-monthly publication covering all aspects of glass crafting.
• Glass Patterns Quarterly – Ideas for glass projects of all kinds.
• Jewelry Artist (formerly Lapidary Journal) – The first gem and jewelry-making magazine in the world! Formerly called Lapidary Journal, it changed its name in June 2007. Too much material to describe easily. Great website, even better publication.
• Make Jewellery (UK) – Colorful, friendly how-tos.
• Making Jewellery (UK) – Projects, techniques, inspiration and expert guidance to help you make your own beautiful jewelry.
• MJSA Journal — MJSA stands for Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America. These folks also publish the print AJM (JCK) magazine, and they focus on jewelry manufacturing, from large operations to small shops.
• Ornament – The oldest international magazine covering all aspects of jewelry and beads, wearable art and costume.
• Polymer Café – Quarterly print magazine exploring the art and craft of polymer clay.
• Profitable Glass Quarterly – This magazine focuses on glass patterns from around the world.
• Simply Beads – This magazine focuses on jewelry-making techniques.
• Step By Step Beads – Another publication from Interweave Press (Jewelry Artist/Lapidary Journal is another), this magazine focuses on ideas for bead lovers who make beads and bead jewelry. (Ceasing publication, winter 2010.)
• Stringing – A magazine for beaders who love stringing beads into bracelets, necklaces, earrings and more.

• The Bead Bugle – A biweekly e-newsletter that includes new projects.
• BeadGuide.com – From the creators of The Complete Bead Resource Book, this online resource covers aspects of the bead business and bead industry.
• Ganoksin's BenchTube – Jewelry-making videos from Ganoskin's library of articles, publications, reports, and technical data on gem and jewelry-related topics.
• The Ganoksin Project – In addition to their BenchTube feature (linked above), Ganoskin offers a substantial library of articles, publications, reports, and technical data on gem and jewelry-related topics.
• Tucson Show Guide – This is the original Tucson Show Guide, a great resource for people interested in attending the plethora of Tucson gem, jewelry, mineral, fossil and bead shows.

• http://www.craftsreport.com/showfinder – The Crafts Report Show Finder allows you to search for shows nationwide by a variety of criteria. Search results provide detailed information about booth fees, expected number of attendants and more.
• http://www.smartfrogs.com/ — The Art and Craft Show Yellow Pages™ publishes fair, festival and craft-show information for states in the northeastern United States. The yellow pages is a detailed and comprehensive craft-show guide for craftspeople, artists, food vendors and re-sellers. See sample listings and subscribe on their website.
• http://www.washington-fairs-and-festivals.com — This online directory replaces the print book. Featuring chronological show listings, the site also provides how-to links and space for Washington state artists to advertise their wares and services.
• http://www.theABCdirectory.com — The ABC Art & Craft Event Directory features detailed listings for thousands of art & craft events across the country plus sources for wholesale art & craft supplies, trade shows and other professional resources.
• www.SunshineArtist.com — A monthly magazine with articles, exhibitor information and show listings for the arts and crafts event marketplace.
• www.ArtsCraftsShowBusiness.com — Arts and Crafts events in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

• Jewelry-Making Classes in the Spokane Area
• Spokane Area Attractions & Information
• Riverspeak: "To nourish and sustain Spokane-area participation in the arts..."

• PJewelry — Unique dichroic-glass cabochons and firepolished drilled pieces to finish your own creations. Provides links to unique papers and other components.
• NotJustPartz - NotJustPartz provides unique handmade components for jewelry and mixed media, face & critter beads, fractal design papers, glass cabochons, wire-wreath kits and doll kits.
• Beading Buds - You provide a place to bead, we bring the beading party to you—we bring the beading supplies, the instructors and the fun.
• Delphi Glass - Create your own dichroic and cast glass cabochons. Delphi's wide range of kits, tools, books and supplies makes it easy to incorporate custom art glass into your work.

