Online Craft Supplies

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Nothing beats the thrill of finding great, inexpensive online craft supplies. However, sourcing suppliers that are both cost effective and deliver high quality products with reasonable terms of purchase can take a lot of time.

One tip I received early on was that, when you're trying to cut costs, you should never skimp on quality in places that will be noticed by your customers. I have really taken that advice to heart, so I have worked hard to find suppliers who provide not only great quality, but also cost effective solutions for my own business.

This list should save you some time when you are sourcing out resources for your own home craft business.

You will find information about online craft supplies and craft business resources throughout the site, but, of course, when you're looking for a specific resource, it's easy to forget which article you read that mentioned a resource that was of interest to you. So this list should help you to find the information you need quickly.

Please note that some types of craft suppliers are better represented here than others. I'm only posting suppliers that I have (happily) used myself, or that have been recommended by other professional craft artists. So, please be patient with me, and over time there will be a thorough list of online craft suppliers here.

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Find online craft supplies:

Art and Craft Supplies

Cheap Beading Supplies Online
My favorite resource for cheap beading supplies is the Internet. If you haven't really searched for beading supplies online, you're missing out on some wonderful suppliers who can provide a fantastic selection and great prices that often match or come very close to prices you'd pay if you bought your beading supplies from one of the major wholesalers.

Find Great Beads For Jewelry Making
You can find some pretty unique and competitively priced beads for jewelry making on eBay; it's a great source for online craft supplies. Try these tips to find great beads on eBay.

Jewelry Resin Buying Guide
You can buy jewelry resin supplies and jewelry casting supplies through several sites. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you're looking for different types of art resin.

Chinese Brush Painting Supply Sources
Chinese brush painting supply sources can be a bit tricky to find, but there are a few great online sources.

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Develop Your Creative Skills

Learn jewelry making at How-to-Make Jewelry.com
A must visit site offering free jewelry making tutorials, tips and techniques, as well as jewelry making and business related articles.

Art Made Easy
Helping you create your art! This site offers art lessons, tips, and techniques for both children and adults.

Handmade Greeting Cards at Yellow Dog Greetings
Donna at Yellow Dog Greetings makes the coolest handmade greeting cards. Check out her products at the Yellow Dog Greetings blog.

design-unique-handcrafted-jewelry.com
Save time searching endlessly for unique handcrafted jewelry design. Top jewelry designers sharing their design tips and tricks with you.

More online craft supplies and business resources to come!

 
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