Links & Resources

www.beadandgemshow.com.au: See us at the Bead and Gem Shows in Brisbane and Sydney annually, where we will be demonstrating as well as presenting the work of our talented team!

Australian Glass Bead Makers Guild: The place to go for information about what's happening in the Beadmaking scene in Australia and New Zealand!
Beading Forum: Another great forum which includes chat, resources and links for enthusiasts of beads, beadmaking and jewellery making using beads, stones, seed beads, etc.
Mirus Beads Glass Bead Makers Forum: A great place to enter into discussion with both experienced and novice beadmakers, our own Australian based resource site!
Yahoo Glass Beadmaker's Forum

International Society of Glass Beadmakers
LampworkGlassBeads: A resource directory for beadmakers. We have hundreds of categories & thousands of links to glass bead artists, suppliers, classes, and tutorials around the world.
WetCanvas (Glass Art Forum): Fantastic for all those "how too's". American based site with lots of experienced beadmakers and glass workers to shed light on a myriad range of problems and possibilities!

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Lily Dickson: "I came across lampwork beads through eBay & fell in love with it!! I felt very passionate about lampwork beads more than any other media I've worked with, so I had a go at making them and was hooked. It felt so right, as if it's what I've been looking for all this time"
2 Cats Designs: Suzanne Booth makes some fantastic beads and bead sets - check out her site yourself! She also has freebies and regularly lists auctions with eBay
Wendy Bergamin: In Wendy's own words "The bestest most well known bead artist in the free world (and parts of Russia and outer Mongolia.) (Coming soon to China and Tiannamin Square!)" and just a little bit of a wag, I might add!

Amy Johnson: Amy's work 'pushes the boundaries' in her use of form and colour, not to mention technique. She also continues to work with Cynthia Archer Martin in developing a line of contemporary jewellery.
Andrea Guarino: I just love the sea garden series of beads which are rich in colour and tactile appeal. Andrea has awesome dot control...ah me, perhaps one day I'll get to be that accurate!
Logan, Kristina: Kristina's skill is enviable, all those uniform, beautifully placed dots and the wonderful patterns she generates are sure to inspire, not to mention the chemistry than influences some of her incredible little miniature masterpieces of lampworked glass!
Michael Barley: Micheal Barley, a former potter, is well known for his use of 'chemistry' in his one of a kind beads. His knowledge of the chemistry of glazes must surely have assisted in his journey of discovery making some amazing beads with reactive glass colours and metals.
Patricia Santana: WOW! What a great site - check out Patricia's porthole beads - must have a go some time!
Tettinger, Corinna: The author and publisher of "Passing The Flame", Corinna has some fantastic ideas and brings together many other well know bead makers in her book which is supplemented by ongoing publications of "Spotlight On…….", the subject matter of which has included Hollow Vessels, Magic Chemical Reactions in glass and much more!

Beadglass... for the Beader and the Beadmaker: Specialises in Moretti Handmade Glass Range. Supplies of Moretti Glass Rods with photos of colour range. Also Lampworking Equipment, Books, all types of beautiful Czech Glass Beads. Secure online ordering.
Hot Bead Box: Extensive range of art glass for bead making : Moretti, Vetrofond, Czech and Reichenbach. Brass bead presses: CattWalk and Zoozii. Gold, Silver leaf and foil and other bead making supplies.
Ozziebuddy: Lampwork Equipment, Tools and Supplies. Brisbane-based, ships Internationally.
Peter Minson Art Glass: "Private Tuition in Glass working. Comprehensive range of Effetre "Moretti" Glass, Burners, Regulators and Hand Tools in stock. Agent for Woodrow Bead Kiln. Supplies of Borosilicate(pyrex) glass tubing and Rod."

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Zooziis: Great presses! Amy and her Dad have teamed up to make these fantastic presses!! Eggs, Lentils, Tabs, Pillows, Kaleris, and more

A + R: How could I not have a link for this fabulous store in LA owned by my brother and his partner, Rose! Andy and Rose travel all over the world sourcing original and innovative product for their wonderful shop. A wonderful, eclectic mixture of all things 'house' and more...
Tina Cooper: Tina Cooper's HOT new website. LisaDelanoue makes starfish for inclusion in Tina's mindblowing, reef series pieces! Tina is an international glass artist working out of Yandina Hot Glass Studio on the Sunshine Coast, who is just magic to watch at work!! Tina is represented both in private collections and galleries internationally.; Nude Beach Australia; The most gorgeous sarongs and beachwear in beautiful soft cotton voile from an award winning Australian designer. Nothing better to wear when you'd like to be wearing nothing!
Wind and Water Yoga Clothing: Nothing like getting down to some serious beadmaking and getting uncomfortable - Irene's wonderful range of yoga clothing is a must for some serious comfort, whether you sit cross-legged, stand or use a saddle stool, these pants and tops have got to be the BEST clothes to make beads in!