Finished Jewelry: Some of our Customers' Websites

• www.LuannUdell.com: "Ancient stories retold in modern artifacts." Handmade jewelry, small sculpture and wall hangings by Luann Udell, inspired by prehistoric art.
• The Unicorn's Creations offers contemporary sterling silver jewelry with semi-precious stones, and handmade and vintage glass beads.
• Jody Coyote has been creating classic sterling and niobium jewelry for decades. Their website contains good information on their metals and other materials.
• Marcy's Claypen — Handcrafted FIMO® polymer-clay jewelry, ornaments, plant stakes, miniatures and more.
• PJewelry — Kiln-formed dichroic glass in a range of products including bookmarks, bracelets, business-card holders, compacts, dishes, necklaces, pendants, pill boxes and vases.
• Paula Walla Imports — Global info and gifts; free shipping in the US.
• Maple Hollow Studio — Unique, dainty and affordable handmade wire jewelry, designed and made by Annette Hally. Innovative and intricate marquetry wood giftware, handcrafted with great attention to detail by Nick Hally.
• B Beadin' (Kathie's Creations) — Free-form necklaces, charm bracelets, crystal suncatchers, eclectic watch bracelets and necklaces, always something new! Custom variations welcome.
• Uniquely Yours - Fine Polymer Clay Jewelry, Barrettes, Eggs and more by Ulrike Schafer - Gallery and showcase of work plus interesting background information.
• Eclectic Elements - Chunky Mahjongg bracelets for a great retro look. Funky, rockabilly dice jewelry and fun recycled game piece jewelry.
• SWCreations, Stephanie White - SWCreations Handcrafted Jewelry
• Lynn’s Lovelies - One-of-a-kind beaded jewelry blending gemstone properties and vintage beads. Let's design a piece together that's uniquely you.
• Amberdox Treasures - Handcrafted quality jewelry: chainmaille, beaded, wire sculpted and wire wrapped in sterling silver and gold. Custom orders accepted. Guaranteed. Exceptional service.
• Kneaded Expression - Kneaded Expressions is original, handmade beads sculpted from colorful polymer clay and crafted into simple wearable art.
• Candlicious Art - Hand-poured, high quality, all natural paraffin candles made with essential oils. In business since 1999. Made by a Milwaukee artist. Also, custom hand-painted jar candles.
• Inspiration Lane - See our beautiful hand-sawed sterling silver pins; hand-crafted sterling silver, Swarovski® pearl and crystal bracelets; birthstone bracelets, earrings and necklaces.
• Show Stopper - I make unique canine jewelry and wine glass markers using findings and hoops from Rings & Things!
• Stones on String - Handcrafted jewelry that provides "style for the body, and beauty for the soul."
• Cobweb Corner - Handcrafted, beaded jewelry, including an exclusive line of beaded gifts with original inspirational poems for teachers, mothers, nurses, friendship and more.
• Marcus Berkner Jewelry - Offers handcrafted beaded anklets and bracelets in petite to plus size lengths.
• Z Creations Jewelry - Uncommonly beautiful beaded jewelry by designer Valerie Z. Holstead, handcrafted with Swarovski crystals, turquoise, pearls, semi-precious gemstones and lampwork beads.
• Handmade Beaded Jewelry - A wide selection of beaded jewelry for casual or formal attire. Useful information about beads and gemstones.
• Grace Mary - Fine, handcrafted jewelry with a religious focus: necklaces, earrings, first communion gifts, rosary bracelets.
• Jewelry by Deneen - Handmade fashion jewelry, custom designs, one-of-a-kind pieces and more, sold exclusively at Bloomingdales and now available online at half off.
• D's Beads - Beautifully handcrafted jewelry; timeless creations to make you shine.
• JBeads Jewelry - Create your own custom jewelry! Online necklaces, bracelets, earrings, watches, rings, jewelry sets & more.
• Designer Medical I.D. Bracelets by Caseytown - Designer beaded medical I.D. bracelets that are attractive and affordable, including interchangeable styles.
• Josette's Boutique - Each piece is handmade individually from high-quality Swarovski® crystals and pearls with great attention to detail.
• Created By Gayle - Handcrafted wire-wrapped jewelry in sterling silver and gold fill.
• Lulu Jewelry Boutique - Handcrafted beaded jewelry.
• Gift Boxes By Elaine - Custom-made fabric-covered gift boxes.
• Katerina's Treasures - Wire-wrapped jewelry, Celtic jewelry and more available online. Their Fair Oaks, CA, store offers classes in wire wrapping, dichroic glassmaking, basic beading and metal clay.
• Two Moons Hye Jewelry - Handcrafted jewelry made from semi-precious gemstones, pearls, turquoise, coral and more; incorporating unique, high quality findings and charms.
• Rhea's Renderings - Handmade jewelry and gift items. All pieces are designed using quality products such as CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements, sterling silver and gemstones.
• Peggy Li Creations - Handmade jewelry as seen on TV's Private Practice, in the pages of Lucky Magazine and elsewhere!
• World of Dice - Polyhedral RPG dice jewelry and accessories including earrings, necklaces, charms, cufflinks, key chains and more. Check out our gaming-ready jewelry!
• Just A Tish - All one of a kind pieces, never duplicated. Tish McDermott works mainly with natural stones and crystals. Her designs can be seen in Bead Trends Magazine and on Beadage.net.
• Spike & Lola - Handmade resin jewelry - bracelets, necklaces, magnets.
• Whimsy Beading - Whimsy Beading specializes in high end beadweaving and jewelry for plus size customers. Our jewelry is scaled to fit larger sizes than is normally provided by jewelry sellers.
• Autumn Place Arts - Specializing in mixed-media jewelry and recycled jewelry.
• Harvest Moon Gemstones and Jewelry - We sell handcrafted gemstone jewelry, twisted/bent wire jewelry, hand-stamped metal pendants, precious metal clay pendants, rings, etc.
• Durable Goods - At Durable Goods, every day is a treasure hunt! Sweet & funky jewelry made from old buttons, recycled goods, found objects. Easy on the eyes, your pocketbook, and the planet!
• Izzy and I - Handcrafted bead crochet jewelry using semi-precious gemstone beads with gemstone pendants set in sterling silver.
• The Glass Place - Lampworked glass beads by Louise Mehaffey.
• Rings Around You - Fine beaded chainmaille jewelry.

  If you are a Rings & Things customer, and would like us to list your site, please e-mail Polly. Include your website address, your account number or business name, and a brief description of your products or website.

  Blog Partners: A blogroll of Rings & Things blogger friends
  

  • A Bead A Day: Lisa Crone's unique blog.
  • Adrienne Designs: A little bit of life, love, and artisan jewelry but mostly the Home of the Confused Muse...
  • Also Mrs. B: Beads & baubles.
  • Anne Pomeroy Dixon: Beaded things and life in the foothills of the Berkshires.
  • Armored Hearts: Custom chainmaille jewelry & wearable art.
  • Artisan Clay: Very creative, tons of beautiful photos!
  • Barbe Saint John: New jewelry from forgotten artifacts.
  • Big Girl Baubles: Mad Craft Woman seeks to document the lunacy.
  • Craft Dinner: Wendy T. Gibson is our first Canadian Blog Partner.
  • Crafty Chica Blog: Fun with Kathy Cano-Murillo!
  • Dawno's Beaded Badge Lanyards and Jewelry: Check Dawno's blog often, she's a busy blogger!
  • The Distracted Diva: Daniele's day-to-day diary!
  • D'Sign S.O.S.: The Sew Many Cards blog!
  • Earthenwood Studio Chronicles: From a busy ceramic bead studio comes Melanie Brooks' fine blog.
  • Fire & Hammers: Handmade designer silver jewellery.
  • For the Love of Beads: This blog is about beads, people who make beads, my life, my dog, my friends.
  • Gemstone & Bead Imports: Angela Bannatyne writes at Avenue A's blog.
  • Green Girl Studios: Cynthia Thornton's blog: "a metalsmith based bead and jewelry studio".
  • Heart's Desire: Quality handmade jewelry from the SF Bay area.
  • A Hot Piece of Glass: The FUN of personal adornment!
  • Humblebeads Blog: Heather Powers writes about all things beads.
  • Jewelry Making at About.com: Tammy Powley's jewelry-making section of this authoritative site.
  • Just A Tish: Tish McDermott's blog is filled with personality!
  • Katie's Beading Blog: By jewelry designer Katie Hacker.
  • Kristal Wick's Bling Blog: Pick the brain of this great author, teacher and designer.
  • La Bella Joya: keeping up with past projects, current projects, and projects that haven’t even been done yet.
  • Lampwork Diva: The blog of Cindy Gimbrone, flameworker extraordinaire.
  • Lorelei's Blog: Inside the Studio: Lorelei Eurto's ad-free blog.
  • Margot Potter, the Impatient Crafter: Never a dull moment with Madge!
  • Naughty Secretary Club: Jennifer Perkins' popular blog.
  • Silver Parrot blog: Kelly Morgan's writings rawk!
  • Strands of Beads: Melissa J. Lee blogs here.
  • The Crafty Princess Diaries: Tammy Powley's other blog.
  • Treasures Found: The blog of Tesori Trovati's Erin Prais-Hintz.

    Are you interested in being a Rings & Things Blog Partner? Learn about this fun group, and sign up, at our Blog Partners Program page.

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  Trade Associations:
  • Canadian Craft and Hobby Association (CCHA)
  • Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) – this group comprises the formerly separate Hobby Industry Association (HIA) and Association of Crafts & Creative Industries (ACCI)
  • Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers (G & LW) – this group promotes of one of the Tucson Gem & Mineral Shows
  • The National NeedleArts Association (TNNA)

  Bead and Polymer-Clay Resources:

  • Bead Resources – lists of and links to bead societies around the world, bead museums, bead-research organizations, etc.
  • Polymer Clay Guilds and other polymer-related links

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